McGregor primed for US debut

Conor McGregor glides around the ring in a South Boston gym, counting down the hours before his US debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today.

Between rounds of shadowboxing, a teenage fan approaches and extends his arm. McGregor smiles, shaking the outstretched hand. The teenager, looking at his hand covered in McGregor’s sweat, quickly pulls out his mobile phone and makes a call.

“Guess who I just met!” he hollers.