CONOR MCGREGOR called Jake Paul, a YouTube star who has become a boxer, a 'jackass.' This is after the American described his boxing skills as 'embarrassing.
McGregor posted a video showing his progress in preparing for his return to combat sports after he broke his tibia in July.
Paul criticized McGregor's boxing
Paul criticized the UFC two-division champion and said that the Irishman had a lack of head movement and that his chin was too open.
McGregor has not taken Paul's criticism seriously.
The 33-year old responded to Paul's tweets with a Twitter video calling him a 'jackass'.
After a great start to his professional boxing career, Paul is eager to fight McGregor.
Paul, Ohio-born, won wins over YouTuber AnEsonGib and ex-NBA star Nate Robinson. He also defeated former UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.
McGregor said to The Mirror, "Who knows?" after Paul beat Woodley. Never say never."
He said, "I didn’t see the Woodley fight. It made only a few thousand purchases. It was online.
McGregor could return to the octagon after the square circle.
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UFC legend Michael Bisping believes McGregor could defeat champion Charles Oliveira.
Joe Rogan said that Conor's best days were probably over. It's impossible to stay at the top for ever.
"I will tell you this: If there was a person you would put Charles Oliveira against in the top five, it would be him.
"Charles is hittable, and Conor can still f***ing hits. He's quick and Charles is good.
"I just said, Conor could come back and beat Charles Oliveira to become champion again.
"That's -- I don’t think I could deal with the rest of the world if that happens. Oh my god.
It might happen. He still has that left hand, he still has power and speed.
