Terence Crawford is celebrating another one of his UFC enemies getting their comeuppance inside the Octagon. Conor McGregor raged at Terence Crawford in a shock defence of Ilia Topuria before his own fight at UFC 329 on Saturday night.
What happened at UFC 329?
Conor McGregor suffered a serious knee injury moments into his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday night. McGregor's fight lasted just 69 seconds, with the Irish fighter unable to continue after suffering the injury.
Why it matters for Terence Crawford
Terence Crawford, the three-weight undisputed world champion in boxing, has been at the centre of a war of words with Conor McGregor in recent weeks. McGregor publicly accused Crawford of rejecting a $200 million offer to fight him in MMA and boxing. However, Crawford insisted that's not true before suggesting karma caught up with McGregor at UFC 329.
What comes next for Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor hasn't engaged with Terence Crawford or any of his haters following his failed comeback fight. 'Mystic Mac' left the Octagon and the arena without giving a single interview after UFC 329. Since then, McGregor has shut down conspiracy theories about him entering his first fight in five years with a pre-existing injury. The 37-year-old has also confirmed he plans to return to fighting after his latest spell on the sidelines. McGregor's knee injury will be diagnosed before the recovery journey starts in the coming days.
Terence Crawford took to Twitter to celebrate McGregor's injury, tweeting "It's crazy when they talk s— to me, God punish them." The boxing legend's comments come after McGregor raged at him in a shock defence of Ilia Topuria before his own fight at UFC 329.
The UFC has yet to confirm the extent of McGregor's injury, but it's clear that his comeback fight has been put on hold. Terence Crawford, on the other hand, is basking in the glory of another one of his UFC enemies getting their comeuppance inside the Octagon.
The rivalry between Terence Crawford and Conor McGregor is one for the ages, with both fighters trading barbs in recent weeks. However, it's clear that McGregor's injury has given Crawford the upper hand in their war of words.
The boxing legend's comments have sparked a heated debate among fans, with some calling for McGregor to retire from MMA. However, McGregor has confirmed that he plans to return to fighting after his latest spell on the sidelines.
Only time will tell if McGregor will be able to overcome his injury and return to the Octagon. However, for now, Terence Crawford is celebrating another one of his UFC enemies getting their comeuppance inside the Octagon.
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