Conor McGregor says Katie Taylor is ‘faster’ and ‘slicker’ than Chantelle Cameron

Conor McGregor described Katie Taylor as a ‘semi-automatic pistol’ who keeps firing ‘off-camera rockets’ during an exclusive interview with Mail Sport ahead of her highly anticipated title fight tonight.

Taylor will be looking to become undisputed world champion in a second weight class on her return home to Ireland when she challenges Chantelle Cameron in Dublin tonight.

McGregor has endorsed Taylor to win the fight, stating that she is “quicker” and “more skilled” than her British opponent. However, the MMA star admitted that it would be a tough fight given Cameron’s credentials.

However, McGregor is confident in Taylor’s abilities, stating that she is an “exciting” fighter who was “born and bred” to box before stating that Taylor is a “fierce” athlete who becomes a “different person” once. who steps foot in the ring.

McGregor, who flew in specifically for the fight, went on to express his enthusiasm for the atmosphere tonight, stating that the first Undisputed vs. Undisputed title fight will “break the decimals” at Dublin’s 3Arena.

Taylor will put her undefeated record on the line when she takes on Chantelle Cameron tonight

Speaking exclusively to Mail Sport, McGregor said: ‘His shots are like a semi-automatic pistol. This is how she shoots. They are rockets off camera. She has an unlimited clip. They just keep coming and coming and coming.

‘The engine is limitless. She is an exciting fighter to watch. I saw her for the first time I went to see her live it was like seeing a holy angel. I saw her walk into the ring and she became a completely different person.

It was fierce. This lady is real. Everyone thinks she’s sweet and shy, but she’s far from sweet and shy in the ring. She stays true to her beliefs and values ​​and flies off. She is a fighter, born and bred. We are with her all the way.

McGregor went on to talk about the atmosphere in Ireland leading up to the fight and the reception Taylor will receive inside the 3Arena tonight.

The MMA star told Mail Sport: ‘The sound [in the 3Arena] will break the decimals. You know at a rock concert and they check the sound levels, because this is going to break the decimals.

“She’s a pro, so she can handle it.” I’m excited about it, she’s going to be crazy. Katie has this, she’s experienced, she’s easy going and when she rings the bell, she knows what to do.

Taylor will put her unbeaten record on the line and look to become a two-weight champion when she takes on the British star in Dublin tonight.

McGregor says Taylor (left) is ‘quicker’ and ‘slicker’ than her British opponent (right)

MMA stars have also said Taylor’s fight will ‘break the decimals’ at Dublin’s 3Arena.

Cameron, who has held the WBC title since 2020; the IBF and Ring Magazine titles from 2021; and the WBA and WBO titles from November 2022, it will be a tough opponent for Katie.

However, McGregor has backed Taylor to get the job done, stating that Bray Bomber is “quicker” and more “skilled” than his British opponent.

McGregor said: ‘She [Katie Taylor] gets the win, she gets the win. But you know, she’s gaining weight. She’s up against a bigger woman in her chance to become a two-division world champion. So it’s going to be a tough fight.

‘That said, I think Katie has better skills, I think she’s faster and I’ve beaten her in the amateur ranks before. I know she’s a lot different than the professional ranks, but it’s something to be said. Surely I imagine her doing the business.