McGregor reportedly eyes Croke Park homecoming

Conor McGregor is reportedly considering a historic homecoming fight at Dublin's Croke Park, potentially for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), following his countrywoman Katie Taylor's emotional retirement bout at the iconic venue. Taylor, a celebrated boxing champion, concluded her career on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with a victory over Flora Pili before a sold-out crowd of 83,000 spectators at Croke Park. Following her win, Taylor symbolically placed her boxing gloves and championship belts in the center of the ring, signaling the end of her professional boxing journey. In the aftermath of Taylor's farewell, McGregor, who is currently recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) suffered during his comeback fight against Max Holloway on July 11, 2026, took to social media. He urged Taylor to reconsider her retirement, posting messages such as "Katie Taylor, lets do ONE MORE FOR THE MAC" and referencing Muhammad Ali's 1972 fight at Croke Park. McGregor also alluded to his own aspirations for a major event at the stadium, a venue he has long envisioned headlining.