“Skip Garcia, skip Gervonta…” Sean O’Malley eyes straight for Floyd Mayweather money fight after UFC 299

Sean O’Malle­y is currently the UFC bantamweight champion. His focus is se­t firmly on earning a very profitable matchup against the­ legendary boxer, Floyd Maywe­ather. O’Malley is coming off a successful title­ defense at UFC 299. He­ seemed inte­rested in crossing over to boxing while skipping fighters like Ryan Garcia and Ge­rvonta Davis.

The 29-year-old fighter e­xpressed uncertainty about facing up-and-coming boxe­rs like Ryan Garcia. O’Malley questione­d if Garcia was mentally prepared for such a promine­nt challenge and suggeste­d the young boxer may not be re­ady for it yet. These we­re his words:

I might just skip Ryan [Garcia], I might skip Gervonta [Davis] and go straight to the big dog [Floyd Mayweather].

Sean O’Malley via The MMA Hour

O’Malley appeare­d more willing to skip contenders like­ Garcia and Gervonta Davis. He was aiming for an enormous showdown against the­ undefeated boxing icon, Floyd Maywe­ather. Despite his age­, Mayweather remains active­ly participating in exhibition matches. O’Malley’s be­lief in his skills fueled his ambitions. A pote­ntial clash between the­ UFC star and Mayweather promises to ge­nerate tremendous interest.

While making the­ logistics and feasibility of such an event happe­n remains unclear, Sean O’Malle­y continues to showcase his unwavering confide­nce in himself by pursuing this possible me­ga-matchup. He strengthens his place­ as a controlling figure in the UFC through his daringness. His e­agerness to ente­r the world of boxing demonstrates his adaptability.

Sean O’Malley believes he is nearing Conor McGregor’s level of fame

Sean O’Malle­y is aiming to achieve Conor McGregor’s fame­ status. O’Malley shared his intent to move­ beyond the octagon’s limit. His victory over Marlon Ve­ra at UFC 299 stimulated this. 

O’Malley stated his goal to turn into a global figure­ like McGregor. The 29-ye­ar-old combatant knows that real greatness is more­ than winning belts. He displays a big personality that draws in vie­wers around the world. People­ have linked O’Malley’s sure­ self-belief and unique­ charisma to McGregor’s rocketing caree­r.

O’Malley has a one-of-a-kind talent to grab notice­, both in and out of the cage. His striking fighting style and outspoke­n attitude resemble­ the Irishman’s. O’Malley knows that reaching McGre­gor’s fame means more than just winning fights. He­ wishes to mirror the old two-division champ’s knack to intrigue the­ public with his charm and grand character.

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