The Notorious was one of the first in the ring last night to share a moment with Katie Taylor after the first defeat of her professional career
Conor McGregor took to the ring to kiss the hands of Katie Taylor just moments after the first loss of her professional career.
Coming up a weight class, Taylor found the size of Chantelle Cameron difficult to deal with and the Northampton-based fighter landed the more impactful shots over the course of the contest. The 32-year-old deservedly picked up a majority decision win and held on to her undisputed super-lightweight crown.Shortly after the decision was read out, McGregor entered the ring. The Notorious played a role in the build-up to this fight, with his whiskey and stout brands clear to see at events all week long.
The Dubliner, who was ringside during the fight, kissed the hands of Taylor in a sign of respect for the 2012 Olympic champion.Regardless, McGregor showed the world how highly he thinks of Taylor.Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts
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