UFC superstar Conor McGregor has been praised following a generous split-second donation to a charity boxing match.
Former Irish Olympic boxer Paddy Barnes and Irish social media comedian Stevo Timothy have planned to enter the ring in a wheelchair boxing match and go toe to toe in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association.
On Sunday afternoon, Stevo Timothy announced on Twitter that the fundraiser's target was increased from €1,000 to €5,000.
McGregor then replied to the tweet: "Haha yes! Love this Stevo and Paddy B! Put me down for €10,000!
"Great stuff lads, for a great cause! Good luck in the boxing match."
Within minutes, the fundraiser's GoFundMe page received a €10,000 donation from an "anonymous" donor.
One Twitter user replied: "The man puts his money where his mouth is."
Another said: "Conor with the €10,000, well done sir!"
A third said: "Love this! Fair play to you Conor!"
A delighted Stevo Timothy took to Twitter again, saying: "What a day!
"Firstly, the most famous sportsman in the world retweets my poster and video, AND then donates ten grand!
"Secondly, I realise I've now raised over 80 grand in a year thanks to all of you!
"Be the good you want to see in the world."
So far, the charity fight between Barnes and Timothy has raised over €12,000.
