Conor’s almost 30 but he’s like a toddler who didn’t get his own way and is throwing a giant tantrum
MCGREGOR MELTDOWN: UFC STAR
Muhammad Ali lightweight title for not defending it in the required time. Is he afraid he won’t win?
After all his bluster about beating Floyd Mayweather, the boxer defeated him easily in a technical knockout in last year’s multi-million euro crossover fight.
His most recent tweet reads: “You’ll strip me of nothin, yis do-nothing c**ts.” But they can, and they did.
For all his riches, this was one action that Mcgregor had no control over. And he has gotten used to having everything his own way.
The fighter is all too aware that nothing he can do will make any dent in his fortunes.
Even if he is banned from the UFC by chief Dana White – who described his actions as “the most disgusting thing in UFC history” – he will be instantly picked up by another promoter. He makes 90% of his money from pay-per-view and only 10% from sponsorship.
But what he will affect is his reputation. He may say he doesn’t care, that playing the bad boy is all part of his appeal, but the truth is Mcgregor likes being a leading light for those who come from little to go on and succeed, telling them to “dream big”. He likes reminding
He may say he doesn’t care but truth is Mcgregor likes being a leading light for those who have come from nothing