California State Athletic Commission officials came out today and confirmed that UFC champ Conor McGregor has applied for – and successfully been issued – his license to box in the state…
So, then? Why? Will he be looking to take on Floyd Mayweather? Someone else? Is it a prank? A way of getting more money out of the UFC? Who knows… The man is a law unto himself.
He’s taking a break from the UFC at the moment to be a father to his new kid and has even had to vacate his lightweight belt. So what is this all about…?!
The original source? An ESPN writer on Twitter:
Per source, Conor McGregor has filed for and received a boxing license in California.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 1, 2016
But what is he like as a boxer? Here’s him sparring just with his hands:
