Conor McGregor reminds Floyd Mayweather he has overcome big odds before
By Michael Kelleher
Last Updated: 07/08/17 10:25am
Conor McGregor reminded Floyd Mayweather he has overcome seemingly impossible odds before as the pair squared off in Toronto during the second leg of their world press tour on Wednesday.
Former five-weight world champion Mayweather (49-0-26KO) is a prohibitive 1/8 favourite to defeat the UFC lightweight champion in what will be his first foray into boxing when the pair meet in Las Vegas on August 26.
But that hasn't fazed McGregor, who has shocked the world before, when he knocked out the then seemingly invincible Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds to become the UFC's undisputed featherweight champion.
"I thrive in uncomfortable positions," McGregor insisted. "There is nothing these guys can do to phase me.
"Twenty-eight years of age, I'm getting fight checks and promoter checks. When Floyd was 28, he was on Oscar De La Hoya's undercard and that's just facts.
"Toronto, what a city. I was here one time, I was also on a world tour. I was also facing an unconquerable quest. I was facing the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, Jose Aldo.
"They said the same things then as they're saying now. They said I have no chance. They said I'm in over my head. They said [he] kicks too hard, too many weapons. The Irishman is going to fall short, he doesn't stand a hope. It took me 13 seconds.
"One shot is all it takes. Check the facts. I bounce heads off the canvas.
"He tip-tap-toes to a decision. He's never fought a day in his life, he's a runner."
