Mike Tyson was genuinely impressed after recently meeting Conor McGregor.
McGregor has remained one of the most influential figures in martial arts since his meteoric rise in the UFC, with his larger-than-life presence both inside and outside the Octagon helping him achieve global fame.
What really sets ‘The Notorious’ apart is his unmistakable, commanding presence, enhanced by his sharp and iconic trash talk, making his presence impossible to ignore and rarely anything less entertaining.
Mike Tyson says Conor McGregor’s energy was immediately noticeable
During a recent appearance on The Paul Castronovo ShowMike Tyson was asked to reflect on his meeting with Conor McGregor in Ireland earlier this month. The boxing icon was specifically questioned about a viral clip featuring the former two-division UFC champion energetic shadow boxing for “Iron Mike”.
Tyson responded that “The Notorious” was hosting him and a group of friends for dinner at his Dublin pub, The Black Forge Inn. The Boxing Hall of Famer recalled McGregor enthusiastically showing him a few boxing moves as he emphasized how struck he was by the Irishman’s boundless, almost contagious energy.
“Man, this guy is so – I want to say charismatic. I know he’s explosive, man,” Tyson said. “He’s an incredible person. Very rarely have I met people like him. It’s too much energy. Even there’s energy in his eyebrows. There’s just energy everywhere.”
Conor McGregor has been sidelined for more than four years. He last fought in July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. “The Notorious” was set to make his comeback against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024, but a toe injury ultimately forced him to withdraw.
Despite the extended absence, McGregor has been vocal about his desire to return to the Octagon and is actively campaigning for a spot on the proposed UFC White House card, scheduled for June 14, 2026 in Washington DC.
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