UFC star Conor McGregor couldn’t help but take a dig at Dustin Poirier in his praise of Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Like combat sports fans around the world, the MMA mogul was left in awe of the back-and-forth war that was Fury vs Wilder III.
McGregor took to social media to congratulate both men for their heroic efforts on Sunday evening, although he made sure to include a shot at rival Poirier.
The Notorious tweeted: “Great fight that.
“Both warriors, both winners. Hard to not be impressed with Deontay there.
“Against the much larger man and almost got it done. Great fight.
“40lb’s in weight difference is A LOT. Fair play both men there, very enjoyable fights they have had together. Respect.
“Their skill levels are unique but very close. A great heavyweight trilogy that was.
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“I love when it gets set for certain and both have an honourable showing.
“Not the fam in the ring fake celebrating after a freak injury etc etc you know the gig, God bless the real in this world.
“Congrats Tyson and Paris. Me and Dee are so happy for you and the kids. Congrats Deontay and Telli also.
“Was great meeting you guys recently. A real proud showing that was, and could have went either way.
“Amazing! Happy Sunday now today with the cheddar and the memory’s God bless.”
The ‘freak accident’ McGregor referred to was the broken leg he suffered in his UFC 264 trilogy fight with Poirier in July.
The former two-division champion shattered his left tibia and fibula in the final seconds of the first round of the Sin City showdown.
McGregor, 33, is making a faster than expected recovery and already feels capable of throwing one of his wide array of kicks.
Last month, the Irishman told YouTuber Adam’s Apple: “I feel like I could kick right now.
“I honestly feel like I could kick right now, but I’ve just got to listen to the doctors, listen to the people that are guiding me.
“That’s what I’ve done so far, I’ve committed myself to the work and I’m back on the feet.
“It’s so good to be back on the feet.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
