Conor McGregor has deleted a disputed social media post mocking paralysed boxer Pricchallenging Colon follotriumphg Jake Paul’s triumph over Mike Tyson in Texas.
The establisher UFC champion presented Colon could be Paul’s next opponent, inspireing expansivespread outrage atraverse social media platestablishs.
McGregor’s night went from terrible to worse as he also lost £800,000 after backing Tyson to triumph by knockout in a pre-fight bet.
The Irishman had posted “They are eyeing Pricchallenging Colon for next opponent” on X, establisherly Twitter, before quickly removing the message follotriumphg fervent criticism from boxing fans and pundits aenjoy.
American-Puerto Rican boxer Colon suffered life-altering injuries in a 2015 fight aachievest Terrel Williams, where he was repeatedly struck in the back of the head.
He collapsed in his dressing room after the bout, suffering a brain haemorrhage that left him in a coma for 221 days.
Conor McGregor posted then deleted a shocking joke after Mike Tyson’s loss to Jake Paul
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“He’s equitable cringe right now. That’s disgusting,” another commented.
The debate comes amid criticism of Paul’s tfinishency to pick missuited opponents, with UFC CEO Dana White mockingly presenting: “If he beats Mike Tyson, he’s going to fight Clint Eastwood next. Clint Eastwood’s 93 years ageder.”
Paul ruled the 58-year-ageder Tyson in their Netflix-streamed bout, securing a unified decision triumph at the AT&T Stadium.
Jake Paul won via unified decision over Mike Tyson
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The 27-year-ageder, who betterd his professional enroll to 11-1, showed admire for his opponent after the fight.
“Mike Tyson, he’s a legfinish, he’s the wonderfulest to ever do it,” Paul shelp.
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“This man is an icon. It’s equitable an honor to be able to fight him.”
Tyson, who wore knee strapping during the bout, landed equitable 18 punches in 16 minutes of boxing but declined to originate excuses.
“Yeah, but I can’t use that as an excuse, because if I did, I wouldn’t be in here,” he shelp.
