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Conor McGregor was recently spotted enjoying the ‘Day of Reckoning’ boxing event in Riyadh along with Cristiano Ronaldo! The pair was present at the show, which was highlighted by Anthony Joshua’s victory over Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker’s stunning upset win over Deontay Wilder.

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However, fans were also interested to note the choice of accessories on display! More specifically, the watches worn by McGregor and Ronaldo were a point of discussion for the fans. The superstars were sporting designer timepieces by Hublot and Chopard. But the fan reactions indicate the community wasn’t too pleased with the opulence on display!

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Fans troll Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo for their watches  

Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo caught the fans’ eyes with their interactions at the ‘Day of Reckoning’ in Saudi Arabia. While the pair seemed to be enjoying themselves at the show, their timepieces were especially noticeable!

McGregor was sporting an L.U.C. Tourbillon by Chopard which has been valued at $630,000. Meanwhile, Ronaldo was spotted wearing a Spirit of Big Bang ‘King Gold’ by Hublot that is priced at $75,000. McGregor even questioned Ronaldo by asking him, “Who’s winning?” about the watches.

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But the fans weren’t impressed as they made their thoughts known in the comments!

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Here’s how the community reacted:

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Some fans brought humor into the discussion, mentioning their own durable watches.

 My gshock is mud resistant tho

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One fan found it amusing that people would invest in watches they rarely use.

It’s hilarious to think ppl would buy such a waste of a watch that they never use to tell time. You have to be a specific type of stupid.

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Others joked about comparing the net worth of the two.

Now compare their networths lol

A few made light of the high price tags.

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$630,000 or $30 they both tell the same time

Criticism was directed at the impracticality of such expensive watches.

Neither of them have a calculator. I’ll keep my casio. Thanks.

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There was disbelief at the idea of spending hundreds of thousands on a watch.

Never would I spend a 1/2 million of a watch, even if I was a billionaire

Some fans admitted confusion about the fascination with luxury watches.

Never understood the watch game. I can’t tell the difference between these and cheap knockoffs

A touch of sports rivalry was also injected into the conversation.

one defeated by khabib and one defeated by messi

Fans’ comments on Cristiano Ronaldo and Conor McGregor’s expensive watches reflect a mix of humor, comparisons, and critiques. The conversation even includes a touch of sports rivalry, linking McGregor’s loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Ronaldo’s loss to Lionel Messi. Overall, these comments highlight diverse perspectives on the value, or lack thereof, of expensive timepieces. Nevertheless, ‘The Notorious’ also made some interesting remarks about a prospective ‘super-fight’ against a boxing legend at the event! 

McGregor calls out ‘PacMan’ for a super-fight 

During an exchange with Turki Al-Sheikh, the man behind the event, McGregor expressed his continued interest in a bout against Manny Pacquiao, even suggesting a match in Saudi Arabia! In a heated moment, McGregor challenged Pacquiao to “grow a set of ba**s” and move up in weight class. 

Later, in another interview, McGregor reiterated the proposal and emphasized the financial stakes. Eyeing a showdown with Pacquiao for years, the Irishman revealed, “Money talks? Well, Manny already owes me eight million via court of law cause he was signed to my management company and then didn’t honor his deal.”

The question arises whether the UFC would permit such a crossover fight or not. McGregor’s animated antics and persistent callouts have kept the prospect of a McGregor-Pacquiao clash alive. The charismatic Irishman’s willingness to entertain the idea in Saudi Arabia adds intrigue to the potential matchup, leaving fans curious about the outcome of this ongoing saga! 

Do you think Conor McGregor will fight Manny Pacquiao in the future or will the UFC never allow it to happen? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Dushyant Patni is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing over eight years of diverse writing experience and a Master’s in English Literature to the fight game. For the past two years, he has been a key figure at the ES Fight Night Desk, covering live MMA action with a sharp eye for subtle in-round details that often escape casual viewers. A lifelong combat sports enthusiast, Dushyant’s passion spans boxing, Bruce Lee’s martial arts philosophy, PRIDE FC’s golden era, and modern-day UFC.

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