Conor McGregor confirmed some like to two-time Olympic champion Kellie Harrington following her gold medal-winning efficiency within the girls’s 60kg boxing division.
Harrington, who hails from McGregor’s native Eire and introduced house the gold three years in the past in Tokyo, delivered a dominant displaying towards China’s Yang Wenlu, securing a 4-1 victory at Roland Garros to turn out to be the primary Irish lady to win gold medals at two Olympics. She is only one of 4 Irish athletes to retain an Olympic title.
Her accomplishment scored some recognition from McGregor, who provided congratulations to Harrington whereas having fun with the festivities at house alongside his youngest son, Mack McGregor.
“Two time Olympic Champion, Eire’s Kellie Harrington!” McGregor wrote on X. “FANTASTIC! HISTORY!”
Minutes after she stepped onto the rostrum to obtain her gold medal, Harrington introduced to the world that she was retiring from the game whereas on high.
“I’m finished and dusted,” Harrington mentioned. “I’m going to exit a champion. That’s the best way I wish to exit. I don’t wish to exit and lose a combat after which retire. I’ll retire glad.”
Conor McGregor Targets December Return after Bowing out of June Comeback
As for Conor McGregor, the two-division titleholder remains to be working towards his long-awaited return to the Octagon. That second was supposed to return at UFC 303 in June, however ‘Mystic Mac’ finally bowed out of his scheduled headliner with Michael Chandler after breaking his pinky toe whereas coaching.
Rumors recommend that their bout will likely be rebooked for UFC 310 in December, although Dana White has continued to play coy when requested, and Chandler has seemingly thrown within the towel on ever seeing their scrap come to fruition.
