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Conor McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist, born in 1988. He has primarily competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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14 Jul, 2017

McGregor, Mayweather talk Octagon rematch

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During the press tour event in London, Mayweather says he will fight McGregor in the Octagon.

FM: I can conquer any country. They should have come and got me for the UFC, if you wanted a real champion. I run the Octagon. I run the ring. Me! If you say something else I’ll whoop your as in the Octagon.

CMG: When I spark you August 26th I’m gonna make you face me in the rematch in the Octagon. And then we’ll see if you’re all talk or not.

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Mayweather calls McGregor a ‘f-aggot’

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Mayweather appears with McGregor at Wembley Arena in London, on the final stop of their world press tour. Unlike the previous venues, the stage is set up as a boxing ring, and has a short Q&A session at the end. After McGregor’s speech Mayweather talks, at one point trying, but failing, to enlist the crowds into singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to McGregor.

I’m a gorilla and I eat fighters like you…This is a quitter. I feel so good. I look so good. 21 years undefeated…This is a microwaved meal. I’m a home cooked meal…We gonna talk about this pussy. You punk. You faggot. You ho. [CMG: You’re dragging it out a bit mate. Sit down and shut the fuck up.]

McGregor: ‘I run boxing’

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McGregor and Mayweather appear at Wembley Arena in London, on the final stop of their world press tour. Unlike the previous venues, the stage is set up as a boxing ring. Mayweather wears a tiger-print top with a set of diamond necklaces, while McGregor arrives to The Foggy Dew, wearing a blue suit:

We have six weeks left from the biggest fight in boxing history, and I’m 29 today. I’m in shock. I get to quadruple my net worth with half a fight…He was wearing high heels yesterday. You should have worn them on the first day you stupid baldy twat…

He then rubs Mayweather’s head and pretends to slap it.

This is my first time in a boxing ring…and in six weeks I run boxing. How the fuck did they let me roll up in here. They got greedy.  This is my boxing ring. I am boxing.

In the Q&A McGregor is asked about his motivation:

They try and mock me. It motivates me to keep going. To conquer the unconquerable. Four years ago I was fighting in front of 500 people. Now I’m here, about to smoke this fool, and if that doesn’t show you what’s possible, I don’t know what does.

McGregor-Mayweather London Livestream

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McGregor and Mayweather appear on a livestream from Wembley Arena, London from 7 pm (GMT) 2.30 pm (ET), and 11.30pm (PT).

US viewers can also see the show below:

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor: London Press Conference | SHOWTIME

McGregor ‘would like to’ fight Nurmagomedov; Diaz ‘so bitter’

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Following the final press conference of the world tour in London, McGregor talks about fighting Nurmagomedov in Russia:

It’s certainly one of the things I would like to do. Whether it’s next, I don’t know. I don’t even know how close the Russia thing is. Whether Khabib can pull his shit together; he missed weight…There’s a few of them in the mix. A few of them need to pull their shit together, though, and get interest going and get me interested. Right now I don’t actually see anything.

On Nate Diaz:

That Diaz trilogy is also on my mind. He should really be thankful. Before he fought me he was [getting paid] 20,000 to show and 20,000 to win. His 19th fight in the UFC, and he was on 40 grand. Now he’s a multi-millionaire. So, I don’t know why he’s sitting there so bitter. Maybe them smacks he took in that rematch messed with his head a little bit. I hope not, but I think they did.

McGregor: How I will stop Mayweather

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After the London press conference, McGregor says how, ‘from a technical point of view’ he is going to stop Mayweather in four rounds:

I think an uppercut. An uppercut, or a hook around the temple.

13 Jul, 2017

McGregor on England: ‘I’m an Irishman’

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After the Brooklyn press conference, McGregor is asked about heading to England. Reporter:

You’re getting ready to get back to England, which is kind of home to you.

McGregor’s response is rapid.

I’m an Irishman. It’s separated by water. It’s not…English people have always been good to me. I’ve fought in England, I’ve been to England many times. They’ve always been close to Ireland and I look forward to going back.

Mayweather: McGregor’s my ho and Dana White’s his pimp

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McGregor and Mayweather appear together on the third date of their world press tour at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.  After McGregor speaks, Mayweather starts with his Hard Work chant.

I don’t just smell victory. Do you know what I smell? I smell a bitch. This bitch didn’t quit once. This bitch didn’t quite twice. This bitch quite three times.

He then brings out a bag and starts throwing money across the stage. [CMG: They’re all ones!]

This ain’t shit but a circus clown. And a pussy. I ain’t never quit.

When McGregor says, ‘Take them high heels off’ there appears to be a scuffle between members of both teams.

He’s the con artist. Real fighters don’t quit…This is my ho and I threw one dollar bills on this bitch…Dana White’s pimpin’ this bitch.

McGregor: Do they not know I’m half black?

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McGregor and Mayweather appear together on the third date of their world press tour at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. McGregor enters to The Foggy Dew, wearing sunglasses, with no shirt and patterned trousers, under a white fur coat. He starts his speech with:

50 cents a bitch. You and 50 are two fake money bitches. He’s bankrupt and you soon will be.

He then gives Mayweather a copy of Jay-Z’s 4:44 and says Mayweather should follow his example in building an empire. Then McGregor addresses those who have said his comments are racist.

Let’s address the race. A lot of the media seem to be saying I’m against black people. That’s absolutely f-cking ridiculous. Do they not know I’m half black? I’m half black from the bellybutton down.

He then talks about the coat:

The coat’s Polar Bear. I’m a cold c-nt. Someone come up here and stop me walking around this place like I own it. I don’t give a f-ck how hot it is outside, I’m wearing this shit.

