McGregor argues with Alvarez and guarantees: 'I need one round to knock him out'

Alvarez (left) and McGregor (right) exchanged barbs during the press conference. Photo: Reproduction

The trash talk between Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez. During the press conference organized by the UFC to promote edition 205, which will mark the organization's debut in New York, on November 12th, the two fighters exchanged countless provocations, to the delight of the audience present who applauded effusively at each harsher response from the protagonists. of the event.

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As usual, McGregor was the first to provoke. Asked what his prediction would be for the duel, the Irishman, who was interrupted by Alvarez during his response, assured that he will only need one round to beat the North American and, consequently, win the lightweight category belt.

“Shut up (to Alvarez). I own New York, I own everything. I only need one round to knock you out (…) It will be a long 25 minutes in there. I'm going to hit him from every possible side. Elbows, punches, knees… it’s going to be all kinds of things”, shouted McGregor.

Alvarez, in turn, mocked his opponent, saying that he only agreed to the duel because he considered it 'easy money', stating that there is no way he could be defeated on November 12th. “You are easy money, very easy. You were the easiest opponent and the one who would make me the most money. That's why I chose you (…) You have no chance against me. Your coach knows, and everyone who knows a little about fighting knows that you have no chance.- said Alvarez.

When asked what his situation would be like in the featherweight category in the event of a victory over Alvarez, McGregor assured that he will not allow his belt in the under-66kg division to be taken away. According to him, the two belts – featherweight and lightweight – will be his. “I'm going to put one on this shoulder, one on the other and from then on they're going to need an army to take one of them away from me”, provoked the Ultimate featherweight champion, shouting.

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