Conor McGregor is known for his outspoken and often controversial comments. The Irish superstar doesn’t hold back from saying what he thinks and recently boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather has been on his radar. ‘The Notorious’ has been calling out ‘Money’ for a second boxing fight for a long time. This callout may be due to the financial benefit that both these fighters bring to the table. However, ‘Mystic’ Mac would also be looking to settle the scores against the undefeated boxer.
Now, Conor McGregor has been making headlines for calling out Floyd Mayweather for the second fight. This time, ‘The Notorious’ has taken a dig at his former boxing rival in a 50-cent style tweet.
Conor McGregor brings back the old thrash talking on Floyd Mayweather
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The exchange occurred on social media when a fan suggested that Mayweather would defeat McGregor in a potential rematch. McGregor fired back with a tweet that read, “Floyd can’t kick. Or read.”
Floyd can’t kick. Or read. https://t.co/VjfFhkhBd4
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2023
The comment was a clear jab at Mayweather’s lack of experience in the world of mixed martial arts being a boxer in a 50-cent style thrash talking about ‘Money’.
The feud between McGregor and Mayweather dates back to 2017 when the two faced off in a highly publicized boxing match. Despite McGregor’s lack of boxing experience, he put up a strong fight against Mayweather, who ultimately won the match by TKO in the 10th round.
Conor McGregor is confident of getting the ” job done” against Floyd Mayweather
In a recent tweet, just hours before taking the sly dig at Mayweather, the Irishman seemed confident to get the “job done” against the famous boxer.
McGregor said, “Round 9. I was playing ping pong with this guys head in there at many times in this fight. If you don’t think there is some real nice adjustments that can be made and implemented in a second fight, to get the job finished, you’re silly”.
Round 9. I was playing ping pong with this guys head in there at many times in this fight. If you don’t think there is some real nice adjustments that can be made and implemented in a second fight, to get the job finished, you’re silly. https://t.co/tVUKzTFJk5
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2023
McGregor has repeatedly expressed his desire to avenge his loss to Mayweather. ‘Money’ on the other hand, has been more hesitant to accept the challenge. Despite Mayweather’s reluctance, McGregor remains determined to secure a rematch. He has continued to taunt Mayweather on social media.
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It remains to be seen if Mayweather would be down for a fight against McGregor be it an exhibition fight. The fans eagerly await a response, however, there may not be one from the undefeated boxer.
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