Conor McGregor has partnered up with bookmaker 1xBet ahead of his long-awaited return to the UFC later this month.
McGregor will end a five-plus year absence from the Octagon when he takes on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on July 11 – a rematch of their 2013 bout which ‘The Notorious’ won by decision.
And ahead of his big return, the Irish superstar has signed a deal that will make him a Global Brand Ambassador for 1xBet.
“We’re proud to welcome UFC legend Conor McGregor as 1xBet Global Brand Ambassador,” read an announcement on social media. “As one of the greatest icons in combat sports prepares for his long-awaited comeback, we’re excited to begin this new chapter together.”
McGregor was at the peak of his career in the summer of 2017 when he crossed over into boxing for a huge showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr, but since then he has struggled to reach those same heights that made him a household name.
He lost to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in his return to the UFC in late 2018, but rebounded in early 2020 when he took just 40 seconds to knock out Donald Cerrone.
That remains his most recent victory though – he lost back-to-back fights with Dustin Poirier in 2021, with the second of those bouts ending when the Irishman sustained a broken leg in the very first round.
McGregor and 1xBet will be hoping that his return to the Octagon on July 11 ends in glory, and you can now bet on the contest with the bookmaker.
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