Conor McGregor Hits Boxer With Cheap Shot During Exhibition Match

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Conor's been partaking in extra-curricular activities during retirement.

Just a few weeks ago, Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the UFC which came as a bit of a shock to the fans who were hoping for another big fight from the former Irish champion. While Mcgregor's retirement probably won't last long, it's interesting to note that he's been involved in some exhibition boxing matches in Dublin, Ireland. One of those matches was last week against Irish fighter Michael McGrane who told TMZ that McGregor hit him with a cheap shot that ultimately gave him a gnarly black eye.

"It was as the cheapest shot I ever caught in me life, man," McGrane said. "You're meant to go back to your corner, but Conor never went back to his corner. Conor McGregor hit me a cheap shot in his own hometown. The ref was on his side. There's no way I would have won that fight unless I knocked him out."

The report stated that the fight actually ended in a draw. What's interesting about McGrane is that he's actually an electrician by trade and explained that he's looking to give up the profession so that he can pursue boxing full-time.

Needless to say, this isn't a very good look for Conor.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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