Michael Chandler has confirmed that issues are transferring forward together with his long-awaited Conor McGregor combat.
Chandler has been caught in limbo for a yr and a half ready for the McGregor match-up to lastly come collectively. There have been some followers who felt he was losing his time ready for an opponent who might by no means combat once more, however his persistence has apparently paid off. In a brand new interview with TMZ Sports activities, “Iron Mike” mentioned the bout is a go.
“I’ve received the official announcement,” Chandler mentioned. “It’s occurring this summer time. I can’t let you know the precise date, but it surely’s occurring this summer time, sure!”
Chandler is in, McGregor is in. Now we simply have to attend for the UFC to come back out and make sure the information. Excuse us for being suspicious, however “The Infamous” had beforehand introduced a June twenty ninth date in an try to strain the UFC into rushing up their reserving course of. UFC CEO Dana White ultimately denied that was occurring, after which received actual wishy-washy on Conor’s return normally.
Till the promotion pronounces one thing, we’re staying a bit skeptical. So is TMZ Sports activities. They probed Chandler on whether or not a date was given and contract signed. What was the official standing of the McGregor vs. Chandler combat?
“The official standing is we now have an settlement,” he mentioned. “We’re preventing this summer time. We’ll let the courtroom of public opinion speculate on a date, but it surely’s positively this summer time. We’re providing you with a window we’re going to be preventing in.”
So there you will have it, Maniacs. Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor, coming to you someday this summer time.