Former IBO welterweight champion Chris Van Heerden was one of the first professional boxers tapped by Conor McGregor’s camp to become one of their sparring partners. The two fighters worked together in 2016, in preparation for McGregor’s rematch against Nate Diaz at UFC 202 in August of that same year.
In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Van Heerden revealed that he was not paid for his sparring sessions with McGregor. Now that the Irishman’s camp is down one sparring partner due to Paulie Malignaggi’s departure, Van Heerden says he is willing to return if he gets monetary compensation, this time around.