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‘Clever Guy’ Conor McGregor Was Told He “Copied Mike Tyson” After Legendary Boxing Champion Tyson Fury’s Father Assesed Him in 2021

Published 11/14/2022, 12:11 PM EST

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Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s dad John Fury had an interesting take on Conor McGregor. Back in 2021 John Fury talked about Conor McGregor. Fury had some nice things to say about the two-division UFC champion.

John Fury is loved by all in the boxing circuit for his fearless and interesting takes. Fury, on the Youtube channel JOE, while talking to Dan Hardy, said “Conor McGregor, he watched Tyson’s persona and his life and I think he copied Tyson to a degree. Because he liked Tyson’s outspokenness and he took it to another level “

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Although John Fury’s son and World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury don’t have friendly terms with Conor McGregor, John Fury talked about how Mystic Mac was a spectacle. He also talked about how well the Irish brat has done to reach where he is today.

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John Fury Further added ” He was there at the right time, Conor, but again, very clever, very articulate, clever guy. And he’s good at what he does. And he’s great to look at, isn’t he?” Conor McGregor is known for his lifestyle and the man wears his heart on his sleeve. 

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McGregor always scores perfectly when it comes to showmanship. The Irishman has also acquired quite a following that appreciates him for his ultra-rich lifestyle.  John Fury and Dan Hardy were discussing Youtubers in boxing and MMA, when John shared his views on the Irish.

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John Fury also mentioned how it was great to watch throwing chairs at a bus. Fury was referring to Conor McGregor’s assault on Team Khabib’s bus in Ireland. Fury said He’s a great watch, love him. Great stuff, especially throwing chairs at buses. He’s taken MMA outside. The only guy that I know that’s fought a bus. Only in Ireland.

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The world knows Mystic Mac for his personality. The man is the first two-division champion in UFC and a successful businessman. He is also nearing his debut in Hollywood with Jake Gyllenhaal. Words from someone like Tyson Fury would have only helped “The Notorious”. It’s not every day that the fierce John Fury showers praise on a fighter.

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Akshay Pallav

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Akshay Pallav is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his undergraduation from National Institute of Fashion Technology in Apparel Production, he has been a sports enthusiast all his life and has several medals at the University level across multiple sports including basketball, badminton, track and field. He aspires to interview Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo someday.
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