In a fiery social media post on X, Conor McGregor ignited a heated exchange with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. McGregor, never one to shy away from bold statements, boasted about his performance in the boxing ring, specifically highlighting his match against Floyd Mayweather.

“One of the most dazzling performances in professional boxing. I landed more punches on Floyd than Canelo did. I’m not afraid to give it another go,” McGregor proclaimed on his social media.

The post quickly caught the attention of Canelo, who wasted no time in responding. Clearly irked by McGregor’s comments, Canelo fired back in the comments section: “I’ll fight you with one hand tied behind my back. I wouldn’t even need to throw many punches 🤣”

Canelo’s retort struck a chord with many fans, who echoed his confidence. Given McGregor’s notorious stamina issues in the boxing ring, it’s not hard to see why Canelo would make such a bold claim. The Mexican boxing champion suggested that he could easily tire McGregor out before landing a decisive blow.

“If we fought under boxing rules, McGregor would probably run out of gas quickly,” Canelo’s supporters agreed. “He’d be out of breath in no time, and then Canelo could finish him off effortlessly.”

This exchange has only added fuel to the fire for fans of both sports, as they speculate about the potential of such a cross-discipline showdown. McGregor, known for his brash confidence and willingness to step into any ring, seems undeterred by Canelo’s dismissive comments.

While a fight between McGregor and Canelo remains a distant possibility, this social media spat has certainly piqued the interest of fans. Whether it’s bravado or genuine interest, McGregor’s challenge and Canelo’s response have created yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of boxing versus mixed martial arts.