When two legends of combat sports, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Sr., meet, it's bound to make headlines. Despite their past differences, McGregor couldn't help but express his admiration for the boxing icon and even asked for a chance to share the ring with him. Read on to learn more.
During a conversation, McGregor expressed his admiration for Mayweather Sr. and even speculated about sharing the same professional era. He also praised the boxing trainer for his lethal jabs and admitted his love for him. McGregor said Mayweather Sr. was the reason why he finishes with the sixth jab.
He said, “You know, you finishing on the jab. Finishing on the sixth jab… Every time finishing on the sixth jab. May, you are the reason. You’re so good.”
Fans reacted warmly to the heartwarming conversation and McGregor's admiration for Mayweather Sr.
Prior to McGregor's 2017 fight against 'Money', he asserted that Mayweather Jr. had become overly eager for the bout and committed the error of returning from retirement due to his greed.
'Mystic Mac’ said, “Trust me, he got greedy here. That was a big mistake (taking on the fight). You misadvised him. You should’ve kept him retired. It’s your fault.”