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The Latest Breaking News from Conor McGregor

Terence Crawford brutally responds to Ilia Topuria callout

Boxing’s pound-for-pound champion Crawford had no truck for UFC star Topuria’s claims

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor pulls out of Ireland’s presidential race

Former mixed martial arts fighter had vowed to curb immigration to shore up ‘Irish culture’ and give power ‘back to the people’

The Guardian - UK

Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential election bid due to ‘straitjacket’ rules

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The Independent UK

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Conor McGregor withdraws bid to contest Ireland’s presidential election

The former MMA fighter had been due to make pitches to two Irish councils on Monday in a bid to get onto the ballot paper.

Evening Standard

Eddie Hearn scoffs at Dana White’s claim about Canelo vs Crawford and ‘boxing’s biggest fights’

White is promoting Canelo vs Crawford on Saturday, but a recent claim by the UFC president has irked his fellow promoter

The Independent UK

Canelo vs Crawford and the biggest fights of the 21st century

Terence Crawford is about to face Canelo Alvarez in the latest megafight to play out in the boxing ring

The Independent UK

UFC president addresses crowd numbers for White House fight event and ‘sniper’ factor

The UFC is working on hosting an event at the White House in 2026, with US president Donald Trump a friend of White and a fan of the fight promotion

The Independent UK

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Former martial arts star Conor McGregor unveils business link with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

Euronews

Melania Trump is right that the robots are here – but she’s wrong on how to handle it

The first lady wants to help children use AI. Perhaps instead she should ask her husband to stop gutting public education

The Guardian - US

Man accused alongside Conor McGregor in rape case sues complainant

Lawrence is seeking damages against Ms Hand over ‘abuse of process’ after being subjected to ‘horrendous’ litigation

The Independent UK

McGregor co-defendant James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand in Dublin court

A legal firm said Mr Lawrence was seeking damages against Ms Hand over ‘abuse of process’ after her legal action against him.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump mutiny sends Elon Musk in arms of another presidential candidate – this one is liable for sexual assault as well

He just backed the most unlikely presidential candidate ever.

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Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather rules: Everything we know about exhibition fight

The two boxing legends have suggested they are meeting in an exhibition bout in 2026

The Independent UK

Drug gang boss jailed for six years after extradition from Morocco

Conor McGregor, 32, was head of an organised crime group that made ‘significant’ amounts of money selling drugs over a three-year period.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

UFC president Dana White shares major breakthrough on White House event: ‘We got it done’

US president Donald Trump, a friend of White and a UFC fan, recently expressed his desire to host a fight event in 2026

The Independent UK

Dana White reveals bizarre UFC challenge posed by White House

The UFC is set to collaborate with the White House for an Independence Day event in 2026, with a host of fighters, such as Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, desperate to feature

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi has argued with ethics staff so she can keep a FIFA soccer ball and cigars from Conor McGregor: report

Bondi argued her presence in Trump’s World Cup suite was necessary in case president needed a briefing on the fly

The Independent UK

White House UFC cage fight will take place on the South Lawn, Dana White says

‘All I care about is the Octagon on the lawn and the fight happening with the backdrop being the White House and the Washington Monument,’ UFC CEO says

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The Independent UK

Minister claims Conor McGregor ‘not fit’ to be president

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Conor McGregor ‘not fit to be president of Ireland’, minister says

The MMA fighter last month lost an appeal over a civil rape case in which a woman alleged she was attacked by McGregor in a Dublin hotel

Evening Standard

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

The Independent UK

Who is Nakisa Bidarian? Meet the man behind Jake Paul and a career that has changed boxing

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: From a warring Iran to Wall Street, from the UFC to Most Valuable Promotions with Paul and boxing icon Amanda Serrano. One of the most enigmatic figures in combat sports talks Alex Pattle through his journey

The Independent UK

Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena fight date ‘leaked’ by Khabib Nurmagomedov

Makhachev gave up the UFC lightweight belt to pursue the welterweight title, held by ‘JDM’

The Independent UK

Khabib Nurmagomedov makes ‘beautiful’ claim over rival Conor McGregor’s personal life

Arguably the bitterest rivalry in UFC history ended with the Russian submitting McGregor in 2018

The Independent UK

UFC icon Dustin Poirier confirms new career post-retirement

Poirier hung up the gloves after losing to Max Holloway at UFC 318

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