During Sunday’s press conference officially anouncing the BKFC Italy fight card, BKFC part owner Conor McGregor was asked if he will fight bare knuckle.
McGregor didn’t mince any words when responding to the journalist.
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“Yes, the warrior spirt burns inside me strongly. For sure,” said McGregor.
“If you think I’m up here giving speeches and leading these men into battle, and I won’t step in there myself, think again.”
“For sure, Conor McGregor will fight in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Mark my words.”
Conor McGregor Wants to Fight for BKFC Title
McGregor was then asked who he’d like to fight in BKFC.
“I’d like a world title in this company. I would wish to be the bare knuckle world champion. That is a significant belt to hold in your career,” he said.
“Nobody from boxing to mixed martial arts, can speak nothing bad on a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship world champion. So for sure, I’d be coming in looking for the world title.”
McGregor mentioned Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens as possible opponents. Both are fellow UFC vets and would be big fights financially. Neither holds a divison title, and McGregor mentioned fighting for the 155 or 165 lb BKFC belts.
“There are many belts, showcase belts. You could say. Mike Perry You could say Jeremy Stephens. You could say a rematch with Eddie Alvarez. You could say many matches,” McGregor said.
“But the lightweight title, welterweight. I am open. We will see when it comes.”
