NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal drops prediction for Conor McGregor's UFC comeback

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NBA centre Shaquille O'Neal reckons Conor McGregor is more than capable of making it back to the top of the UFC mountain when the Irishman makes his fighting return against Michael Chandler.Former two-weight champion McGregor has not fought since he faced off against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 where he lost via a technical knockout.During the bout with Poirier, who he was fighting for the third time in his career, the 34-year-old suffered a broken tibia, which forced him to stop.READ MORE: NBA fans think rapper Iggy Azalea was 'shooting her shot' with New York Knicks starHowever, just under two years later, McGregor looks set to face Chandler after he has finished up filming 'The Ultimate Fighter', the UFC's reality TV show, which will see the Irishman coach against his upcoming opponent.McGregor has recently revealed he is excited to back to what he knows best when he fights Chandler, telling Mirror Fighting he is "energetic and ready" for his UFC comeback.And NBA icon O'Neal believes McGregor will be more than ready to make his return, with the former LA Lakers star hailing the Irish fighter as "a great competitor." How do you think Conor McGregor will fare in his upcoming fight?

Let us know in the comments section."I expect a great show," O'Neal told Inside Fighting."He’s always been a great showman.

He’s always been a great competitor. Me and him have a similar type of blood. When you doubt us, that’s when we rise. "They doubted him, he went to the top, took a couple of bumps, he went away for a while.