 testing pool. Speaking to MMA Junkie about the situation, Attar said: "One of the things everybody forgets is that Conor was one of the most tested athletes when he was competing, and we're going about things the right way. "We're in active discussions with the UFC, we've spoken to USADA, and we're going to do things the right way. "That's all I'm going to say about that. "The thing about Conor McGregor is, people will speculate and stories run wild that are nine times out of 10 very inaccurate and false, so that's all I'll say about that. "But certainly, he's looking for a comeback in 2024." Chandler, 37, has not fought since losing to Poirier at Madison Square Garden in a November bloodbath last year. 4 Michael Chandler has been out of action since his brutal bout with Dustin Poirier last November Credit: Getty Should McGregor not be able to fight until 2024, the American will have been forced to sit out for more than a year while waiting for the lucrative bout. Despite Chandler's patience, Attar has admitted that McGregor could fight somebody else. He added: "He always could look elsewhere. Everybody's always doubting him in different ways and criticising him, and being critical. "But ultimately, they'll see when he steps into){kind=link}
CONOR MCGREGOR’S manager Audie Attar has admitted that the Notorious’ UFC return will likely have to wait until 2024.
The Irishman has been out of action since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.
McGregor, 35, is expected to fight Michael Chandler – having coached against the American in The Ultimate Fighter earlier this year.
A date has not yet been booked, with the former two-weight champion yet to re-enter the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing pool.
Speaking to MMA Junkie about the situation, Attar said: “One of the things everybody forgets is that Conor was one of the most tested athletes when he was competing, and we’re going about things the right way.