Paddy Pimblett and Conor McGregor have both said | Boxing News

UFC rising star Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett is setting his sights high and eyeing a blockbuster battle with none different than Conor McGregor.

The Liverpudlian sensation has shared his ambitions of clashing with the previous two-division UFC champion, saying that a conquer Michael Chandler might pave the way in which to the long-lasting octagon encounter. Paddy is gearing up for an explosive co-main occasion towards former Bellator standout Chandler at UFC 314 in Miami, scheduled for April 12. This thrilling battle takes place on an already electric pay-per-view headlined by Alexander Volkanovski versus Diego Lopes for the featherweight title.

With a flawless UFC document of 6-0, Pimblett not too long ago notched probably the most vital victory of his profession at UFC 304, securing a submission win towards King Green within the opening spherical. Meanwhile, Chandler is bouncing back from a loss to Charles Oliveira final November, after a two-year hiatus fueled by aspirations to sq. off with McGregor, which in the end fell by due to the Irishman’s harm withdrawal from UFC 303.

Both warriors are envisioning the match-up with McGregor as their prize for victory, with Pimblett remarking on the potential conflict: “Sounds very tasty,” and confidently including: “A lot of people have said this to me already. ‘Beat Chandler, take the McGregor fight.’ Obviously, it’s the biggest fight in the sport, the biggest fight we’ve ever seen.”

McGregor has been out of motion since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in 2021 however is rumoured to be eyeing a dramatic comeback this 12 months. Despite being referred to as out by quite a few fighters, McGregor appears to be exploring alternatives past the UFC, displaying curiosity within the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

At a latest BKFC occasion in Italy, McGregor declared: “Yes. Yes. The warrior spirit burns strong inside me. For sure. If you think I’m up here giving these speeches and leading these men into battle and I won’t step in there myself, think again. For sure. Conor McGregor will fight in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – mark my words.”

He expressed his ambition within the BKFC, stating: “I’d like a world title in this company. I would wish to be the Bare Knuckle world champion. That is a significant belt to hold in your career. Nobody from boxing to mixed martial arts can speak nothing bad on a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship world champion. So for sure, I’d be coming in looking for the world title.”

McGregor additionally hinted at potential matchups, saying: “There are many bouts, showcase bouts you could say, Mike Perry. You could say Jeremy Stephens. You could say a rematch against Eddie Alvarez. You could say many matches. But the lightweight title, who is the champion right now, lightweight or welterweight? Let’s see. I’m open. We’ll see when it comes.”