Conor McGregor, Paulie Malignaggi get into heated confrontation
LAS VEGAS — As Conor McGregor made his grand arrival ahead of his highly anticipated Saturday bout against Floyd Mayweather, the UFC lightweight champion held a few brief sessions with the media.
While making his way to the exit, McGregor stopped once more to speak with the media. As McGregor was talking, former sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi listened intently to what he had to say.
A hint of something was about to happen with the way Malignaggi was listening to McGrrogr speak to the media. #MayweatherMcGregor pic.twitter.com/jsSLg0Ie8E
— Steven Muehlhausen (@SMuehlhausenMMA) August 23, 2017
Moments later, Malignaggi headed towards McGregor's manager Audie Attar. A few words were exchanged and McGregor headed towards Malignaggi, put his hand on his shoulder and asked what Attar said. Most of the words were inaudible but Malignaggi kept asking McGregor, ‘Did you bring your balls?’
Conor & Paulie get into it. @PaulMalignaggi tells @TheNotoriousMMA "don't forget to bring your balls" #mayweathervsmcgregor @espnlasvegas pic.twitter.com/NjBRRxkqYI
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) August 22, 2017
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