The worlds of mixed martial arts and boxing are on the verge of another explosive collision as two heavyweight champions, Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury, are officially set to face each other in the boxing ring. This announcement has sent shockwaves through the combat sports community, reminiscent of a momentous occasion in 2017 when Conor McGregor stepped into the boxing ring to challenge Floyd Mayweather.

McGregor’s bout with Mayweather was truly a spectacle unlike any other. The audacity of a renowned MMA fighter challenging one of boxing’s greatest legends captivated the imagination of fans around the globe. This showdown transcended the boundaries of traditional competition, becoming a cultural phenomenon that generated a staggering 4.3 million pay-per-view buys. It was an event that left an indelible mark on the annals of combat sports history.

Now, amidst the escalating anticipation of Ngannou’s face-off against the formidable ‘Gypsy King’, echoes from the past resurface. ‘The Notorious’ revisits the moment when he took a sharp verbal jab at the undefeated boxer’s father.

Conor McGregor revisits mocking Floyd Mayweather

The former double champ, recently resurfaced a tweet from 2017 on his Instagram story, reigniting the memory of challenging Floyd Mayweather Sr. He wrote, “THE FIGHT IS ON”, after the latter claimed he would “beat the sh*t out” of the UFC superstar.

With a touch of mockery, the Irishman captioned the images, “😂😂classic. I’ve had some good ones over the years hahah”.

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While McGregor’s social media antics entertained his followers, disappointment loomed when he failed to enter the USADA pool, rendering him ineligible for the year’s final pay-per-view event at UFC 296.

However, a glimmer of hope emerged recently as his comeback opponent, Michael Chandler, provided an intriguing update on the UFC superstar’s return. Chandler revealed that they are steadily approaching the long-awaited comeback, stating they are getting “closer and closer” to it.

Do you think Conor McGregor will return this year despite the USADA scenario? And what are your expectations from ‘The Notorious’ upon his return to the octagon? Let us know in the comments below.

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