(CNN) — Conor McGregor, the retired two-time mixed martial arts champion, has hinted at a return to the sport through a cryptic social media post on Monday.
The short message, which reads: “Dublin, December 14th,” was posted on his official Twitter account, raising speculation that he intends to return to the octagon in his home town later this year.
Dublin, December 14th.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 16, 2019
CNN has contacted McGregor’s agent for comment.
The 31-year-old last fought in October 2018, when he was beaten by Russian mixed martial artist Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Irishman announced his retirement in March.
Rumors have been swirling about a possible comeback since McGregor told ESPN in August that he “would look for” a fight for the “end of the year.”
McGregor has had a turbulent time away from the sport, hitting the headlines for allegedly punching a man in the head in April. This followed his arrest the previous month on allegations that he smashed a fan’s phone in Miami. Florida prosecutors subsequently dropped the charges.
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