Khamzat Chimaev calls for boxing match with Conor McGregor: ‘Better money than Sean Strickland’
Khamzat Chimaev expressed interest in a boxing match against Conor McGregor following his upcoming UFC 328 bout with Sean Strickland, citing financial incentives as a primary motivation. He emphasized his focus on earning money and suggested the fight could happen under a Zuffa Boxing arrangement while remaining committed to the UFC. Chimaev praised McGregor's boxing skills and indicated he is training for both MMA and potential boxing opportunities.
- ▪Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to fight Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey.
- ▪Chimaev proposed a boxing match with Conor McGregor, suggesting it would be more lucrative than fighting Strickland.
- ▪He stated he would remain a UFC fighter but is open to a boxing match under a Zuffa Boxing framework.
- ▪Chimaev emphasized his motivation by financial gain, saying 'How you can’t love the millions?'
- ▪He acknowledged McGregor as one of the best boxers in the UFC and expressed interest in testing himself against him.
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