Can Conor McGregor's 6-year-old son beat Jake Paul? Fans willing to 'put 1K' on Mac Jr: 'You will do it easily'
CLEVELAND, OHIO: Conor McGregor posted a video of his six-year-old child, Mac Jr. practicing boxing skills to become a world champion when he grows up. In the touching video, the boy displayed outstanding striking and movement for his age.
McGregor's fans believe that the six-year-old can beat YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul. On social media, McGregor posted a video of himself training his youngster. The video amassed over 3 million views and 36.9K likes just in one day.
'You will do it easily'
McGregor shared his son's video on Twitter and captioned it writing, "Everyday better. If I am tasty shots my son is gorgeous shots. Conor McGregor Junior your shots are just gorgeous to watch! If you wish to do it, you will do it easily." In the video, Mac Jr can be seen practicing punch combinations and ducking blows. During the poignant video, his father also explains maneuvers and encourages his little son before assisting him with his footwork.
Everyday better. If I am tasty shots my son is gorgeous shots. Conor McGregor Junior your shots are just gorgeous to watch! If you wish to do it, you will do it easily. pic.twitter.com/daNAYoWnjH
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 10, 2023
As soon as fans saw Mac Jr's video, it went viral, garnering over 250 comments in a single day. A fan expressed his willingness to "put 1K" on Mc Jr to beat Paul. He wrote, "I’d put 1k on him beating Jake Paul by the time he’s 8."
Another one wrote jokingly, "This kid beats Jake Paul."
A third fan wrote claiming that child is better than Paul, "Alright better than Jake Paul."
Conor McGregor prepares to return to the Octagon
The Irish MMA fighter is famed for his trademark left hook, and 19 of his 22 victories have come by knockout. McGregor has recently been flashing great gym footage as he prepares to return to the Octagon.
After breaking his tibia in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021, he has not fought in almost two years. The Irish MMA fighter is known for his trademark left hook, and he has won 19 of his 22 fights by knockout.
McGregor has recently been showing off some impressive workout footage as he prepares to return to the octagon.
He has not fought in almost two years since breaking his tibia in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. However, after defeating McGregor's previous opponent Nate Diaz by unanimous decision on Saturday, Paul dismissed the idea.
A trilogy battle between McGregor and Diaz is also possible, with both combatants receptive to the notion.