The combat sports world was all eyes on Saturday’s heavyweight boxing headliner between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. The two men put on a show in their trilogy fight, which ultimately caught the attention of prizefighting’s most notable figures.
Among them was UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who gave his props to both Wilder and Fury on Twitter.
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Great fight that. Both warriors, both winners. Hard to not be impressed with Deontay there. Against the much larger man and almost got it done. Great fight. 40lb’s in weight difference is A LOT.