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Published 13:46 3 May 2015 BST
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About to relax and watch the fight. Inspiring to see an event like this. 10 weeks today I turn that arena green, white and orange.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2015
While the world waited for the greatest boxers of their generation, and Burer King, to head down to the ring, the featherweight fighter revealed just how much interest there is in is upcoming bout.
My first time headlining the MGM will enter in at No.33 in the highest MGM gates. Higher than Mayweather/Marquez and just below Tyson/Botha.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2015
Once the punches and points were doled out, and Mayweather was victorious, McGregor gave his take on the contest. There was a reference, again, to the fact that McGregor believes he can teach Mayweather a thing or eight in the octagon.
That felt more like a business transaction than a fight. Respect to Floyd though. Boxing is not the style of fighting to stop him.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2015
McGregor's star is firmly on the rise but he can still only dream of raking in a pay-day like Mayweather and Pacquaio.
Still, he's not doing too bad for himself...

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