Conor McGregor recently voiced his opinion on the highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The event, billed as “Ring of Fire,” took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Thrilling Fight
Fury entered the fight with a split-decision win over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Meanwhile, Usyk’s last boxing appearance resulted in a TKO victory over Daniel Dubois in the ninth round. The fight between Fury and Usyk lived up to expectations, with significant momentum changes throughout all 12 rounds.
Fury used his stature and reach to establish dominance early on, but Usyk never wavered, delivering crisp blows. The pivotal moment came in the thrilling ninth round when Usyk’s left hook nearly caused a stoppage, leaving Fury reeling.
Conor McGregor’s Take
Following the match, McGregor took to social media to express his thoughts on the champion’s next steps. He wrote on his Instagram story: “A mad hiding! What next, who knows. Usyk is incredible. He has beaten both soundly. Whatever moves towards Tyson AJ I am for.”
“If Fury wishes to go for a second try at the wheel, AJ had two attempts, so why not. Tall ask. Not impossible also. If not, AJ Usyk III last hoorah, and then win, lose, or draw, go Tyson AJ. Congrats and thank you to all involved in this era of heavyweight fighting for getting all of this done.What a time to be alive, thank you to the fighting gods and to God.”
Conor McGregor’s Upcoming Return
UFC 303 is set to feature an exciting matchup between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 29, 2024. McGregor, returning to welterweight after competing at lightweight, will face off against Chandler in what promises to be a thrilling clash of elite fighters. Additionally, the card includes other intriguing bouts, making it a must-watch event for fight fans.
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