Ian Garry has very totally different ideas about potential fights with the largest stars in combined martial arts and boxing.
The Irishman, who has been making a reputation for himself in MMA’s premier promotion, at present boasts an ideal 13-0 document forward of his battle with Vicente Luque at UFC 296 on December 16.
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Garry is a self-confessed fan of McGregor and has mimicked the UFC legend all through his run with the corporate by copying his signature stroll and well-known trash speak.
Regardless of working in a division ‘Infamous’ is understood to frequent, Garry insists he won’t ever entertain what can be a particularly profitable battle with the previous dual-weight champion.
“If I had a battle in opposition to Conor McGregor I’d cheer for Conor McGregor,” Garry informed talkSPORT Drive on Friday.
“I’ll completely sit right here and say I’ll battle any man on the planet, besides that man.
“I’ve love and respect for every little thing that man has carried out for my nation but in addition for me. The inspiration that man gave me, a battle in opposition to him doesn’t curiosity me in any approach, form, or kind.
“We met up after we went to Dublin. We went to his pub, we had some meals, chatted – it was superior – we did some coaching. It was such an unbelievable, surreal expertise and I’m eternally grateful.”
Whereas a battle with the largest star in MMA isn’t an choice, Garry does have one eye on a possible showdown with probably the most well-known man in one other sport.
The 25-year-old is assured he may deal with undisputed middleweight boxing world champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez because of his sheer measurement.
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Garry added: “I’d battle Canelo Alvarez tomorrow and I promise you I’d beat him.
“That’s not a joke. I promise you I’ll beat him. He’s 5ft9in, he wouldn’t be capable of contact me. I’m 6ft3in. I’d throw a jab and he’d by no means beat me.
“I promise you now, if I put all my effort into boxing for eight weeks, I may beat Canelo Alvarez. That’s a promise!”
Garry isn’t the primary UFC star to name out the Mexican boxing icon.
Kamaru Usman and Nate Diaz have beforehand tried to chase a battle with Canelo, however he has repeatedly distanced himself from crossover bouts with out categorically ruling them out.
‘The Future’ is at present ranked at 10 within the welterweight division and is at the least a pair extra wins away from being a possible challenger for Leon Edwards’ belt.
Maybe if he beats ‘Rocky’ and wins UFC gold, Garry will develop into an interesting choice to Canelo who earns tens of tens of millions each time he fights and is intent on cementing his legacy in boxing.
Till then, a battle with Alvarez is much less doubtless than McGregor vs Garry.
