MANILA, Philippines—Boxing legend George Foreman believes Conor McGregor is a better fit now in boxing than in mixed martial arts, saying the UFC superstar can also beat one of the sport’s all-time best.
Talking to Daily Star, Foreman gave McGregor a viable shot in the Sweet Science and he even sees the Irishman defeating eight-division World champion Manny Pacquiao.
“It’s hard for McGregor to accept it but he’s a better puncher than he is in MMA,” said Foreman. “I’d rather see him in boxing matches now. I think if he has a fight with Pacquiao he can actually beat him—good rules, over 10 rounds, McGregor can beat him.”
McGregor, who once held the UFC featherweight and lightweigh…
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