McGregor 'accepts' date to fight Dustin Poirier in Texas

Boxing

McGregor 'accepts' date to fight Dustin Poirier in Texas

By Naveel Krishant

16/10/2020

Conor McGregor said he wants the fight place to take place at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium. [

Conor McGregor says he has accepted a date to fight American Dustin Poirier in Texas next year.

The former two-weight UFC champion, announced his retirement in June - for the third time in four years.

But he has been openly negotiating with UFC promoter Dana White about a return to the octagon and said in a tweet that the bout will be on 23 January.

McGregor said he wants the fight place to take place at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium stadium because of his relationship with owner Jerry Jones.

[Source: BBC]

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