It is a common practice for the stars of the current era to be compared with the legends of the past. In a similar incident, the Irish news organization Belfast Live Sport drew a comparison between Conor McGregor and Muhammad Ali. However, fans weren’t happy with the comparison. In addition, the post said ‘The Irish Muhammad Ali’, and fans weren’t letting it slide away easily. They were seen sharing their honest opinion regarding the comparison via comments on the post.

The Irishman is the first UFC fighter to lay his hand on two divisions at the same time. Moreover, earlier during his career, he took the entire division by storm with his cocky pre-fight predictions and his performance inside the octagon. His movements made him float like a butterfly, and his powerful punches were known to sting like a bee. However, ‘Notorious‘ has stained his legacies due to controversies. 

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The boxing legend, on the other hand, has done a lot for society outside the ring for him to achieve his legendary status. In contrast, Muhammad Ali is famous for his charitable work and social activism. He was using his platform to speak out against injustice and discrimination. He was a role model and an inspiration to many, and his legacy as a sports legend and cultural icon remains untarnished.

Fans react to Conor McGregor Muhammad Ali comparison

Fans did not react positively to the McGregor-Ali comparison. Here’s what they had to say:

One fan did not like the comparison at all: “How dare you compare this lunatic with the biggest legend of them all, Muhammad Ali.”

Furthermore, a fan felt the comparison was disrespectful to the late boxer: “Such disrespect to the legend and class that was Muhammed Ali to even put the two names in one sentence. He’s a yoke”

In addition, one fan said the comparison was not fair: “Ah leave Muhammad Ali out of it , that’s not fair”

Moreover, another fan said: “That’s some disrespect to Muhammad Ali.”

Someone was not a fan of the term ‘Irish Ali’: “The Irish Ali? Couldn’t lace his boots.”

Furthermore, one fan saw no point in comparison: “Never , he’s no comparison”

This fan was not having the comparison at all. The netizen said: “He certainly is no Muhammad Ali and I never heard him call that. A great disrespect to Ali, he was a great person, in and out of the ring. This mouth almighty could never hold a candle to him …!”

In addition, this fan did not want them to be put in the same sentence. They said: “Don’t put him and Muhammad Ali in the same sentence ffs.”

One fan said that Jesus was weeping due to the comparison. They said: “Oh my god who put him and Muhammad Ali name in same sentence what an insult to Ali. Jesus wept!!”

A fan had enough: “The Irish Muhammad Ali” FML I’ve heard it all now!!”

Back when McGregor spoke about Ali graciously

‘Mystic Mac’ has been a long-time admirer of the boxing legend. He has spoken about the legend respectfully a lot of times.

During one instance, he sent a Tweet, calling him ‘The Worlds Greatest’.

What do you make of the McGregor and Ali comparison? Let us know in the comments.

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