In a world where every punch and kick holds monumental stories, Conor McGregor continues to carve his name deeper into the annals of MMA. Apart from the high-octane fights and rigorous training sessions, the Irish MMA luminary frequently engages in verbal jousting during his interviews. His recent interaction with TalkSport during the Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius matchup was no different. As he fielded the reporters’ questions, McGregor displayed his candid yet shrewd oratory skills that keep his fans spellbound just as much as his athletic prowess.

During the casually conversational yet intense interview, an interesting predicament arose. McGregor was asked about a potential reentry into the boxing ring, drawing parallels to his iconic encounter with Floyd Mayweather. The question was simple, hinting at the speculative thrill of another high-stakes boxing match featuring McGregor. However, the answer, in McGregor’s distinctive style, was northing short of a surprising curveball.

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As the intrigue around McGregor’s potential boxing comeback simmered, the ‘Notorious’ shifted focus to another surprising combatant in the ring. In response to the reporter’s queries, McGregor’s retort swivelled in a completely unexpected direction. His reply went as so: “That man over there, he couldn’t box eggs if he walked in a f**cking egg boxing factory”. The remark was aimed at the British YouTuber-turned-boxer, KSI.

Social media storm follows the surprising remark by Conor McGregor

As soon as McGregor’s unexpected mention of KSI made its way onto X (formerly Twitter), social media users found themselves in the midst of an unforeseen spectacle. The notion of the two distinct personalities crossing paths in the boxing ring had fans speculating, jesting, and envisioning myriad possibilities. Apparently amused by the unexpected reference to KSI, one fan remarked,

Many others mirrored the fans’ excitement about potentially experiencing Conor McGregor vs KSI. The prospect of a verbal duel between them quickly became the talk of the town.

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Notably, Jake Paul has been trying to secure a fight with the Irishman for a while. So the ‘Notorious’s KSI callout could come as a blow to the younger Paul brother. The fans hinted at ‘The Problem Child’s potential dismay after losing out on a ‘red panty night’- a legendary quip of Conor’s. Following closely was the interesting observation of another X user about Jake Paul’s likely response.

This speculation brought forth the entertaining angle between KSI and his previous rival, YouTuber Jake Paul, involving a subtle one-upmanship. Some fans even speculated about the potential upshots of a matchup between McGregor and KSI.

One user tweeted, suggesting that a fight against McGregor would tip the scales in favor of KSI amid his rivalry with Jake Paul. Yet another fan humorously voiced a similar sentiment. They tweeted,

Interestingly, one fan jested,

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Other commenters fueled the speculation further. One suggested,

Despite the wave of fan reactions, speculations, and jests, the definitive say in the matter came from McGregor himself, who joined in on the fun by tweeting in response to his own jibe at KSI.

This chain of reactions underscores how an innocuous mention can unveil a gamut of speculations, jests, and anticipations. This sort of showmanship defines the world of combat sports. McGregor’s humorous jibe at KSI, followed by the frenzy of fan reactions, served as a testament to the Irish fighter’s charismatic appeal, both inside the ring and out. What do you think Conor meant by the joke? Would you like to see the two box it out in the ring? Let us know in the comments below.

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