UFC superstar Conor McGregor took to Twitter on Sunday in high praise of WBC champion Tyson Fury and former champion Deontay Wilder following their classic trilogy bout in Las Vegas, before throwing shade at rival Dustin Poirier.

A back and forth affair, saw both men pick themselves up off the canvas numerous times, with Fury knocking down Wilder in third.

Before Wilder viciously came back knocking down the champion twice in round 4.

Fury overcame adversity once more, knocking down Wilder in round 10 before catching Wilder on the ropes with a picture-perfect KO in the 11th round to retain his WBC belt and finishing off what has been an all-time great rivalry.

McGregor posted on Twitter with a couple of tweets, praising both fighters for their ”honourable showing” calling them both winners.

The Irishman said;

“Great fight that”, both warriors, both winners. Hard to not be impressed with Deontay there. Against the much larger man and almost got it done. Great fight. Fair play both men there, very enjoyable fights they have had together. Respect.”

Great fight that. Both warriors, both winners. Hard to not be impressed with Deontay there. Against the much larger man and almost got it done. Great fight. 40lb’s in weight difference is A LOT. Fair play both men there, very enjoyable fights they have had together. Respect.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 10, 2021

He went on to further congratulate both fighters and their partners on the iconic match-up;

Congrats Tyson and Paris. Me and Dee are so happy for you and the kids. Congrats Deontay and Telli also. Was great meeting you guys recently. A real proud showing that was, and could have went either way. Amazing! Happy Sunday now today with the cheddar and the memory’s God bless

Congrats Tyson and Paris. Me and Dee are so happy for you and the kids. Congrats Deontay and Telli also. Was great meeting you guys recently. A real proud showing that was, and could have went either way. Amazing! Happy Sunday now today with the cheddar and the memory’s God bless

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 10, 2021

However, McGregor did manage to take a sly swipe at long-time rival Dustin Poirier after his celebration during the pair’s own trilogy bout at UFC 264, which saw McGregor lose via doctor’s stoppage after a horrific leg break.

The tweet read;

“Their skill levels are unique but very close”, he continued. “A great heavyweight trilogy that was. I love when it gets set for certain and both have an honourable showing. Not the fam in the ring fake celebrating after a freak injury etc etc. You know the gig, God bless the real in this world.”

Their skill levels are unique but very close. A great heavyweight trilogy that was. I love when it gets set for certain and both have an honorable showing. Not the fam in the ring fake celebrating after a freak injury etc etc you know the gig, God bless the real in this world.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 10, 2021

Conor McGregor Praises Fury-Wilder Trilogy Bout

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The third fight between current WBC champion Tyson Fury and former champ Deontay Wilder is set for this Saturday to determine who will claim the WBC heavyweight title in their trilogy bout.

Both fighters have already fought twice since 2018, with their first bout being a controversial draw, but Fury dominated the second fight in February 2020, stopping the Bronze Bomber in the seventh round.

Wilder, since then has made numerous unproven accusations directed towards Fury and his team cheating in his first-ever professional defeat to the Gypsy King, while also firing long-time trainer Mark Breland for being in on the so-called conspiracy.

Fury was originally scheduled to fight Anthony Joshua for the undisputed heavyweight belt in September 2021 in Saudi Arabia, but the fight fell through when a judge ruled in favour of Wilder getting his trilogy fight with the Gypsy King.

Since then, Joshua has recently lost to Oleksandr Usyk, with a rematch now on the cards in the near future.

What TV channel is Fury vs Wilder 3 on?

The trilogy bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will be broadcasted exclusively on BT Sport Box Office.

In the US, the fight will be shown live from a joint effort by ESPN+ and Fox Pay-Per-View.

How much will it cost to watch?

The event will cost £24.95 (€29.30) to watch on BT Sport Box Office in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

How to watch the fight in the UK?

BT TV customers will be able to buy and watch any BT Sports Box Office events.

If you are a BT Sport subscriber on Sky, you can purchase the fight via your Sky Box by simply pressing the red button and entering your 4 number code.

How can I live stream the fight?

You can live stream Fury vs Wilder 3 on any legal live-streaming apps. Signing up for the official pay-per-view BT Sport Box Office App will allow you to successfully stream the fight.

What time does the fight start?

Seeing how the fight is taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the fight is scheduled to start at around 4 am BST (British Summer Time).

Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Where to watch, Time, Betting

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According to reports from America, their trilogy bout will be put back to October, due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in WBC Champion Tyson Fury’s camp.

The Athletic reported on Friday morning ”at least 10” teammates and sparring partners in Fury’s cap have caught COVID-19.

After a meeting between Fury and Wilder’s representatives headed by Top Rank’s Bob Arum and Premier Boxing Champions Al Haymon.

Both companies came to the agreement that a delay in the fight was the best option for all parties involved.

Both promotions are setting up an official announcement with information on the fight’s postponement.

Former WBO Champion Joseph Parker and head trainer Andy Lee also work closely with Fury in his Las Vegas gym.

Although Parker’s promoter David Higgins has clarified that ”Joseph does not have Covid”.

Tyson Fury’s US-based promoter Bob Arum said in a statement released Thursday night:

”We continue to monitor the health status of Tyson and his team and the status of the event has not changed to date”.

Deontay Wilder’s team have not commented yet.

What Next?

With Fury now unavailable, Dillian Whyte has been touted as his replacement to face the Bronze Bomber on July 24th according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

The delay to Fury vs Wilder 3 means that current WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion Anthony Joshua will enter the ring before his two rivals he has yet to face.

Joshua is set to defend his belts against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk on September 25th in London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Joshua was originally set to face Tyson Fury in his quest for undisputed glory, but an arbitration ruled in Wilder’s favour stopped any hopes of an all-British affair.

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