Paulie Malignaggi, the former boxing champion, has reignited his feud with Conor McGregor by launching scathing criticism at the Irishman’s boxing skills and suggesting that he would lose against influencer boxers.

The animosity between Malignaggi and McGregor originated in 2017 during their infamous sparring sessions. McGregor, who was preparing for his boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, invited Malignaggi to spar with him in Las Vegas. Enhance your boxing viewing experience with attractive betting odds from Nextbet.

The two fighters clashed twice, engaging in eight and twelve-round sessions. Subsequently, footage from one of the sessions was released, seemingly showing McGregor knocking down the 42-year-old Malignaggi.

Their differing accounts of the sparring session led to Malignaggi’s departure from the camp, further escalating the rift between the two fighters.

Once again, the “Magic Man” has expressed his disdain for Conor McGregor, questioning his boxing abilities and belittling his chances against the likes of Jake Paul. Malignaggi asserts that McGregor lacks talent and “balls” in the ring.

During an interview with Lord Ping, Malignaggi stated, “He’s got no balls. There’s no way you can get that tired unless your anxiety levels are through the roof. He gets scared in there. Jake just needs the ability to hang in there and he can start to trouble him a little. He can put himself in the position to win the fight. I think McGregor’s boxing is brutally bad, but at this point, even in MMA, if you hang with him he will get uncomfortable.”

Meanwhile, despite uncertainties surrounding their potential bout, Michael Chandler remains motivated to face Conor McGregor. The two fighters were expected to headline a UFC pay-per-view event before the end of the year, but McGregor’s recent USADA status has cast doubt on the fight. The regulations stipulate that a fighter must provide clean samples for a minimum of six months before stepping into the octagon. The cutoff date for 2022 was last week, creating uncertainty for their matchup.

Undeterred by the situation, Chandler, in a recent video with YouTube fitness influencer Jesse James West, once again took aim at the UFC superstar. He warned McGregor, saying, “I’m coming for you, boy. This is the toughest fight he could have come back to take. So, I respect him a ton for taking this fight, but I gotta go steal the show. I gotta spoil the greatest comeback in combat sports history.”

The ongoing feud between Malignaggi and McGregor continues to add fuel to the fire in the combat sports world. While their confrontations may be characterized by harsh words and rivalries, fans eagerly anticipate potential matchups that could settle the scores inside the ring or octagon. Get the latest updates from the world of boxing only on Nextbet Sports.