This is something I've thought about for a while, and never seen addressed, so I'd like to hear opinions.
Given Conor's history of injuries, I think he might know he won't have a long career. He's a very smart guy, though, so he is going balls-out while he can, knowing it won't be for long. I think a lot of his talk about going to WW, being able to beat anyone, and his relentless trash talk are just part of his plan to create maximum hype, thereby making maximum dollars in as short a time as possible.
He's a millionaire already, and even if he loses to RDA, he will make millions more. Every fight from here on will pad his already impressive bank account.
It would not surprise me to see him retired within 2 or 3 years, or even less, laughing all the way to the bank, living the good life, and flipping Blaf off on his way out the door..
Given Conor's history of injuries, I think he might know he won't have a long career. He's a very smart guy, though, so he is going balls-out while he can, knowing it won't be for long. I think a lot of his talk about going to WW, being able to beat anyone, and his relentless trash talk are just part of his plan to create maximum hype, thereby making maximum dollars in as short a time as possible.
He's a millionaire already, and even if he loses to RDA, he will make millions more. Every fight from here on will pad his already impressive bank account.
It would not surprise me to see him retired within 2 or 3 years, or even less, laughing all the way to the bank, living the good life, and flipping Blaf off on his way out the door..