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Conor McGregor and Jake Paul in Twitter spat after UFC star’s Jimmy Savile jibe at YouTuber

CONOR MCGREGOR aimed a tasteless Jimmy Savile jibe at Jake Paul after the pair got into a Twitter spat last night.

The Notorious, 33, tuned in to watch his compatriot Katie Taylor defeat Amanda Serrano at a sold out Madison Square Garden.

Conor McGregor aimed a Twitter jab at Jake Paul
Paul, 25, was mocked for his glasses
The Notorious took aim at the Problem Child

Paul appeared on the coverage, as Serrano’s promoter.

Despite the Problem Child playing a role in making the brilliant event happen, McGregor couldn’t resist having a pop at him online.

The Irishman wrote on Twitter: “Who the f*** is this jackass in the pink Jimmy saville glasses?”

Within half an hour Paul, 25, responded: “I’m the one who has done more for fighters than you ever have

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“The one who has won 5 fights in the past 2 years while you have lost 5.

“The one who isn’t owned by Dana White.

“The one who made the fight you just watched happen.

“The 1 who got your hero Katie Taylor paid.

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“That’s who.”

Rather than respond to any of the points Paul made, McGregor crudely replied with a picture of notorious paedophile Savile.

McGregor did, however, congratulate both fighters on the night.

He wrote: “Katie Taylor The Greatest! ❤??Absolutely incredible boxing!

“Take a bow ladies! What a contest! @KatieTaylor @Serranosisters @TheGarden”

Taylor, 35, edged the fight via a split decision, taking the scorecards 97-93, 96-93 and and 94-96 to win.

Fans can expect the duo to run it back, with Taylor saying after her win: “Let’s do it again Amanda. What a fighter Amanda Serrano is.

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“I think we are both winners here – look at what we have both done – sold out Madison Square Garden.

“The biggest fight in female boxing history and both of us have broken so many barriers over our whole careers.”


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