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SWEATING Conor McGregor is putting in the hard work in the gym to get ready for his long-awaited comeback from injury.

The Irishman has not fought since his defeat to Dustin Poirier in July.

Conor McGregor is putting in the hard yards in the gymCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma

He is doing plenty of boxing trainingCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma

The Irishman has not fought since July due to injuryCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma

He still looks sharp and has bulked up on the muscleCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma

McGregor could move up a weight category this yearCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma

McGregor broke his leg in the UFC lightweight showdown rematch and has been out of the octagon since.

But taking to his , he revealed to his 45million followers how he is desperately preparing for a return.

The Notorious looks absolutely hench as he gets the gloves on inside the ring at Crumlin Boxing Club, his boyhood gym.

As well as getting his wraps on and shadow boxing with weights, McGregor also gets some skipping in to continue building the strength in his leg and raise his fitness.

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And after a few months away from the sport, which included a family holiday, developing his businesses and an arrest for dangerous driving, his head is back in the game.

He has undergone a stunning body transformation to bulk up, now McGregor has teased at a return.

The 33-year-old wrote on a post of him attacking a punch bag: "Right hook tastiness, catch you soon the count down is on."

However, it is still unclear exactly when and who McGregor will fight next, although the summer looks to be too soon as he awaits the all-clear from doctors.