5 Things you need to know about Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather is one of the most hotly anticipated boxing matches of our generation. What will happen when the MMA megastar takes on the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match? We’re all waiting to find out.

5: He used to be bullied

UFC 196 McGregor vs. Diaz Press Conference

With Conor McGregor being one of the most famous names in mixed martial arts history, it’s hard to believe that Conor was bullied in school as a kid. In fact, Conor starting his training was a result of him getting bullied in school. He was put in situations where he felt the need to defend himself.

He has spoken about a time when he was a kid, where he used to carry a barbell in his school bag to protect himself in case he needed to. Conor has said that while learning to protect himself, he realized that he was actually good at what he was doing and that led him to pursue a career as a professional fighter.

Check out this video of Conor McGregor breaking up a fight in a park.