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McGregor was unceremoniously kicked out of the UFC. Finally got what he deserved!
The Irishman didn’t care about the rules. And he remained without fighting for a year and a half.
All. It seems even the UFC is tired of Conor McGregor. The 37-year-old Irishman, a former two-division champion, was suspended for 18 months for violating anti-doping policy. Formally, for three missed tests. In fact, for the fact that Conor continues to play by his own rules and believe that he can do anything.
How Conor “forgot” about the tests
The anti-doping organization Combat Sports Anti-Doping reported that McGregor failed to notify the organization of his whereabouts three times in 2024; samples were scheduled to be taken on June 13, September 19 and 20. But the inspectors were unable to take biomaterial from him. And three missed tests is an automatic violation of anti-doping rules.
Conor faced a two-year ban, but the sentence was reduced to 18 months for “full cooperation and acceptance of responsibility.” The countdown of the punishment began on September 20, 2024, and he will be able to return to the Octagon no earlier than March 20, 2026.
Fight in the White House and other crazy ideas
Before the disqualification, McGregor managed to state that he plans to fight Michael Chandler right in the White House. Yes, a UFC event on the South Lawn sounds like just another Conor fantasy, but that fight is planned for June 2026.
The last time he fought was back in July 2021, when he lost to Dustin Poirier and broke his leg during the fight. Since then – endless conversations, posts on social networks, business projects, an alcohol brand and rare workouts. Conor’s record is 22 wins, six losses. The last victory dates back to January 2020.
Despite the disqualification, McGregor does not lose optimism and does not seem to know where to go next.
“There are people who want me to fight with my bare fists.” I know the UFC is coming up with a new contract for me or something like that. I don’t know yet what will happen. Let’s see. “I miss martial arts and I’m looking forward to what tomorrow will bring,” McGregor was quoted as saying by MMAJunkie.
You can talk as much as you like about “lawlessness” and “violations”, but the essence is the same: Conor remains Conor. He does not fit into the framework – neither sporting nor human. And while other fighters worry about ratings, contracts and tests, McGregor lives according to his own calendar.
He can disappear for three years, then announce a fight in the White House and again collect millions of views. The UFC seems to be really tired of putting up with him. And he just doesn’t care about the rules and waits for the end of the disqualification period.
Source: Sportbox
Legendary British boxer Lennox Lewis He expressed his opinion that Anthony Joshua is ready for a possible fight with Tyson Fury. The former absolute world champion believes Joshua should have another interim fight before such a mega fight.
“Did Joshua show off enough to beat Fury? With a performance like that, no. It won’t work against Tyson. But at least he got into a rhythm. This was his first fight with a new team, he’s still getting used to Usyk and his team,” Lewis explained.
A big boxing show took place in Miami, USA, on the night of December 19-20, 2025. In the main fight, American entertainer Jake Paul and former world champion Anthony Joshua entered the ring. The fight ended in the sixth round – AJ brutally knocked out his opponent.
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.
Eddie Hearnsupporter Anthony JoshuaHe shared the British boxer’s plans for the near future.
“We are acting according to Turki Al El-Sheikh’s strategy. Joshua plans to fight in February or March and then hopefully fight Tyson Fury.”
The next fight was originally scheduled for February 14, but with the date only seven weeks away, it is important to evaluate Anthony’s fitness. Hearn explained that there are actually seven weeks left now: “The fight could be moved to mid or late March if necessary.”
“Rico Verhoeven? This name has been mentioned a few times before. We are considering various options. We need a fight that will prepare us to face Tyson Fury and the way he fights. There are enough offers right now,” Hearn added.
Let us remind you that Joshua previously won by knocking out Jake Paul in the sixth round.
Additionally, Verhoeven had previously officially vacated the Glory heavyweight championship belt.
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.
british boxer Derek Chisora He shared his assessment of the knockout that ended Anthony Joshua’s fight against Jake Paul.
“This should have happened a long time ago. Joshua did what he had to do. Forget everything else. I was among those who said that if the fight dragged on there would be questions. But the ring was too big. Jake didn’t want to fight – he tried to fight. Joshua said everything right: I’m going to suck your strength and then I’m going to knock you out… He broke his jaw,” Chisora said.
A big boxing show took place in Miami, USA, on the night of December 19-20, 2025. In the main fight, American entertainer Jake Paul and former world champion Anthony Joshua entered the ring. The fight ended in the sixth round – AJ brutally knocked out his opponent.
Source: Sport UA
I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.
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