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Chris van Heerden explains why he released viral video of him sparring with Conor McGregor

The news of the impending Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor match was barely 24 hours old when a boxer released footage of him sparring in boxing with McGregor. The video, which was filmed last year, shows the boxer, Chris van Heerden, getting the better of McGregor during the session.

Van Heerden explained to ESPN on Friday why he released the video, which has since gone viral and been something of a banner to wave for those criticizing the Mayweather-McGregor fight.

“Because people are tweeting and talking and telling me that Mayweather has his hands full landing on Conor McGregor,” Van Heerden said.