EDDIE HEARN had a “friendly row” with Conor McGregor over his choice of matchmaking.
McGregor was a special guest at ringside in Ireland for Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight against Chantelle Cameron.
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The UFC superstar was left gutted following Taylor’s points loss but Hearn revealed he was upset well before the main event.
In the co-headliner, lightweight Gary Cully was stunned to a first ever defeat after being knocked out by Jose Felix Jr.
McGregor fumed at Hearn for choosing Felix as the opponent but the promoter defended his decision.
He told iFL TV: “He never recovered from the first knockdown.
“Got overexcited, had his chin in the air, got hit by a Mexican who can punch.
“I had a bit of a row, a friendly row, with Conor McGregor, because he said, ‘Why did you put him in with him?’
“You’ve got to beat kids like that. Tyrone McKenna beat him, Sandor Martin beat him.
“You are talking about Gary Cully being a world-class lightweight, you have to beat guys like that.
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“He would have beaten him if he would have boxed smart, but it was a devastating defeat and he’s going to learn a lot from that.
“He’s going to come back from that and maybe he needs to look to move up to 140lbs as well.
“He looks so tired at that weight and that was 138lbs.”
Cully, 27, was floored twice before being stopped on his feet by Felix, 31, losing for the first time in 17 bouts.
And it was further heartbreak as Taylor, 36, lost a decision against Cameron, 32, for the undisputed super-lightweight titles.
McGregor, 34, had the bout level as he took to Instagram in praise of his nation’s most beloved sports star.
He posted: “Our hero! Thank you for an amazing event @katie_t86! I had the fight scored a draw.
“A very close bout where you once again showed your heart, your skills, your fitness and your toughness. You are an Irish Warrior!
“I love you Katie, I am honored to know you and be in your presence! Thank you so much!
“Onwards and upwards we go! Just another day for Katie Tay! For God and for Country.”
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