George Foreman suggests Conor McGregor's future: 'I'd rather see him boxing now'

C.McGregor can compete in boxing again. Photo/Reproduction: Instagram

Boxing's heavyweight (up to 90,7 kg) legend, George Foreman, gave his opinion on the future of Conor McGregor. According to him, it is the ideal time for the Irishman to leave MMA and permanently join the noble art. Furthermore, the former boxer also analyzed a possible confrontation between the 'Notório' and Manny Pacquiao.

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“It is difficult for Conor McGregor accept, but he's better at boxing than MMA. I'd rather see him in boxing matches now. I think if he fights Pacquiao, he can beat him. He is adjusted to boxing and will not fight well if he continues in MMA”, stated George Foreman in an interview with the website 'Daily Star'.

the duel between Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao, however, may take some time to happen. Although the Irishman has already revealed his interest in facing the boxer, he could do the trilogy against Dustin poirier shortly. Already 'PacMan' negotiates an exhibition fight against Ryan Garcia.

At 32, Conor McGregor He only had one professional boxing fight, against Floyd Mayweather, in August 2017. On that occasion, he was knocked out in the tenth round. Since then, the 'Notório' sees a good possibility of returning to the noble art in the future.