IRISH boxer Gary O’Sullivan claimed he would “slaughter” Conor McGregor in the ring.
O’Sullivan returned in New York but was beaten in eight rounds by Cuban Erislandy Lara.
Conor McGregor was slammed by Irish boxer Gary O’Sullivan
Gary O’Sullivan was beaten by Erislandy Lara in New York
But beforehand, he laughed off the suggestion of boxing against former UFC champion McGregor.
O’Sullivan told the Irish Mirror: “Not a hope. He wouldn’t fight me at all. No chance. 100 per cent. Not a hope in hell.
“I would slaughter him. He just wouldn’t be in the same league in a boxing match.”
O’Sullivan, 37, was floored on the way to a stoppage loss to Lara, 39, a former title holder at light-middleweight.
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Meanwhile McGregor, 33, has opened the door to making a boxing return in the future.
The Irishman, an amateur boxer in his teens, crossed over to the ring in 2017 but lost his professional debut to Floyd Mayweather, 45.
McGregor has since continued to hint at another boxing cameo – but remains focussed on business in the UFC.
He has his eyes on a comeback to the octagon next, but has not ruled out a future ring return.
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McGregor said to Sky Sports before the Monaco Grand Prix: “Boxing is my first love in combat sports.
“It’s boxing. I had such a great time the last time I was out there.
“Obviously, my return will be inside the octagon for the UFC in mixed martial arts.
“That story is far from over. In fact, that story is just being wrote. It’s just beginning. That’s where I’ll make my return.
“But boxing, I will grace the squared circle again in the future.”
Conor McGregor was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2017
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