Muhammad Ali's grandson believes the legendary boxer would have loved Conor McGregor and his trash-talk

One could say that boxing legend Muhammad Ali authored the playbook on trash-talking which MMA greats like Conor McGregor and Chael Sonnen later improved upon.

In a recent interview with TMZSports, the legendary heavyweight champion's grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh opined that his grandfather would've loved UFC superstar Conor McGregor's signature trash-talking. The MMA fighter said:

"I think he would've loved it [MMA]. Especially when you know when [Conor] McGregor was in featherweight in the UFC when he fought [Jose] Aldo, that whole reign. He would've loved it. Especially like Conor's trash talk and... you know Poppy [As Ali Walsh call's his grandfather] started trash-talk. He would've been super entertained."

Watch Biaggio Ali Walsh talk about what his grandfather would've thought about McGregor below:

It wouldn't be far-fetched to call Muhammad Ali the OG of trash-talking. No boxing fan can ever forget Ali's poetry-in-motion tirade when he explained how he was going to triumph over Sonny Liston.

Watch Muhammad Ali's trash talk about Sonny Liston below:

The former world heavyweight champion's grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh is currently 1-1 in the amateur MMA circuit. He is scheduled to make his pro debut on November 25 on the undercard of the 2022 PFL (Professional Fighters League) World Championships.

Biaggio Ali Walsh is the younger brother of undefeated middleweight boxer Nico Ali Walsh.

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When Conor McGregor responded to Dana White comparing him to the great Muhammad Ali

During the pre-fight press conference for UFC 229, UFC megastar Conor McGregor responded to Dana White's comments that the Irishman's mental warfare game had surpassed even the great Muhammad Ali's.

Despite 'The Notorious' thanking the UFC president for his kind words, he humbly stated that he could never compare himself to the greatness of the boxing legend:

"He [Dana White] saying about Muhammad Ali and the mental warfare, I respect that and appreciate that, but Muhammad Ali is a special, special individual... I'm not even close to that man's greatness. The things he has done during his career, he is a special individual."

"And to even have my name next to that man is a truly proud moment for me. So thank you all, but I cannot compare myself to that great man."

Watch Conor McGregor talk about Muhammad Ali below:

Former two-division champion Conor McGregor is regarded as one of the greatest trash talkers in UFC history. No MMA fan can forget his signature 'Who the f**k is that guy' line against Jeremy Stephens at a UFC presser.

Watch McGregor roast Jeremy Stephens below: