‘I am Still in Recovery’- Conor McGregor Reveals a Possible Timeline for His Return in a Charity Boxing Match

Conor McGregor suffered a gruesome leg break at UFC 264 and lost the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. McGregor, who has undergone surgery, is going through the rehab process. Fans and experts believe they won’t see him back in action in 2021.

However, the former two-division champion is eyeing a return in late 2021, albeit for a charity wheelchair boxing event. Many have suggested he will take part in such an event in September. But McGregor doesn’t believe the timeline is right for him. Although he is down to participate in such an event, a later date will be more suitable for the Irish superstar.

“Guys, the September date is too early for me. I am still in recovery. My docs/physical therapy team out here advice me to stay. I reckon late October at earliest. But maybe November/December too. It is hard to say at this time a concrete date. But I’m in! Wait for me please!” McGregor wrote.

Recently, reports surfaced online that McGregor will be back in action at the end of September and will take on comedian Al Foran in a wheelchair boxing match. However, his team informed the world that those reports aren’t quite true as the former champ-champ is still under-recovery.

As McGregor supports the Irish wheelchair association and is supportive of their cause, he is willing to do a charity event. Also, it can cleanse his reputation a bit as he has been at the center of harsh criticism for his antics after UFC 264.

When will Conor McGregor return to the UFC Octagon?

One shouldn’t expect McGregor to be back in action before 2022. He suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the sport. It takes fighters a very long time to recover from leg breaks (as seen with Anderson Silva). So his case shouldn’t be any different as well.

Also, fans expect him to fight Dustin Poirier once again when he eventually makes his return. But no timeline for that has been given yet. There are possibilities of other fights taking place there as well. However, as of now, McGregor’s exhibition and professional returns remain shrouded in mystery.

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