Conor McGregor says he wants in on the UFC event planned at the White House, and he set a high price for his participation.
McGregor, who hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier, posted Thursday on X that he’d appear on the card for “$100 million to fight at the White House along with 100 US‘Golden Visas’ for myself and family and friends.” He added, “I look very forward to entertaining the fighting world once again. A pleasure I never take for granted!“
UFC confirmed in July that it’s working with the White House on a future show. President Donald Trump publicly floated July 4, 2026, as a target date tied to the nation’s 250th birthday. No matchups are finalized.
McGregor has repeatedly linked a potential return to a bout with Michael Chandler. The two were set to meet at UFC 303 last year before McGregor withdrew with a broken pinky toe. That pairing has not been announced for the White House event, though McGregor said Chandler would be his opponent during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” last week.
The former two-division champion re-entered the UFC drug-testing program over the summer as a step toward a comeback. He has not competed in more than four years.
McGregor’s financial ask would rank among the largest disclosed payouts for a UFC-related appearance. He previously reported earning nine figures for his 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
His request for “Golden Visas” references a program the Trump administration announced Sept. 19 that offers a fast-tracked immigration process tied to a $1 million gift to the Commerce Department.
UFC has said only that planning for the White House card is ongoing. McGregor’s involvement, an opponent, weight class and date remain to be determined.
Conor McGregor names his price for UFC White House fight
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Saudi boxing’s inaugural ‘Kingdom’s Belt’ Championship crowns winners in Riyadh
- Record participation of 246 fighters highlights growing momentum of boxing across the Kingdom
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Boxing Federation staged its inaugural “Kingdom’s Belt” Championship in Riyadh this week, with champions crowned on Saturday after four days of competition.
Held at the Mike Tyson Club in Boulevard City, the tournament featured 246 male and female fighters representing 46 clubs from across the Kingdom — the largest turnout for a domestic boxing championship organized by the federation.
Athletes qualified through regional tournaments, setting up national-level competition across multiple weight divisions in both men’s and women’s categories.
The championship formed part of the federation’s official calendar and was run under technical and administrative supervision, with bouts conducted in line with approved regulations and officiating standards.
Fighters progressed through preliminary rounds and semifinals before Saturday’s finals, where winners received the Kingdom’s belts during the closing ceremony.
The event showcased competitive matchups across divisions and highlighted the continued growth of organized boxing in Saudi Arabia.
Federation officials said the tournament represents an important addition to the domestic calendar, offering athletes a structured pathway to compete nationally while supporting efforts to develop the sport across the Kingdom.
