Conor McGregor embraces boxing legend after he seemingly retires following loss on Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois undercard

Conor McGregor went out of his way to give credit to a boxing icon after he appeared to hang up his gloves following a tough defeat on the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois undercard.

‘The Notorious’ was in attendance at the event in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in London, UK.

Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty ImagesConor McGregor praises Josh Warrington after ‘The Leeds Warrior’ hints at retirementOn a night combat sports enthusiasts will never forget, Daniel Dubois overcame massive odds to render Anthony Joshua unconscious to prove himself as the next big star in heavyweight boxing.

The horrifying defeat could spell the end for ‘AJ’, who now has to consider whether to fight on, or walk away from the sport.

And it seems he’s not the only legend who has to consider what the future holds, as Josh Warrington is also potentially set to head off into the sunset.

Following a hard-fought losing effort against Anthony Cacace, ‘The Leeds Warrior’ left his gloves in the center of the ring, indicating that the end is nigh.

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In his sensational career, Warrington has scaled the mountain, winning two world titles, when many said picking up one was far beyond his capabilities.

Thus, with his legacy undeniably carved in stone, he could say goodbye to the sport, with his head held high.

And it appears Conor McGregor is highly impressed by what he’s seen the Leeds fighter accomplish over the years.

The boxer posted a video on Instagram of ‘The Notorious’ giving him a hug and saying: “Warrington, congrats on an amazing career, brother. Absolutely stellar career. Well done, brother. Well done.”

Brendan Schaub pitches an intriguing opponent for when Conor McGregor returns to the cageWhile it’s unclear whether Joshua and Warrington will make that walk again, fans are still hopeful that we’ll see McGregor back inside the octagon.

The Irishman was scheduled to go head-to-head with Michael Chandler at UFC 303, until an injury to his little toe forced him to withdraw.

However, he’s insistent that he’s excited to get back to doing what he does best. And Brendan Schaub has pitched an interesting opponent who’d make for a good dance partner in not just the fighting realm but the trash-talking department as well.

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