Macklin: McGregor has ‘woken the sleeping giant’ of Irish fans

At a press conference for Michael Conlan, Macklin says McGregor has built up huge support with Irish fans.

The real star, the guy who’s really woken up the sleeping giant that is Irish fight fans, is Conor McGregor. Not a boxer, he’s an MMA guy. He has really shot to superstardom. He is the biggest star in combat sports. And Conor will be carrying out the Irish flag for Michael.

"For a long time, Irish fight fans have been a sleeping giant. They've been woken by @TheNotoriousMMA." – @mattmacklin. #TheConlanRevolution pic.twitter.com/tszJmHzsQF

— eir Sport (@eirSport) March 15, 2017