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Khamzat Chimaev responds to Conor McGregor, open to boxing match

May 7, 2026, 2:11 PM
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Khamzat Chimaev has responded to recent comments from Conor McGregor, expressing willingness to fight him in boxing or MMA. Chimaev stated he has already spoken to people at Zuffa Boxing about a potential matchup. He emphasized that while people view him primarily as a wrestler, he has strong boxing skills that he simply doesn't need to rely on in MMA fights. Chimaev challenged the perception that he can only grapple, saying he would showcase his boxing ability if he competed in a pure boxing match. The post does not indicate whether any formal negotiations are taking place.

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