“You Act Ten”- When Conor McGregor Made Fun of Floyd Mayweather and the Crowd Erupted in Laughter
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Conor McGregor is a master at trash talking. He has proved this several times. With his unique skill set, he managed to become the biggest MMA fighter. These same mic skills also came in handy when he entered the boxing business.
Back in 2017, McGregor entered the boxing arena for the first time and faced Floyd Mayweather. With two great athletes from boxing and MMA clashing, spectators were intrigued to see the outcome of the match. Even their World Tour and pre-fight press conference were absolute gold.
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Both the athletes took digs at each other and the Irish fighter had some of the most hilarious lines. When it was Mayweather’s turn to speak on the World Tour, he had several things to talk about. But at a certain point, he said, “Yeah, I feel good. I’m 40 but I look 20.”
The Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor press conference in London had a crazy atmosphere…
[📽️ @ShowtimeBoxing & @ITV] pic.twitter.com/cGyBP98jkN— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 16, 2021
Just then McGregor chimed in and said, “And you act ten.” McGregor’s comment made the crowd erupt in laughter. Further, many found it amusing when Mayweather said “Yeah” after McGregor’s jab.
Mayweather then proceeded to point out that ‘The Notorious’ has previously tapped out in fights. While the boxer held his ground, McGregor seemed to have the upper hand in their verbal battle. UFC President Dana White was present too, and his reactions caught a lot of attention as well.
“You Can’t Even Read”- When Conor McGregor Unleashed an Epic Rant on Floyd Mayweather During a Press Conference
Mayweather went on to win the boxing match and also kept his undefeated record intact. McGregor may have lost the fight, but he earned respect for his ability to last almost the entire fight against such a skilled boxer.
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When will Conor McGregor return?
Because of a leg injury during his last fight against Dustin Poirier, McGregor had to take a break from the UFC. However, the fighter has recovered and has been training hard for a banging comeback.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Dana White spoke about McGregor’s return and hoped that the fighter would be back by summer this year. Therefore, fans might have to wait just a little longer to see him back in the octagon.
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