Conor McGregor rejects racism claims against Floyd Mayweather

Conor McGregor faced accusations of racism as he confronted Floyd Mayweather to promote interest in their light middleweight boxing bout.

Conor McGregor rejects racism claims against Floyd Mayweather

Ahead of their August 26 boxing match, the Irishman provoked anger by telling Mayweather: “Dance for me, boy.”

He rejected the calls, saying: “All of the media seem to be saying I’m against black people... Do they not know I’m half black? I’m half black from the belly button down.”

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