Conor McGregor has once again found himself at the center of combat sports headlines after claiming that Terence Crawford turned down a massive $200 million offer to face him in a two-fight crossover series involving both boxing and mixed martial arts.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, McGregor alleged that a lucrative deal was presented to Crawford that would have seen the undefeated boxing superstar compete against him in both disciplines. According to McGregor, Crawford ultimately decided against pursuing the opportunity.

The former UFC champion didn’t mince words when discussing the situation.

“Maybe his son will have the fcking courage to do it.”*

While there has been no public confirmation from Crawford’s camp regarding the alleged offer, McGregor’s comments quickly sparked debate among fans about how a matchup between one of boxing’s pound-for-pound kings and one of MMA’s biggest stars would have played out.

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McGregor Set for UFC Return Against Max Holloway

Although the Crawford comments have dominated discussion online, McGregor’s attention is now turning toward his highly anticipated UFC comeback. The Irishman is officially set to face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.

The fight marks McGregor’s first appearance inside the Octagon since 2021 and serves as a rematch more than a decade in the making. The pair first met in 2013, with McGregor earning a unanimous decision victory before either fighter reached the peak of their careers.

Since then, Holloway has established himself as one of the greatest featherweights in UFC history, while McGregor became the promotion’s first simultaneous two-division champion and one of the biggest draws combat sports has ever seen.

Whether the alleged Crawford crossover fight was ever realistically on the table remains unclear, but McGregor’s ability to generate headlines remains unmatched. With a blockbuster showdown against Holloway now on the horizon, the former champion finally has the opportunity to back up the talk with a statement performance inside the cage.

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