How is Conor McGregor helping Mike Tyson sharpen his boxing skills?

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Conor McGregor is reportedly gearing Mike Tyson ahead of the latter's potential match with Floyd Mayweather in Spring 2026. A viral video of the duo emerged online, where Conor can be seen showcasing his boxing skills to Mike and others. In the video shared by @FearedBuck, Conor can be heard giving tips to Mike as they catch up in Dublin. The camera then pans to a gaping Mike, leaving the internet in splits.

The duo reportedly met at the Black Forge Inn in Dublin earlier this week, per Talksport. McGregor also took to his X to share some glimpses of his night out with "Iron Mike."

Users took to the comment section, pointing out Mike's hilarious reaction. One netizen (@dk0321_) wrote,

"lmao mike just looking like does this dude know who tf I am."

Another user (@sheikhahmedameen) wrote,

"Mike couldn't believe the s**t he was hearing."

Conor McGregor hypes Mike Tyson ahead of the latter's match with Floyd Mayweather

Conor McGregor's video showcasing his boxing skills to Mike Tyson has reportedly gone viral, with many amused by the latter's reaction. Apart from hyping his friend, Conor also took to his X to share some pictures from their catch-up, describing Mike as his "brother". He wrote,

"The moon and the stars under God! My brother Mike."

In another set of images, he continued to hype Mike and added,

“THE HIGH KING AND IRON MIKE TYSON! God bless Ireland!”

Conor McGregor's respect for Mike seemingly goes beyond their evening out in Dublin. In an interview with Bloody Elbow, Conor revealed excitement about Tyson's upcoming match with Mayweather. He explained,

"Because you know what? Mike looks amazing. It’s been seven years since he was last here [in Dublin]. He was here in 2018, and I met him back then. That was seven years ago, and he looks even seven years younger than then, you get me?"

He continued,

"It’s Mike Tyson, man. I’ll tell you what, he won’t lose. I hope it goes ahead, he seems confident it’s going ahead, he’s well up for it.”

Conor McGregor and Mike Tyson's outing became a highlight on social media after the former showed his boxing moves to the latter. According to another source, Conor appeared to support Mike ahead of his match with Floyd Mayweather in Spring 2026. While the date and location of the match haven't been revealed, more details are likely to follow in the upcoming days.

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Edited by Janvi Kapur