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15 Mar, 2017

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

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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.