In the realm of combat sports, there is a special bond that exists between athletes who have reached the pinnacle of their respective disciplines. Such is the case with Olympic medalist Katie Taylor and Conor McGregor, who have found mutual inspiration in each other’s accomplishments. Both fighters hail from Ireland and have been following each other’s paths since they started competing. Although their sport might be different, it has certainly not affected the admiration they have for one another.

Taylor is scheduled to face the undisputed champion at 140 pounds Chantelle Cameron. The Ireland native, who is also currently the undisputed champion at 135 pounds will look to become a champion in two divisions. Despite fighting in prestigious venues like Madison Square Garden and Olympic arenas, Taylor has never had the opportunity to showcase her talents on home soil until now. Moreover, it seems that ‘The Notorious One’ is confident that she will get the job done seeing similarities between himself and her.

Conor McGregor claims to see himself in Katie Taylor

In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani ahead of the title fight, McGregor made some interesting revelations about Taylor. He stated that while she might not look like it, Taylor was a man on the inside and was much like the former UFC champion himself.

“She’s a guy, she’s like me. She’s like me, you think it’s all sweet with Katie Taylor. That girl will take your teeth. She’ll take teeth that ain’t sweet. That’s the truth,” he said.

As Taylor prepares for her highly anticipated fight against Cameron, McGregor has further solidified their bond by sponsoring the event. McGregor’s TIDL Sports Recovery and Forged Irish Stout have become the official sponsors of Taylor’s homecoming bout. He also revealed that he possessed 22 VIP seats that could be fetched by contacting him.

Katie Talor thanks McGregor for his support ahead of her homecoming bout

Taylor expressed her gratitude to McGregor for his support ahead of her title fight. Taking to Instagram, Taylor thanked McGregor and the sports recovery brand TIDL Sport for their backing ahead of the special event.

“I’m very grateful to @tidlsport and @thenotoriousmma for their support ahead of a special night for me this weekend. I’m excited to begin my long-term partnership with @tidlsport. During training camp, I’ve been using TIDL’s product range for pain relief and full-body recovery,” she wrote.

In response, the Irishman replied with a series of emojis symbolizing his support. In addition, his support and sponsorship not only highlight their mutual admiration but also the unity and camaraderie among Irish athletes. As Taylor prepares to showcase her skills on home soil, the backing from McGregor and Forged Irish Stout will certainly make her more confident to get the job done. What did you think about McGregor seeing himself in Taylor? Let us know in the comments below.

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