Published 16:20 IST, May 2nd 2020

Conor McGregor admits making lot of 'embarrassing' mistakes in 2017 Floyd Mayweather fight

Conor McGregor recently admitted that he made a lot of mistakes in his boxing contest against Floyd Mayweather which he doesn't want to look back at.

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Cor McGregor got stopped by undefeated boxer Floyd Maywear in 10th round of ir electrifying contest back in 2017 in an epic cross-promotion boxing match. Though Cor McGregor commanded fight for a commendable period of time, he could t survive inside ring till end against Floyd Maywear. While UFC superstar was intensely criticised after his loss against Floyd Maywear, Cor McGregor has once again looked back at his defeat after three years and mitted that he me a lot of mistakes in fight. Here is what Cor McGregor said about his technical mistakes against Floyd Maywear.

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Cor McGregor reflects on his “embarrassing” loss against Floyd Maywear

Before facing Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, Irish superstar was asked to reflect on his loss opposite Floyd Maywear and Cor McGregor claimed that he shivers with embarrassment whenever he looks back at fight since he showcased a lot of technical flaws in fight and training sessions."I actually look at Maywear [fight], shots on bag and way I was punching and I actually can’t even watch that. I shiver when I see way I was throwing my punches back n. I just wasn’t sitting right on m, just floating through air. w I’m getting into positions and sitting in. Got to go through everything to learn, to truly learn. Experience is best teacher of all." said Cor McGregor.

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However, Cor McGregor has furr claimed that he can defeat Floyd Maywear if y have a re-match in near future. Cor has also been vocal about wanting to fight for a boxing world title and he is seemingly confident about doing it in near future. Since news broke out, UFC giant has been rumoured to go against numerous boxing celebrities including likes of Terence Crawford, Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez or than Floyd Maywear.

Maywear vs McGregor 2? Update

At beginning of 2020, Floyd Maywear claimed that he is coming out of retirement and would love to take two more fights inside UFC octagon. He also teased fans with a poster of Maywear vs McGregor 2, minutes after Cor McGregor vanquished Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. However, Maywear vs McGregor looks in jeopardy after two back-to-back deaths in Maywear’s family.

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16:20 IST, May 2nd 2020