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Vasyl Lomachenko discusses Conor McGregor as next opponent after Anthony Crolla fight

Vasyl Lomachenko has opened the door to a stunning fight against Conor McGregor .

The Ukrainian lightweight champion puts his WBA and WBO titles on the line against Anthony Crolla in New York this weekend.

He is the overwhelming favourite for the fight and has already set his sights on his next opponent.

And Lomachenko sees no reason why it can't be McGregor - although he suggests the UFC superstar would stand no chance.

“Conor McGregor, he’s a showman, he’s not athlete, he’s making money," he told TMZ.

Vasyl Lomachenko (Action Images via Reuters)

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“He’d be a huge boxer in an amateur career, amateur boxing, three - two minute rounds.

“But in professional boxing - no - I can beat him in boxing, easy.

"I enjoy this fight, I will go school this guy. No problem."

McGregor made a switch to boxing in August 2017 when he took on Floyd Mayweather, losing in 10 rounds.

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His next step is unclear after announcing his retirement recently, although it has since been suggested that decision has been reversed.

McGregor's last fight came in the defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229.

The post-fight brawl saw the Irishman handed a six-month suspension, although that ban is set to come to an end in the next two weeks.

Conor McGregor before the fight (X00642)

Meanwhile, Lomachenko has promised to put on a show when he takes on British boxer Crolla.

He has very big experience, he has very good defence. For me, I just need to show my best style and 'Style Loma', that's it," he told Sky Sports.

"For me, I always focus very seriously for all my opponents, so he's very dangerous, so I'm focusing."

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