Conor McGregor claims Terence Crawford declined $200 million fight offer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Conor McGregor has alleged that Terence Crawford turned down a $200 million fight offer. This claim emerged after McGregor defended UFC fighter Ilia Topuria against Crawford's mockery. Crawford, who retired from boxing last year, reportedly declined a proposed two-fight deal involving both MMA and boxing, expressing fear of competing against McGregor. While McGregor is scheduled to return to MMA at UFC 329 against Max Holloway next month, Crawford remains on the sidelines after achieving a spotless 42-0 record in his boxing career.
- •McGregor made the claim during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.
- •Crawford retired from boxing last year after a 42-0 record.
- •McGregor is set to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
- •The alleged fight deal included mixed martial arts followed by boxing.
- •Crawford reportedly declined the offer due to fear of being kicked.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor says Terence Crawford turned down $200 million fight offer against him
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor says Terence Crawford turned down massive $200 million fight offer against him
"McGregor and Crawford had a chance to put on one of combat's biggest spectacles, if the UFC star is to be believed.
"McGregor and Crawford had a chance to put on one of combat's biggest spectacles, if the UFC star is to be believed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:44 AMConor McGregor says Terence Crawford turned down $200 million fight offer against him
McGregor and Crawford had a chance to put on one of combat's biggest spectacles, if the UFC star is to be believed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:44 AMConor McGregor says Terence Crawford turned down massive $200 million fight offer against him
McGregor and Crawford had a chance to put on one of combat's biggest spectacles, if the UFC star is to be believed.
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