Mike Tyson Has No Mercy on Conor McGregor as Boxing Legend Names the Best Irish Fighter

Mike Tyson might be a legend in his own right, but Iron Mike recently took a break from being idolized to show some love to his own idols, especially the Irish warriors who inspired him to throw punches with purpose. However, the current most popular Irish boxer, Conor McGregor, seems to have been left out of Tyson’s list. 

History has seen some of the fiercest and most talented fighters come out of ‘The Isle of Destiny,’ including the likes of Barry McGuigan, Steve Collins, Katie Taylor, Carl Frampton, and many more. But that begs the question—who did Iron Mike, the youngest heavyweight champ ever, admire when he was coming up?

Tyson answered that very question on Friday night, stepping into the commentator’s seat ahead of the Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero showdown. Speaking to iFL TV, the former undisputed heavyweight champion said, “You know how many great Irish fighters [there are]. Johnny Kilbane is [one of my favorites].”

However, that’s not all! “Let’s see, I like Mike McTigue, Jack Dempsey [is] my favorite Irish fighter,” Tyson told the reporter. 

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