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Watch: When Former UFC Double Champ Conor McGregor Savaged Floyd Mayweather and Made the Crowd Go Wild

Published 03/18/2022, 1:33 PM EDT

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Personalities like Conor McGregor only come once in a generation. His aura, skill in the octagon, and tenacity to get a crowd going are unparalleled. Moreover, his Irish accent makes it all the better. 

Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather is the second biggest PPV event recorded to date. Watching two of the best and most entertaining individuals in their respective sports was a moment in history. 

Everything about the event was something to remember. The press junkets, trash talk, and the fight itself were amazing. Some of the funniest and most energetic moments came from the press conference. One particular instance involved The Notorious making a joke regarding Floyd Mayweather, which sent the crowd into a frenzy. 

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During the press conference, when Mayweather was halfway through his turn to talk, he stated, “I’m 40, but I look 20,” to which McGregor replied, “And you act 10.” This one statement was enough to get the crowd going. 

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Everything about that press conference was exciting. The former double champ seemed unstoppable from McGregor’s entry to his comebacks. Draped in otherworldly confidence, the Irishman managed to tear the roof off the stadium. 

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The press conference between the two giants in Toronto is considered one of the greatest press conferences of all time. The production value, Conor McGregor’s shots at all the Mayweathers, and the Showtime president Stephen Espinoza were something that got the crowd going wild. 

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As talented as Floyd Mayweather may be in the ring, it looked like McGregor drowned out Mayweather’s voice with his verbal talent. 

Is Conor McGregor making a return to the ring? 

The crowd that McGregor can pull with his antics points towards the fact that the Irishman belongs to the world of boxing when it comes to promotion. Although he remains a UFC fighter through and through, his return to the boxing ring would skyrocket PPV buys once more.

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This time, the one in discussion is not a world champion but a YouTube star making strides in the boxing world. Jake Paul has called McGregor out multiple times on social media. The Irishman has stated that it could be a possibility in the future, as he never closes the door on potential fights. 

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Rohit Raj

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Rohit Raj is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. As a Business student, Rohit’s love for the UFC was double-sided with the business of it being just as intriguing as the martial arts aspect of it. “Don't just fight, perform” is a quote that he believes drives the most entertaining fights of the UFC, with the likes of Conor McGregor, Chael Sonnen, and Israel Adesanya sweeping him off his feet with their skill as well as swagger and trash talk capabilities.
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Soumyadyuti Ghosh