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27th February 2017
09:02pm GMT

"He has serious talent. He's a great fighter. You'll just have to see what happens when the fight is made with Mayweather - which I do believe will be made. I don't doubt Conor at all in his ability and he believes 100% in his ability. I don't believe he's going into the fight just for money, he believes he's going to win."https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/833664758633136128 When asked about McGregor's walking out with him for his pro debut, Conlan admitted he was honoured to be joined by the UFC star. The Belfast boxer helped McGregor with his preparations for his grudge match against Nate Diaz at UFC 202 and ever since then, they have become more friendly.
"I've known Conor quite a while now. You know, I got him the sparring partners he needed for Nate Diaz, for the rematch. Our friendship's kind of grown since then."Conlan recounted the moment he asked McGregor to walk out with him in New York with a smile washed over his face. The two were at an event in Belfast when Conlan put McGregor on the spot, but he didn't hesitate with his response.
"We were talking, we were at an event in Belfast and I asked him in front of the whole crowd. He shook on it, gave me his word and that's what happened, it was simple as that. He loved it, I loved it, he said it would be an honour. I said it would be an honour to have him."It's going to be one hell of a Paddy's Day this year.
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