With Daniel Dubois defending the only heavyweight title that Oleksandr Usyk does not currently have on Sept. 21, 'The Cat' made the trip to Wembley Stadium to watch the fight ring-side. After the fight, Usyk met up with Conor McGregor backstage and shared a memorable moment with the UFC star.
While conducting an interview, the former undisputed heavyweight champion exchanged pleasantries with McGregor. After 'The Notorious' walked away, Usyk mimicked the 36-year-old's signature "billionaire strut" with a wide grin on his face.
Fans loved the act from Usyk, who has seen his public appeal rise in recent years. Fans almost unanimously agreed that the Ukrainian "nailed" the strut.
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One comment read:
"He nailed it"
Part of the reason Usyk has begun to resonate with the combat sports fanbase is due to his likable personality, which many noted was evident in the clip.
Another fan reacted with:
"That was hilarious! Usyk definitely has the personality to match his skills!"
Other fans commented:
"Timely performance"
"Usyk is legit a funny man"
"He is a crazy guy"
View more fan reactions to Oleksandr Usyk mimicking Conor McGregor's signature strut below:
Conor McGregor reacts to Oleksandr Usyk imitating his signature strut
Like many other fans on social media, Conor McGregor could not help himself from smiling at the video of Oleksandr Usyk mimicking his "billionaire strut." While the signature walk is not as widely popular in 2024 as it was at the time of McGregor's rise in the UFC, McGregor enjoyed seeing Usyk give him recognition.
'The Notorious' reacted to the video on X with a laugh emoji.
As a viewer of the event from the front row, McGregor was one of the event's most notable attendees. The former two-division UFC champion also met up with Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn, Frank Warren, and others at Wembley Stadium.