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CONOR McGREGOR said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’s and goaded ‘I made you’ to his rival. McGregor was full of praise for Nick, who made his UFC return after six years out but was beaten in round three by Robbie Lawler.
Conor McGregor said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’sCredit: Getty
Nick Diaz was beaten on his UFC return by Robbie LawlerCredit: Getty
Up until the stoppage, the Stockton veteran had put on a ruthless display of boxing, landing combinations and body shots.
McGregor, who lost and then beat Nick’s younger brother Nate in 2016, praised the former Strikeforce champion online.
But he also used the opportunity to throw out a dig at old rival Nate, fuelling speculation of a trilogy bout between them.
McGregor, 33, tweeted: “Nate your boxing is p*** compare to nicks. We been fed garbage with your sloppy shots the last few years.
“Can see the clear difference between the two brothers after last night. Balance, composure. Another level the big bro is on to you. I made you.”
Nate, 36, became the first man to ever beat McGregor when he filled in on under two week’s notice at UFC 196.

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But the result was avenged five months later in a five-round classic at UFC 202, leaving a trilogy decider evading fans ever since.
Nate most recently lost to British welterweight Leon Edwards, 30, but wants to return in December.
McGregor meanwhile is nursing a broken tibia suffered against Dustin Poirier, 32, in July.
Poirier, who was first beaten by the Irishman in 2014, knocked him out in the rematch in January and won the trilogy by doctor stoppage.
McGregor is hoping to make a comeback next year having undergone surgery on the injury.
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TYRON WOODLEY has finally got his ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo… on his middle finger as he demands a rematch with the YouTube star.The 39-year-old has stuck true to his word after promising he would get inked over the weekend in his bid to secure a second fight with the ex-Disney actor.
Tyron Woodley has had Jake Paul’s name tattooed on his middle finger in his bid to secure a rematchCredit: Instagram / @twooodley
Woodley, 39. lost in his boxing bout against YouTube star Paul in Ohio last monthCredit: Getty
Speaking to Ariel Helwani on Instagram live, the ex-UFC welterweight champion said: “I think the most sensible thing to do is run it back [have a rematch].
“I think I’m getting this tattoo Saturday by the way. Yeah, I just feel like I should do it because it’s a solid thing to do.
“Yeah, I’m going to do it on Saturday.”
And he has now taken to social media to show off his tattoo, which was one of Paul’s conditions if Woodley wished to set up a second bout.
The pair had made a bet prior Paul’s split decision victory in their fight last month that the loser would get a tattoo of the victor’s name.
Sharing a snap of his new ink on Instagram, former UFC champ Woodley said: “I love you son.

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“Now come and get this a** whippin’ cause I heard you been talking back to your elders @jakepaul #ManOfMyWord.
“WHERE YOU AT!?”
He then uploaded a clip showing Paul agreeing to grant him a rematch should he get his name somewhere on his body.
His fans were quick to comment on the post, as one commented: “Man you were a legend, now this? Wtf is this.”

Another remarked: “Let’s run in back, but this time knock him through the ropes.”
A third added: “Nahhh S***! Here we go again.”
Meanwhile one simply stated: “Run it back.”
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CONOR McGREGOR said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’s and goaded ‘I made you’ to his rival. McGregor was full of praise for Nick, who made his UFC return after six years out but was beaten in round three by Robbie Lawler.
Conor McGregor said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’sCredit: Getty
Nick Diaz was beaten on his UFC return by Robbie LawlerCredit: Getty
Up until the stoppage, the Stockton veteran had put on a ruthless display of boxing, landing combinations and body shots.
McGregor, who lost and then beat Nick’s younger brother Nate in 2016, praised the former Strikeforce champion online.
But he also used the opportunity to throw out a dig at old rival Nate, fuelling speculation of a trilogy bout between them.
McGregor, 33, tweeted: “Nate your boxing is p*** compare to nicks. We been fed garbage with your sloppy shots the last few years.
“Can see the clear difference between the two brothers after last night. Balance, composure. Another level the big bro is on to you. I made you.”
Nate, 36, became the first man to ever beat McGregor when he filled in on under two week’s notice at UFC 196.

