Teddy Atlas, a renowned boxing trainer and MMA analyst, discusses Conor McGregor's impactful legacy in combat sports. Highlighting McGregor as a pioneering figure similar to Muhammad Ali, Atlas points out that McGregor broke financial barriers within the UFC, allowing fighters to earn more. Despite McGregor's uncertain future in fighting after his injury and withdrawal from a proposed match, Atlas believes McGregor deserves the chance to return, emphasizing his status as a trailblazer and the importance of his contributions to the sport.
Conor McGregor has earned the right to come back because he was a pioneer in the UFC. There's not many pioneers out there.
When Ali, with boxing, started making more money, he broke that barrier. In the UFC, people started making more money when Conor McGregor came along.
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