Conor McGregor’s recent verbal attacks on Kamaru Usman during a livestream with Duelbits didn’t sit well with the welterweight champion. McGregor’s dismissive remarks about Usman as a “bum” drew a sharp response from Usman during an episode of the Pound 4 Pound podcast with Henry Cejudo.
Usman expressed his disappointment with McGregor’s comments, emphasizing that he never kicked McGregor while he was down despite McGregor’s past run-ins with the law. Usman stressed the importance of respect in the sport and pointed out that he had offered McGregor two opportunities to fight him while he was the champion.
McGregor’s upcoming fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 has fueled speculation about potential future matchups, including a clash with Usman. While McGregor aims for a welterweight title run, Usman has hinted at a return to the division, sparking curiosity about a potential showdown between the two fighters.
Although a McGregor-Usman matchup seems unlikely at this stage, Usman previously addressed the possibility on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast in early 2020. He expressed confidence in his ability to dominate McGregor, citing his size advantage and aggressive fighting style as factors that would tilt the odds in his favor.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding a potential bout between McGregor and Usman, Usman’s remarks highlight his readiness to face any challenger, while McGregor’s controversial comments add fuel to the speculation surrounding future matchups in the UFC.
