The Inspiration Behind Conor McGregor's Outfit Choice During UFC 205 Press Conference

Conor McGregor is not only a great fighter, but he is the ultimate entertainer - from day one, the Irishman has produced moment after moment of pure entertainment and his UFC 205 press conference with Eddie Alvarez was no different.

From potential chair throwing to classic quotes, McGregor was on form. As soon as he walked out, the Notorious exuded confidence but many questioned the red polo neck top and a white mink coat combo, so why did he wear it?

McGregor's outfit was inspired by Joe Frazier from his first fight with Mohammed Ali at Madison Square Garden in 1974.

The irishman possesses four of the top five gates in UFC history, and now he has apparently set the gate and attendance record for Madison Square Garden, which was previously set my Ali and Frazier

So McGregor did this:

Throwback.

Jack Kenmare

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