EXCLUSIVE: Conor McGregor backs Katie Taylor to ‘do the business’ against Chantelle Cameron as she is ‘faster’ and ‘more skilled’ than the Brit… claiming the Bray Bomber is a ‘ferocious fighter’ that was ‘born and bred’ to box
- McGregor says Taylor is an ‘exciting’ fighter that was ‘born and bred’ to box
- Taylor is facing current light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron tonight
- The MMA star says Taylor will win the fight as she is ‘faster’ and more ‘skilled’
Conor McGregor described Katie Taylor as a ‘semi-automated pistol’ that keeps firing ‘rockets out of the chamber’ during an exclusive interview with Mail Sport ahead of her highly-anticipated title fight this evening.
Taylor will look to become an undisputed world champion in a second weight category on her Irish homecoming when she challenges Chantelle Cameron in Dublin this evening.
McGregor has backed Taylor to win the fight, stating she is ‘faster’ and ‘more skilled’ than her British opponent. However, the MMA star did admit it would be tough bout given Cameron’s credentials.
Nevertheless, McGregor is confident in Taylor’s abilities, stating she is ‘exciting’ fighter that was ‘born and bred’ to box before claiming Taylor is a ‘ferocious’ athlete that turns into a ‘different person’ once she step foot in the ring.
McGregor – who has flown in specifically for the fight – went on to express his excitement for the atmosphere this evening, claiming the first undisputed vs undisputed title fight will ‘break the decimals’ at the 3Arena in Dublin.
McGregor sat down with Mail Sport (above) to discuss the Irish boxer’s homecoming bout
Taylor will put her undefeated record on the line when she faces Chantelle Cameron tonight
Speaking exclusively to Mail Sport, McGregor said: ‘Her shots are like a semi-automated pistol. That’s how she shoots. They are rockets out of the chamber. She has an unlimited clip. They just keep coming and coming and coming.
‘The engine is unlimited. She is an exciting fighter to watch. I saw her for the first time went to watch her live was like watching a holy angel. I watched her walk into the ring and she became a completely different person.
‘She was ferocious. This lady is for real. Everyone thinks she sweet and timid but she is far from sweet and timid in the ring. She stands by her beliefs and values and comes out flying. She is a fighter, born and bred. We are with her all the way.’
McGregor went on to speak about the atmosphere in Ireland ahead of the fight and the reception Taylor will receive inside the 3Arena this evening.
The MMA star told Mail Sport: ‘The sound [in the 3Arena] will break the decimals. You know at a rock concert and they check the sound levels, well this is going to break the decimals.
‘She’s a professional though so she can handle it. I’m excited for it, it’s going to be crazy. Katie’s got this, she’s experienced, she’s calm and when the bell rings, she knows what to do.’
Taylor will put her undefeated record on the line and look to become a two-weight champion when she faces the British star in Dublin this evening.
McGregor says Taylor (left) is ‘faster’ and more ‘skilled’ than her British opponent (right)
The MMA stars has also said that Taylor’s fight will ‘break the decimals’ at the 3Arena in Dublin
Cameron – who has held the WBC title since 2020; the IBF and Ring Magazine titles since 2021; and the WBA and WBO titles since November 2022 – will be a tough opponent for Katie.
However, McGregor has backed Taylor to get the job done, claiming the Bray Bomber is ‘faster’ and more ‘skilled’ than her British opponent.
McGregor said: ‘She [Katie Taylor] gets the win, she gets the win. But you know, she’s going up in weight. She’s facing a larger women in her chance to become a two division world champion. So it’s going to be a tough bout.
‘That being said I think Katie has better skills, I think she is faster and she’s beaten her before in the amateur ranks. I know that is very different to the pro ranks but it’s something to be said. I fancy her doing the business for sure.’
