On Saturday, Oct. 28, while attending the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight card, two of the biggest stars in sports faced off on the red carpet.
Former UFC double champion Conor McGregor and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo played about by going nose to nose to the delight of the media on site.
Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo have a face-off 😂
— notNotorious (@Notori6us) October 29, 2023
Two GOATs who changed their respective sports forever 🤝 pic.twitter.com/XLN65pQsrb
McGregor spoke with the media about his potential return to MMA, targeting April 2024.
“April,” McGregor said (via MMA Junkie). “They’re saying April now. I’m happy with April. I would’ve loved earlier, but I have to be — if I’m to be honest and realistic, and for my fans, I want to put in a good run, build myself back, and that’s it. It’s looking like April, mixed martial arts.”
He also spoke about the Ngannou's loss and his knockdown of Fury after the fight had wrapped.
"Tyson could not hurt him!"
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) October 28, 2023
"It's a crazy game!"@TheNotoriousMMA gives us his instant reaction to Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou! 🤯#BattleOfTheBaddest | #FuryNgannou pic.twitter.com/V7PUKxJzIF
“Lovely shot, caught him back of the head. Off-balance as well, but yeah, fair play to Tyson, he’s a tough man, as well. Strong chin. And Jesus, Ngannou’s a powerful boy, as well,” McGregor told TNT Sports. “Tyson couldn’t hurt him. Tyson could not hurt him. He was just missing with that back hand. Great fight! Great to watch! Heavyweight boxing is exciting, especially from the ringside. ... It’s a crazy game!”