Viewers often see the world of Mixed Martial Arts through a lens of intense battles, fierce punches, and brutal competitions. But every so often, moments are born outside the stage that remind fans of the human side of their revered icons. These candid moments, encompassing unplanned interactions and impromptu celebrations, bring athletes closer to their fans. A clip surfaced of an encounter that recently unfolded between two of the biggest names in the world of combat sports; Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor and British professional boxer Anthony Joshua.
Anthony Joshua wanted nothing to do with McGregor 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/wPPztzXwA7
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) August 12, 2023
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These clips add more layers to the athletes’ personalities, to a degree beyond their athletic prowess. In a world where every movement and comment is micro-analyzed, these athletes recently found themselves at the center of a social media whirlwind. After an intense match where Anthony Joshua emerged victorious against Robert Helenius, the two fighters were seen sharing a celebratory moment that sparked a cascade of reactions.
The brief moment was captured in a video clip shared on Twitter, where McGregor was seen feeding Joshua a drink as part of the post-victory celebrations. The clip captioned “Anthony Joshua wanted nothing to do with McGregor” suggested an assumed hesitance on Joshua’s part. As expected, this clip featuring two titans of combat sports caught social media’s attention, leading to a buzzing hive of diverse reactions.
Fans in frenzy over Conor McGregor-Anthony Joshua interaction
Expectedly, as soon as the clip surfaced online, reactions poured in. Fans dissected the brief yet viral interaction between McGregor and Joshua. Unsurprisingly, the reactions ranged from pure amusement to astute observations about the brief exchange.
One Twitter user hilariously compared the clip to a renowned incident. They tweeted,
Kinda like salt-bae at the world cup finals celebration
— XSteveSquareUSA (@xSteveSquareUSA) August 12, 2023
This drew parallels to Nusret Gökçe, famously known as ‘Salt-Bae’ in internet circles and his interaction with Lionel Messi and the Argentinian football team at the World Cup finals.
Several fans seemed to disagree with the caption that suggested that Joshua didn’t want anything to do with ‘The Notorious’. Their reactions reflected their perspective. One fan argued,
I mean he drank beer from a cup held by him I think that’s enough
— JT (@ThomasJairon) August 12, 2023
Others shared the same sentiment. One fan stated,
I mean he did drink out of the cup right ?
— M.III (@M3Labs_) August 13, 2023
In addition, another fan exclaimed,
They literally hugged and he drank a beer from him… LMAO
— Chris (@KRNG_Chris) August 12, 2023
Another user clarified a crucial, unseen part of the interaction. They tweeted,
You cut the part Joshua asked him where’s the stout ? Connor ran off to get it
Media has things so twisted these days— Always-United ⚪️🔴 (@AlwaysUnited98) August 12, 2023
This highlights how partial clips can be misleading, emphasizing the need for context. Negative remarks were not absent, with one fan commenting,
Conor can never just sit back and enjoy the show. He always has to insert himself into the show and much of the time in a negative way
— JB (@jbash34) August 12, 2023
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Expressing their discontent over McGregor’s antics. However, another fan viewed his behavior as entertaining.
Drunk conor is funny, stupid,out of mind, character
— islamtime (@P4P_islam_) August 12, 2023
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The internet, in its characteristic nature, remains abuzz as fans continue to chime in on the unconventional McGregor-Joshua interaction. Whether viewed as a humorous clip capturing a fleeting, celebratory moment or as an uncomfortable interaction, the incident has unquestionably fueled a riveting digital dialogue. As always, McGregor’s characteristic spontaneity, coupled with Joshua’s composed demeanor, continues to underline why they are two of the most magnetic personalities in the world of combat sports.
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