{
  "id": 7255873,
  "title": "“I Don’t Think He Has Any Chance” – Islam Makhachev Willing to Box Conor McGregor Regardless of Payday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/i-dont-think-he-has-any-chance-islam-makhachev-willing-to-box-conor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/don-t-think-chance-islam-060046507.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islam Makhachev recently defended his welterweight title against Ian Garry at UFC 330, collecting his 17th consecutive win. However, the champion admitted that he sustained significant damage during the fight. He subsequently underwent multiple MRI scans and is anticipated to concentrate on addressing lingering spinal issues. With opponents like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales ready to challenge him in the future, Makhachev undoubtedly faces numerous obstacles upon his return. Yet, in an unexpected development, he revealed a potential boxing match against Conor McGregor could be one of his biggest challenges outside the Octagon. This proposition was proposed by Turki Alalshikh, who even engaged McGregor on a video call during their recent Zuffa 9 boxing event in August. Makhachev expressed confidence in his striking abilities and declared that he would accept the fight regardless of the purse, stating, \"Honestly, regardless of the purse I'd box [Conor].\"",
  "summary": "Islam Makhachev sees Conor McGregor as a one-round threat after recent injuries woes and would box him for any payday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Islam Makhachev Open to Boxing Conor McGregor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/islam-makhachev-open-to-boxing-conor-mcgregor",
        "published": "2026-09-14T05:51:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}