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Tyson Fury Says He Taught McGregor Trash-Talk Style

9/1/2026

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Summary

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Tyson Fury says he taught Conor McGregor his trash-talk style.
Fury claims he has been trash-talking since the start of his boxing career.
He describes boxing as show business where fans expect a circus-like pre-fight spectacle.
Fury said his 2023 bout with Francis Ngannou felt more like an exhibition match.

History

Historical Context

On March 8 1971, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought at Madison Square Garden in the first bout between two undefeated heavyweight champions, billed the “Fight of the Century.” Ali, stripped for refusing the Vietnam draft, faced pro-war champion Frazier, turning the event into a cultural referendum. Closed-circuit TV reached about 300 million viewers, cementing trash-talk as a lasting promotional tool.

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Story summary

Tyson Fury says he taught Conor McGregor his trash-talk style.
Fury claims he has been trash-talking since the start of his boxing career.
He describes boxing as show business where fans expect a circus-like pre-fight spectacle.
Fury said his 2023 bout with Francis Ngannou felt more like an exhibition match.

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