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Conor McGregor Calls Out Manny Pacquiao
Conor McGregor, the UFC legend, had some strong words for boxing icon Manny Pacquiao during a recent event in Riyadh. McGregor demanded that Pacquiao "man up" and accept his fight demands, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo looking "terrified." McGregor and Ronaldo were seated together alongside Saudi Arabia's chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al-Sheikh.
Challenging Pacquiao to a Showdown
During the event, McGregor talked up the possibility of a future showdown with Pacquiao. He called on Pacquiao to fight him at a higher weight and allow him to use more of his weapons, including kicking and grappling. McGregor playfully shared a laugh with Ronaldo after making his demands, but fans were convinced that Ronaldo was secretly petrified.
Pacquiao's Legal Dispute and Retirement
Manny Pacquiao signed with Paradigm Management in 2020, the same agency that represents McGregor. This set the stage for a potential bout between the two fighters. However, Pacquiao later became embroiled in a legal dispute with Paradigm, resulting in a loss for Pacquiao. He was ordered to pay $5.1 million after fighting Yordenis Ugas without Paradigm's involvement. Despite retiring after the loss, Pacquiao has hinted at a comeback ever since.
McGregor's Boxing Future
Conor McGregor, who hasn't returned to the ring since his 2017 loss to Floyd Mayweather, has refused to rule out another boxing match in the future. He has developed a relationship with Saudi Arabia and joined Pacquiao in Riyadh last October for another boxing event. McGregor was recently back in Saudi Arabia with Ronaldo to watch Anthony Joshua's fight against Otto Wallin.
Overall, McGregor's call-out to Pacquiao has caused quite a stir, leaving Ronaldo looking "terrified" and fans eagerly awaiting any developments in the potential showdown between the two fighters.
