Dan Hooker suggests Conor McGregor pivot to boxing to end career
UFC fighter Dan Hooker has suggested that Conor McGregor should transition to professional boxing to finish his career. Hooker believes McGregor's body may no longer be suited for the physical demands of MMA following his recent injury.
Why it matters
It highlights the physical toll of professional combat sports and the potential for high-profile athletes to pivot to different disciplines for longevity and financial gain.
Farah Hannoun, MMA Junkie Tue, July 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC · 2 min read Dan Hooker would like to see Conor McGregor close out his career in the ring.
McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) injured his right knee just 69 seconds into his rematch against Max Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 329 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He is set to undergo surgery for what is suspected to be a torn ACL.
With McGregor sustaining another injury after a five-year layoff from a broken left leg, Hooker wonders if his body can handle competing in MMA anymore. He sees boxing as a better option for "The Notorious."
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