CONOR McGREGOR is the ‘Muhammad Ali of UFC’ according to boxing legend and his fellow countryman Katie Taylor.
The MMA star is still currently on the comeback trail after a horrific leg break in his trilogy defeat to Dustin Poirier.
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And undisputed boxing queen Taylor has revealed she contacted McGregor after his shattering loss.
Speaking on the MMA Hour, the 35-year-old Irish fighter said:” I messaged [McGregor] after the Dustin Poirier fight, just to offer some words of encouragement really
“He’s always been a fantastic support to me.”
She then likened him to ‘The Greatest’ Ali, who won 56 of his 61 fights, 37 by knockout.
Taylor added: “I think he’s just someone who’s actually transcended the sport. He’s like, for me, the Muhammad Ali of the UFC.
“He’s just a fantastic athlete. A great businessman as well.
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“But what he’s done in the sport and the UFC has been absolutely incredible, and I don’t think he’s celebrated as much as he should be here in Ireland.
“I think he is an absolute global superstar and just a phenomenal athlete, and he’s always been a complete gentleman toward me.”
It’s not the first time The Notorious has been compared to Ali.
A year ago his boxing coach Phil Sutcliffe paid him the ultimate compliment.
Sutcliffe told TheMacLife: “I tell most of our boxers, learn how to read, learn how to see the shots coming. He has that with fine art.
“He’s the Muhammad Ali of the UFC.”
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