Conor McGregor and Jake Paul in Twitter spat after UFC star’s Jimmy Savile jibe at YouTuber
CONOR MCGREGOR aimed a tasteless Jimmy Savile jibe at Jake Paul after the pair got into a Twitter spat last night.
The Notorious, 33, tuned in to watch his compatriot Katie Taylor defeat Amanda Serrano at a sold out Madison Square Garden.
Paul appeared on the coverage, as Serrano’s promoter.
Despite the Problem Child playing a role in making the brilliant event happen, McGregor couldn’t resist having a pop at him online.
The Irishman wrote on Twitter: “Who the f*** is this jackass in the pink Jimmy saville glasses?”
Within half an hour Paul, 25, responded: “I’m the one who has done more for fighters than you ever have
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“The one who has won 5 fights in the past 2 years while you have lost 5.
“The one who isn’t owned by Dana White.
“The one who made the fight you just watched happen.
“The 1 who got your hero Katie Taylor paid.
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“That’s who.”
Rather than respond to any of the points Paul made, McGregor crudely replied with a picture of notorious paedophile Savile.
McGregor did, however, congratulate both fighters on the night.
He wrote: “Katie Taylor The Greatest! Absolutely incredible boxing!
“Take a bow ladies! What a contest! @KatieTaylor @Serranosisters @TheGarden”
Taylor, 35, edged the fight via a split decision, taking the scorecards 97-93, 96-93 and and 94-96 to win.
Fans can expect the duo to run it back, with Taylor saying after her win: “Let’s do it again Amanda. What a fighter Amanda Serrano is.
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“I think we are both winners here – look at what we have both done – sold out Madison Square Garden.
“The biggest fight in female boxing history and both of us have broken so many barriers over our whole careers.”