MMA
Conor McGregor claims Terence Crawford turned down $200 million offer for megafights
Zayas vs. Ennis: Watch only on DAZN PPV - June 27
Could we have really ever seen Conor McGregor vs. Terence Crawford? If you believe McGregor, then the answer would be yes.
During a surprise appearance on Tuesday's edition of The Ariel Helwani Show, McGregor said a two-fight, $200 million deal was on the table to face the former three-weight undisputed champion, first in an MMA fight, then the second inside the boxing ring a couple of years ago. But the first simultaneous two-belt UFC champion said Crawford turned down the His Excellency Turki Alalshikh-led offer.
"I got on the phone, 'What's the craic, Terence? It's the Mac Daddy. I got [Turki] here," McGregor told Helwani what he said to Crawford. "We've got a big deal for you. It's hundreds of millions, $200 million to be exact. Mixed martial arts against me, and a boxing one against you."
McGregor then revealed what Crawford's reasoning was in turning down the alleged lucrative offer.
"I don't want to be kicked by you. No way," McGregor said. "Whatever, that's fine. I don't know how as a man, or as a combatant, you couldn't want to test yourself."
Crawford does have experience in wrestling as he competed back in his high school days in Omaha, NE. His son, Terence Jr., recently won the Nebraska state wrestling title. "Bud" retired from the ring in September after dominating Canelo Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion.
McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years after suffering a gruesome broken leg in 2021 in the main event of UFC 329 against Max Holloway live on DAZN PPV (in select territories).
Zayas vs. Ennis - watch only on DAZN
Xander Zayas defends his WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis on Saturday, June 27, exclusively live on DAZN. Buy as a one-off PPV or included, along with Joshua vs. Prenga (July 25) and Canelo vs. M'billi (Sept 12) PPVs, with a DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription.
