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The UFC star is preparing for his comeback fight against Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor is not only focused on his return to the UFC, but he's also taking the time to train his six-year-old son, Conor Jr. McGregor, who is currently in a grueling training camp for his highly-anticipated fight against Michael Chandler, recently brought his son to the Crumlin Boxing Gym to put him through his paces.
Conor Jr Shows Surprisingly Good Technique
During the training session, Conor Jr was seen hitting the punch shield with all his might and avoiding precision foam sticks. The young McGregor, sporting his own custom-made gloves, displayed impressive technique while his father held the pad.
Future Champ in the Making
The proud father shared pictures of their training session on Instagram, where he has a whopping 47 million followers. Fans were quick to comment, with many predicting a bright future for Conor Jr in combat sports. McGregor's teammate, UFC welterweight Ian Garry, described the photos as "amazing" and "everything."
Conor Jr Won't Be Forced to Fight
Although McGregor's son won't be pressured to fight for a living like his father, the UFC star plans to teach him all aspects of mixed martial arts. McGregor believes that Conor Jr has the potential to be a skilled fighter, citing his impressive power and kicks.
McGregor's UFC Return
It has been two years since McGregor last stepped into the octagon due to a foot injury sustained during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. The UFC had initially hoped to have McGregor headline their final pay-per-view card of the year in December. However, UFC president Dana White recently revealed that McGregor's return will likely be early next year.
