Khamzat Chimaev responds to Conor McGregor, open to boxing match

Khamzat Chimaev has responded to recent comments from Conor McGregor, expressing his willingness to fight the Irishman in either MMA or boxing. Chimaev stated that he has already spoken with Zuffa Boxing representatives about the possibility. The Chechen-born fighter emphasized that people underestimate his boxing skills because he primarily uses wrestling in MMA. He claims that if he transitions to boxing, he will showcase his striking abilities. Chimaev dismissed concerns about the ruleset, saying he is ready to compete under any format. The callout adds another potential high-profile fight to the ongoing narrative between the two fighters.