Earlier in the month, news broke that Conor McGregor would be bringing in former Paulie Malignaggi as a sparring partner as he prepares for Floyd Mayweather. The two-division boxing champ has gone on record to say that he has accepted the offer. Malignaggi says despite past smack talk through the media, he is looking forward to being a “team player” and to help the UFC champion get better.
McGregor also said during the start of his world press tour that Malignaggi will “answer to what he’s been saying” about him, and is looking forward to having a “knock in the gym” when they spar.