Conor McGregor could possibly step into the boxing ring for the second time next year.
ESPN reports that Manny Pacquiao (59-7-2) has reached out to the current UFC Lightweight Champion for a potential April 2018 match.
Pacquiao told AFP that a fight between him and McGregor would be "OK with both of us." However, at this point talks have not gotten very far.
"Initially, but we have not yet had any follow-ups," the Filipino pugilist said of his contact with McGregor.
There are big obstacles that would have to be overcome for this bout to come together.
McGregor is under contract with the UFC. The organization would have have to give it's approval, which could prove difficult given the fact it's president, Dana White, wants him back in the octagon to face interim champion Tony Ferguson.
The Irishman's last UFC fight was in November 2016, when he beat Eddie Alvarez for the belt.
McGregor is coming off of an August 10th round TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather, in his first professional boxing match. He has a mixed martial arts record of 21-3.
Pacquiao last fought in July, when he lost a controversial decision to Jeff Horn, surrendering his WBO welterweight title.
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