Malignaggi: Conor McGregor ‘whimpers like a girl’ when hit to the body

Since photos of Paulie Malignaggi purportedly being knocked down by Conor McGregor during sparring had surfaced, things have not been pleasant between the two…

By: Milan Ordoñez | 6 years ago
Malignaggi: Conor McGregor ‘whimpers like a girl’ when hit to the body
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Since photos of Paulie Malignaggi purportedly being knocked down by Conor McGregor during sparring had surfaced, things have not been pleasant between the two men. This had pushed the former two-weight world boxing champion to leave the McGregor camp, with only three weeks left before the August 26th fight against Floyd Mayweather.

“Magic Man” stated via a long social media post that his decision to cut ties with Conor and the rest of team McGregor was because of some “stuff outside the ring”, as well as “some ways things were handled in camp.” He also gave his word that he will not be giving away “anything tactical”, based on what he has picked up during his two sparring sessions with the Irishman.

But it all seemed to have changed on Saturday, when Malignaggi gave a little bit of information about some strategy against McGregor.

Just last week, Malignaggi was complimentary about the progress he has seen from McGregor. Now, he says they were words that should not have been taken seriously.

Mayweather vs. McGregor is scheduled for a 12-round fight at 154 pounds at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Milan Ordoñez
Milan Ordoñez

Milan Ordoñez has been covering combat sports since 2012 and has been part of the Bloody Elbow staff since 2016. He’s also competed in amateur mixed martial arts and submission grappling tournaments.

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