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Conor McGregor has admitted he is uncertain whether he will return at lightweight or welterweight for his comeback fight.

The Irish star fought at 155lb in his last two fights against Dustin Poirier in which he was defeated by stoppage on both occasions.

His last victory came at 170lbs when he stopped Donald Cerrone inside 40 seconds in 2020 and he has talked up fights at that weight including a trilogy with Nate Diaz.

McGregor has now confirmed he will use his return to sparring in April as a guide to discover his most comfortable fighting weight.

"April they said I can spar and box again so I can take it day-by-day," McGregor told Severe MMA. "Once I return to sparring I will know my weight, I will know how I feel and I will know my style."

Jokingly asked if he would return at light-heavyweight after bulking up to 190lb, McGregor said: "Light-heavyweight no, I am training; I go up and down and I am eating and lifting. I

"I'm not sure yet to be honest... 155lbs or 170lbs I would imagine but I am not sure yet.

"It is about time this game gives me the respect from my different style s of fighting, there was an eleven percent charge that my bone didn't heal but it's past that stage now."

McGregor has previously reigned as champion at 155lbs having defeated Eddie Alvarez to become the first man to simultaneously hold two title belts after his previous sucess at featherweight.

However his fortunes have