The keys to Conor McGregor's return: not a drop of alcohol in four months

The Irish will see them this Saturday against Cerrone in Las Vegas

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Conor McGregor returns. The mixed martial arts star, who announced its withdrawal 15 months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov, this Saturday begins his reconquest. The rival, the experienced Donald Cerrone, in a fight that will be held in Las Vegas amid great expectations.

McGregor says it has changed. At a pre-fight press conference at the T-Mobile Arena, the 31-year-old Irishman appeared calm, confident and respectful to his opponent. No trace of his usual trash talking. “It's hard not to respect Donald”, I pronounce on the 36-year-old American, who fights in his fight number 50 (36 wins, 13 losses) and has the record number of knockouts (20) in the UFC.

Although 'Cowboy' Cerrone, however, seems to be in decline. Last year I closed it with two losses, against Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje. “He's a good guy, a good fighter,” praised McGregor, who said his advantage is “speed.” “I am well prepared, there is no one who can touch me,” added “The Notorious.”

Although his last victory dates from November 2016, the Irish is the clear favorite. For the former champion, recent times have been moved, with that escape to boxing that ended in defeat against Floyd mayweather and suffering in the octagon against Russian Nurmagomedov.

He also had to appear before the US Justice and remains the subject of two investigations of sexual assault in Ireland, according to the New York Times. “I made mistakes. And I was man enough to admit and correct them. I am more mature and more experienced. These things helped me improve as a man, “he said. McGregor swears he hasn't had a drop of alcohol in four months.

The former champion admitted that one of the reasons he was not physically well against the Russian was because he drank alcohol during his preparation, especially in the last week before the fight. “It was like a poison in m “.

“But if you ask my family, my loved ones, they will tell you that I am not so different. I am still a passionate young man who seeks to tear down the moon. I'm probably more focused and more vigilant“he concluded.

The Irish pocketed a bag close to five million dollars, according to the 'Daily Mail'. To beat the 'Cowboy', McGregor try fight at least twice more in this 2020. One of those fights could be the expected revenge against Nurmagomedov.