Conor McGregor recently weighed in on Oleksandr Usyk’s split decision victory over Tyson Fury, lauding Usyk’s incredible performance. With this win, Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. McGregor expressed his support for a potential rematch between Fury and Anthony Joshua or a trilogy fight between Joshua and Usyk, acknowledging the tall order for Fury but not ruling it out entirely.
In McGregor’s eyes, Fury invoking his rematch clause is a logical step after his first professional boxing loss. Despite Fury’s claim of being the actual winner and attributing the result to the war in Usyk’s country, McGregor commended all involved in this era of heavyweight fighting for their efforts.
Interestingly, McGregor’s relationship with Fury dates back to 2015 when Fury accused him of copying his style ahead of McGregor’s UFC 194 bout with Jose Aldo.
Fury humorously noted McGregor’s sudden adoption of similar traits like growing a beard and talking trash, attributing it to his own success as the heavyweight champion. McGregor went on to win the featherweight title that same week, cementing his status as a dominant force in combat sports.
Although McGregor’s activity in the octagon has been limited in recent years, with only four fights since 2015, he remains one of the most prominent figures in mixed martial arts.
His upcoming return to the UFC against Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 after a three-year hiatus has generated significant anticipation among fans. As McGregor prepares to step back into the octagon, his comments on the world of boxing reflect his ongoing interest and involvement in combat sports at large.
