Former UFC Double Champion Conor McGregor was caught blasting a former multi-time Boxing World Champion when he was spotted with Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at the “Day Of Reckoning” boxing mega event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, December 23.
Video clips and pictures soon spread like wildfire on social media when The Notorious One seated next to CR7 for several Heavyweight actions featuring the likes of Anthony Joshua, Joseph Parker, and Deontay Wilder.
At one point, the man behind the luxurious event, His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh, sat down with the duo and immediately saw the classic trash-talking side of Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor wants to face Manny Pacquiao in Saudi
A hot mic caught some of the exchange and it turns out Conor McGregor wants to face Manny Pacquiao. But fans have noted that Ronaldo was unimpressed and awkwardly sat there while McGregor ranted.
McGregor can be heard demanding Pacquiao to “grow a set of balls” and come up in weight class to box McGregor. “Is he a man or a mouse?!?” McGregor concluded, before comparing Rolexes with CR7.
Later on in the event, McGregor would reiterate the same in a more formal interview.
“How about me vs. Manny here in Saudi,” McGregor said. “How does that sound? Now, wouldn’t you think Manny should have to come up to my weight? Considering it’s his sport. Would you think that’s what a man would do versus what a mouse would do?
He continued, “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.”
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This isn’t the first time McGregor has been vocal about a bout with Manny Pacquiao. He has been demanding a match for many years now. However, it seems that the retired boxing legend isn’t interested in returning to the squared circle.
But if Saudi Arabian money is splurged for the epic clash, who knows, we might even see the ‘Pacman’ back in action, that too against Conor McGregor.