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But the result was avenged five months later in a five-round classic at UFC 202, leaving a trilogy decider evading fans ever since.
Nate most recently lost to British welterweight Leon Edwards, 30, but wants to return in December.
McGregor meanwhile is nursing a broken tibia suffered against Dustin Poirier, 32, in July.
Poirier, who was first beaten by the Irishman in 2014, knocked him out in the rematch in January and won the trilogy by doctor stoppage.
McGregor is hoping to make a comeback next year having undergone surgery on the injury.
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ANDERSON SILVA wants to fight Floyd Mayweather and ‘break all pay-per-view records’, his coach said. The Brazilian was last year released from the UFC and decided to instead continue his career in the ring.
Anderson Silva wants to fight Floyd Mayweather and ‘break all PPV records’Credit: Getty
Floyd Mayweather came out of retirement to face YouTuber Logan Paul
It has seen Silva, 46, beat ex-boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez, 35, and knock out fellow MMA legend Tito Ortiz, 46.
But now the UFC middleweight icon wants to jump to the top of the sport and challenge one of boxing’s best ever, 50-0 Mayweather.
Silva’s trainer Luiz Dorea told AG Fight: “I think the one fight that should happen was between Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva.
“One of the greatest boxing athletes against one of the greatest MMA in the world.
“Floyd faced Logan Paul, who doesn’t have that much experience in boxing, in an exhibition match. I think I could have a deal.
“These fights against YouTubers can happen too, because Anderson wants something that motivates him. We will have good news soon.”

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Mayweather, 44, officially retired as a professional in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 33, in ten rounds.
But only this June he returned for an exhibition bout against YouTuber Logan Paul, 26, which ended without a winner after no KO was scored.
Mayweather had no problems in giving away TWO STONE to Paul, who later survived all eight rounds.
And Silva now wants to prize the American back into the ring, and smash the 4.6m PPV record he shares after his 2015 win over Manny Pacquiao, 42.
Dorea said: “It’s my wish and his. We have great respect for Floyd Mayweather and he is one of the greatest boxing athletes in history.
“He tested himself against a YouTuber heavier than him, so why not Anderson Silva? It would break all pay-per-view records.
“We would like to do. It has everything to do.”
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LOGAN PAUL said ‘I know who my next opponent is’… and it is not Anderson Silva.The YouTuber was in talks with Silva earlier in the summer, before the Brazilian instead fought fellow UFC legend Tito Ortiz in the boxing ring.
Logan Paul said ‘I know who my next opponent is’Credit: Reuters
Anderson Silva was in talks with Logan Paul but that fight is not on the horizonCredit: Getty
He knocked out Ortiz, 46, in round one and afterwards opened the door to fighting Paul, 26, or his younger brother Jake, 24.
But Silva, 46, will not be the latest man to fight Paul, who told True Geordie: “I know who my next opponent is.”
He then confirmed it was a real fighter, opposed to a celebrity, following his two fights with online rival KSI.
Paul has not ruled out one day fighting Silva, who recently beat ex-boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 35, but has more lucrative options.
He explained: “Anderson does look good, he’s kind of leading the charge.
“Tito looked like f***ing s***. Vitor Belfort looked like f***ing s*** I don’t want to be a full on professional boxer.

