“Man is s**king his own balls” – Sean O’Malley claiming to beat prime Conor McGregor in 145-pound division doesn’t sit well with UFC fans

Sean O'Malley believes he could defeat peak Conor McGregor in a boxing bout at 145 pounds.

“Man is s**king his own balls” – Sean O’Malley claiming to beat prime Conor McGregor in 145-pound division doesn’t sit well with UFC fans

Sean O'Malley believes he could beat Conor McGregor in boxing (via Imago)

Sean O’Malley is the rising star of the UFC’s bantamweight division. His charming demeanor, as well as his crisp striking skills, have made him a popular face in the UFC.  He recently made a bold statement during an interview. He declared that he would defeat a prime Conor McGregor in a boxing match at 145 pounds. 

The brash and confident Sean O’Malley is known for his impressive striking skills. He claimed this during an interview with Patrick Bet-David. He said that he was better suited for the bout due to his height and speed. This is what he said:

I think I have the best striking in MMA, hands down. I'm taller, I believe I’m faster. I think it would be a competitive fight.
Sean O’Malley via an Valuetainment
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Conor McGregor was the UFC featherweight and lightweight champion. He was widely regarded as one of the most dynamic and effective strikers in MMA history. The Irishman’s notorious left-hand counter-punch and accurate boxing skills propelled him to numerous high-profile victories. The most significant was his historic 13-second knockout of then-champion Jose Aldo.

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O’Malley also has a great counter punch on top of his exceptional footwork and range management. He has a diverse striking arsenal and could outbox McGregor’s prime version. The 29-year-old American showcased his prowess time and again, exhibiting a diverse array of techniques. His most significant victory came when he knocked out Aljamain Sterling with a crisp counter. He is now set to fight Marlon Vera at UFC 299.

Fight fans reacted to Sean O’Malley’s claims about beating Conor McGregor

Sean O’Malley’s bold claim about defeating prime Conor McGregor ignited a firestorm of reactions from fight fans. The brash and confident bantamweight contender’s words have polarized opinions within the combat sports community.

Fight fans reacted to Sean O'Malley's claim
Fight fans reacted to Sean O’Malley’s claim (via Marca.com)

Many fans have expressed unwavering support for O’Malley’s self-belief and striking prowess. Other fight fans dismissed O’Malley’s claim as mere delusion and overconfidence. They contended that McGregor’s experience, power, and proven track record against elite competition give him a substantial advantage. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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O’Malley’s bold claim has once again demonstrated his ability to generate buzz and controversy within the sport. His words, whether proven right or wrong, have undoubtedly fueled the fire. The anticipation surrounding his future performances inside the Octagon has now increased exponentially.

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