Conor McGregor passed on comeback fight to focus on Ireland presidential run: ‘I’m happy with what I’ve done’

Conor McGregor | Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images

Conor McGregor’s latest comeback delay was of his own doing.

It’s closing in on four years since fight fans last saw McGregor competing on a combat sports stage, with his most recent outing at UFC 264 in July 2021 ending with a broken leg and a second loss to rival Dustin Poirier. Fast forward to now, and McGregor is still waiting to book his next fight, while also juggling his responsibilities as part-owner of BKFC and, apparently...