Reigning UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley backs himself towards a primary Conor McGregor in a boxing match.
If there’s one factor that O’Malley has by no means lacked, it’s self-confidence. ‘Sugar’ has all the time perception that he would attain the very prime of the fight sports activities world, all the time believing he has the flexibility to beat a number of the absolute best within the sport. This contains defeating McGregor in a boxing match.
Sean O’Malley fancies possibilities towards Conor McGregor
Throughout his press tour for his upcoming title battle, Sean O’Malley was requested on how he would do towards a primary McGregor in a boxing match. In fact, O’Malley would again himself.
“I believe I’ve higher abilities,” O’Malley stated. “I can stand southpaw, orthodox and have excellent defence in each and good offence in each. I believe I’ve one of the best putting in MMA, arms down.
“Conor in his prime when he knocked out Jose Aldo, me shifting as much as 145 I’d nonetheless be a little bit bit lighter. However I’m taller, I consider I’m quicker. I believe it will be a aggressive battle.. I acquired him.” (H/T PBD Podcast)
O’Malley is without doubt one of the greatest striker in MMA and confirmed the velocity and energy that he poses in his arms.
The American has additionally backed himself towards top-level skilled boxers comparable to Ryan Garcia and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. O’Malley clearly needs to assessments the boxing waters, reaping the huge paydays and potential stardom that comes with it. Whereas a giant identify within the MMA world, he’ll nonetheless must show himself to be a much bigger star to draw a giant identify pugilist.
Nevertheless, earlier than any kind of mega crossover occasion O’Malley might want to get previous Marlon Vera, who handed the 29-year-old his solely ever profession loss again in 2020. The pair will primary occasion UFC 299 this
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