In a candid moment during the BKFC press conference, Conor McGregor disclosed that he was recently offered to headline a card at Alcatraz – and promptly turned it down.
“There was an opportunity or a deal to fight in Alcatraz,”
McGregor revealed.
“I believe it was for an event in June, and they came to me, but it wasn’t my worth.”
The statement is quintessential McGregor – a blend of confidence, selectiveness, and an unwavering belief in his own value. He elaborated on his reasoning, stating,
“As a fighter, we’ve got to know our worth.”
McGregor backed up his claim with an impressive track record.
“I hold every pay-per-view record in the book. I hold every gate record in the book,”
he declared. These aren’t mere boasts – they’re a testament to his unprecedented draw in combat sports.
Looking ahead, McGregor is positioning his potential comeback as something monumental.
“My comeback will be slated as the greatest comeback or the biggest, most anticipated comeback of all time,”
he proclaimed. This means any fight he chooses must meet his exceptionally high standards.
Currently, McGregor revealed he has two fights remaining on his contract and is in ongoing negotiations. However, his focus seems divided between fighting and potential political endeavors in Ireland.
“Greatness does not rush,”
he emphasized, suggesting that his return to the ring or cage will be carefully strategized. The Alcatraz offer, it seems, didn’t meet the bar he’s set for himself.
For fans eagerly awaiting McGregor‘s return, his message is clear: patience is key, and when he does return, it will be on his terms, at a value that matches his legendary status.
