DANA WHITE has issued a definitive statement on the identity of Conor McGregor's comeback opponent. The Irishman was left in limbo last week when it was sensationally announced that rival Michael Chandler has moved on from their long-overdue showdown. 4 Conor McGregor's comeback clash against Michael Chandler collapsed this week Credit: GETTY 4 Chandler opted to move on from their clash to rematch former champ Charles Oliveira Credit: GETTY 4 The identity of McGregor's comeback opponent is now a mystery Credit: Getty 4 Dana White has revealed the promotion won't make a decision on McGregor's next opponent until he's ready to come back Credit: GETTY McGregor's fighting future is now in major doubt following the cancellation of his comeback clash with Chandler, who has opted to rematch former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in November.
The opponent for the rescheduled Return of the Mac is now a real mystery, which White insists won't be solved until the promotion's poster boy's return date is finalised. When asked if the winner of Oliveira vs Chandler will determine McGregor's next opponent, White said: “It’s going to [be] determined when Conor comes back, who the opponent is. “Whenever Conor is ready and he comes back.
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