Mayweather: I can read

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After McGregor’s taunts Mayweather that he can’t read:

What are you doing with a schoolbag on stage? You can’t even read.

Mayweather responds by posting a video of him reading a teleprompter for a promotional video for the upcoming fight. In the video, Mayweather pokes fun at rumours he can’t read.

You know I can’t read! You know I can’t read!

Mayweather not concerned about McGregor ‘boy’ comment

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Mayweather responds to McGregor calling him “boy” at their press conference in Los Angeles. Some commentators have said the term has racial connotations. Mayweather’s father has said McGregor was not racist for the comment.

Racism still exists but you know, I try to take something negative and turn it into something positive…We all know there’s only 2 types of boys — a white boy and a cowboy — and I’m neither. I’m just joking…I’m not upset at all…A lot of people say that Conor McGregor is racist but I’m not worried about that. It’s about going out there, doing my job. [When he said the boy comment] it is what it is. He’s entitled to feel how he wants to feel. I just want to stay in my zone and stay focused.

McGregor-Mayweather New York Livestream

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McGregor and Mayweather will appear on a livestream from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The show starts 11.30 pm (GMT) 7.30 pm (ET), and 4.30pm (PT).

Mayweather vs. McGregor: New York Press Conference | SHOWTIME

Mayweather Snr: McGregor is ‘not racist’

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After some commentators say that McGregor telling the younger Mayweather to “Dance for me boy, Boy!” at the LA press conference,  is racist…

…Mayweather senior comes to the Irishman’s defence.

Racist? I don’t know what that got to do with race. This is a boxing match. I don’t know what that got to do with no racists.

12 Jul, 2017

Drake gives intro to McGregor-Mayweather press conference

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McGregor and Drake share a hug before the fighter’s press conference in Toronto with Mayweather. At the event, Drake introduces both fighters:

Listen, I’m gonna be honest. I came here to witness history with each and every one of you. The biggest fight in the history of fighting. And of course they had to come to the greatest city in the world to do a press conference. So, whether it is Floyd Money Mayweather, or whether it is the Notorious Conor McGregor. I just want to welcome these two fighters to the great city of Toronto. Let’s get into the shit!

McGregor, Mayweather trade insults at Toronto Press Tour show

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Appearing at Budweiser Stage, Toronto, on the second date of their World Press Tour, McGregor takes to the stage first, wearing a tailored light blue suit. Mayweather follows wearing a black TMT Canada flag T-shirt. After a brief face-off the two fighters are supposed to take their seats, but they keep shouting at each other. When it is time for his speech McGregor hits the microphone and leads the crowd to chant ‘Fuck the Mayweathers!’

He won’t do shit. Do f-ckin’ nothing. Fuck Showtime too. [To Showtime Sports CEO, Stephen Espinoza] You little Weasel. You’re a f-cking bitch…When Floyd was 28 he was on Oscar De la Hoya’s undercard. Floyd is an old, weak bitch. 50 strippers on the payroll this man has. What’s he doing with that strip club? Shout out to all the stripper bitches on the payroll. At least Rob Kardashian only had one; he has 50.

A word to all the pundit pussies. You’re f-cking crazy if you think this man has a chance. His head is too small. I’ll bounce his head off the canvas and dribble that shit. he’s never fought a day in his life, he’s a runner. He’s boxings biggest bitch.

What the f-ck is he wearing? He looks like a little breakdancer. 12-year-old. He’s 40! You’re 40 years of age. What are you doing carrying a schoolbag on stage? You can’t even read.

Mayweather starts with his Hard Work chant.

One thing we do know. The f-cking fans can’t fight for you…We’re not talking about being at the top for 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years. Motherf-cker, 21 years. I can’t read but I make money. [CMG: You owe money]

Then he opens his backpack.

We gonna show you what the boss looks like. If you believe in yourself what you say you do bet your whole fight check you bitch. [CMG: No f-cking problem. Send the fu-cking contract…You know I like you [CMG: You love me]. And you all got the f-cking nerve to believe in a fighter who’s a quitter. I don’t quit. I don’t fold under pressure. I’m the best, and I know I’m the best.

Mayweather takes an Irish flag from a fan and walks around in it, prompting McGregor to grab the backpack.

There’s only about five grand in here!

Mayweather gives the flag to McGregor, who throws it at him. They then face off for a minute before leaving the stage.

McGregor-Mayweather Face Off audio released

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White releases a video that shows what McGregor and Mayweather said to each other during their face-off in LA.

CMG: Look me in the eye. I’m gonna bounce your head off the canvas. One shot is all it takes me. Anywhere on the dome. Anywhere on the dome, son. You can keep your gloves up too. I break the guard. My shots break the guard.
FM: Easy work. Easy work.
CMG: Four rounds and your unconscious….
FM: You ain’t making it out of the first round. Keep talking.
CMG: You ain’t knocked nobody out in over 20 years, motherf-cker. Them hands sore already? Do your hands hurt in the cold. You should get them massaged out. I’m a f-ckin’ animal. If this was a real fight you’d be dead already. If this was a real fight you’d be dead already. 20 seconds and I’d smash you within an inch of your life.
FM: Just show up
CMG: I’m right here. You ain’t gonna do shit.
White: I just noticed his suit says ‘F-ck you’.

Dana White’s Video Blog | MAY/MAC WORLD TOUR | Ep. 2

McGregor-Mayweather Toronto Livestream

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McGregor and Mayweather will appear on a livestream from Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Canada. The show starts 10.30 pm (GMT) 6.30 pm (ET), and 3.30pm (PT).