Conor McGregor criticized Jake Paul and Mike Perry following their boxing match where Paul emerged victorious. Paul won the fight via technical knockout in the sixth round, marking his 10th professional boxing victory. After the match, Paul set his sights on Mike Tyson for his next opponent. Perry, who competes in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, is expected to return to the promotion following his loss to Paul. McGregor, who has been engaged in a war of words with Paul, took to social media to express his disdain for both fighters, labeling Paul as the “biggest p—bag” and criticizing Perry for his performance and choice of opponent.
In his posts, McGregor called out Paul for the weight difference between him and Perry, accusing him of being juiced and lacking the courage to face real competition. McGregor also mocked Paul for calling out Mike Tyson, questioning his decision to challenge a boxing legend like Tyson after defeating Perry. McGregor further insulted Paul, referring to him as a “b—h p–s” and criticizing his behavior inside and outside the ring. McGregor then turned his attention to Tyson, sarcastically wishing him luck in his boxing endeavors and declaring him released from any supposed obligations he may have had.
Perry responded to McGregor’s comments by pointing out that McGregor does not have the authority to fire him, as they are both owners of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Perry suggested that McGregor should instead consider facing Jake Paul in a boxing match, drawing parallels between that potential matchup and McGregor’s previous fight against Floyd Mayweather. McGregor has been inactive since breaking his leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier in 2022. Although he was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler, the bout was called off at the last minute, leaving McGregor without a clear path back to the ring or octagon.
McGregor’s criticism of Paul and Perry highlights the ongoing tensions and rivalries within the combat sports world, where fighters often engage in verbal sparring and social media exchanges to build hype for potential matchups. McGregor’s scathing remarks towards both fighters reflect his competitive nature and desire to remain in the spotlight despite his recent setbacks. As the landscape of combat sports continues to evolve with the emergence of new talents like Jake Paul, McGregor’s future in the sport remains uncertain, leaving fans and analysts speculating on what his next move will be.