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“I literally have no interest in doing that. I have an interest in putting on the biggest shows in the world and Vitor Belfort is not that.
“Anderson is still not that. It’s more interesting, but here’s why, here’s what I have to weigh, ready?
“How good is the guy and how much are they bringing to the table.
“Anderson is very good as a boxer and he doesn’t bring that much to the table.
“It’s risk-reward, it’s a f***ing business. Bro, would I fight Anderson Silva? Yes. Do I think I can beat him? Yes. Am I going to? Probably not.”
Paul in 2018 drew in an exhibition against KSI, 28, but lost the rematch by split-decision a year later.
It’s risk-reward, it’s a f***ing business. Bro, would I fight Anderson Silva? Yes. Do I think I can beat him? Yes. Am I going to? Probably not.”Logan Paul on Anderson Silva
He then returned this June in a similar exhibition against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 44, and survived all eight rounds.
And he claimed if it had been a regular 12 round fight, then he would have spectacularly knocked out and become the first to ever beat Mayweather.
Paul said: “My conditioning is f***ing good, bro. If the fight went 10 or 12 rounds, I think I would knock him out. I say that in full conviction.
“I saw him breathing heavy for the first time that eighth round and it was because I had been leaning on him.
“I’m 30 pounds heavier. Like no matter how you cut it, me leaning on a guy that size is gonna get him tired no matter how good he is.
“I was coming alive too. That’s what we trained for, we sparred for 12 rounds. I’m probably throwing 120 punches by the 12th round.
“My conditioning is good, I had a little ‘uhh’ in the fourth round then second wind came in.”
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JAKE PAUL revealed he has been getting ‘EIGHT-figure paydays’ for his fights including against Tyron Woodley. The internet sensation earned the biggest win in his four-fight career against Woodley at the end of August over the eight-round distance.
Jake Paul revealed he has been getting ‘eight-figure paydays’ for his fightsCredit: Amanda Westcott
Reported pay-per-view numbers revealed the fight sold just under the 500,000 mark while the 16,000-seat Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse was sold out.
Paul boasted about how his dedication to boxing has seen him receive at least $10MILLION for each of his fights.
He told the Daily Mail: “It’s eight-figure paydays. The money is great, the business is great, it is.
“I work blood, sweat, and tears in the gym, but this is a product of working day in and day out since I was 17 years old.”
The social media phenomenon is said to be worth around £21million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
He has posed in private jets, flash cars and showed off his collection of luxury jewellery.

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But Paul recently moved from his California mansion to the boxing nation of Puerto Rico, to avoid the distractions of Los Angeles and focus on training.
He first began boxing in 2018, winning an exhibition in Manchester against British YouTuber ‘Deji’.
The same night, his brother Logan drew against Deji’s brother, KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji.
Logan, 26, then turned professional a year later losing to KSI, 28, in their LA rematch by split-decision.
A year later, Paul, 24, followed suit and beat online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, a friend of KSI’s, on his pro debut.
He went on to then knock out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, both 37, before his win against Woodley, 39.
Paul he been training throughout the three years non-stop and has become a polarising figure among boxing and MMA fans.
His years as a controversial content creator whose pranks found himself in trouble with the law appear to now be over thanks to his venture into boxing.
Paul explained: “The internet is a ruthless place where you’re never really held accountable for your actions.
“This sport can save my life and I’m sure it can save others.”
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JAKE PAUL has heard ‘idiot’ Conor McGregor may have ‘mistook’ Machine Gun Kelly for him after the MTV Video Music Awards bust-up. McGregor hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons after he was captured exchanging words on the red carpet with rapper Machine Gun Kelly.
Conor McGregor clashed with Machine Gun Kelly at the MTV Video Music AwardsCredit: Getty
Jake Paul pictured with Machine Gun KellyCredit: Zuffa LLC
Then, he even threw a drink at the artist, who was joined by his partner Megan Fox.
YouTuber-turned boxer Paul, who has long been calling out McGregor, is a friend of Machine Gun Kelly’s.
And the 24-year-old heard the scuffle may have been a case of mistaken identity.
He said on ESPN: “Some people are saying that Conor McGregor mistook him for me because we look the same, like blonde hair, little bit tall.
“That was like the rumour that happened, I think it’s hilarious.
“Conor McGregor is a real fighter, why is he on a celebrity red carpet throwing drinks at Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly? It’s just disrespectful.

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“But Kells handled himself like a professional, he didn’t get hot, he didn’t retaliate because I think he knows that Conor just looked like an idiot.
“This guy is falling apart and trying to find any reason to get attention.”
McGregor, 33, attended the awards with a walking cane as he continues to nurse the broken tibia suffered against Dustin Poirier, 32, in July.
He is already training ahead of his expected return next year and even invited Machine Gun Kelly to his comeback fight.

McGregor told Adam’s Apple: “It’s all good. Come to the next fight.
“They’re more than [welcome]. Come watch me perform any time. I’ll perform no problem.
“Everyone is more than welcome to come to my fights and come to the shows.”
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