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Ben Davies

Conor McGregor shrugs off criticism by flaunting wealth and drinking cocktails

Conor McGregor has ignored online criticism of his return to training and flaunted his wealth while holidaying and drinking cocktails.

The Irish star is plotting his comeback to the UFC and has resumed boxing training with one eye on a sparring return in April.

He posted a video of his work on the pads which led to criticism from the likes of boxing star Jake Paul and former UFC champion Henry Cejudo.

McGregor appears to be entirely unaffected by the criticism and has posed for a picture of himself sitting in the warm weather with a cocktail.

He also continued to flaunt his vast wealth and showed off his grandeur gold watch for his fans who have continued to show interest in his planned return to action.

Several people commented on his most recent pad work after he laced up his gloves and posted a video on Instagram.

YouTube star Paul- who has pined for a fight with the Irishman for several months- delivered his verdict on the footage : "Embarrassing, I would KO Conor in boxing or MMA. Right hand of God."

McGregor immediately hit back with a mocking video of himself throwing a combination of punches before shouting "jackass" in response to the American's jibe.

Fans have also been left unconvinced by McGregor's recent training footage with one fan commenting: "This may just be the worst form I have ever seen lol."

Another agreed: "No matter how much you train you will never win again."

A fan continued to question his boxing technique: "Damn, looks so much slower/stiffer than before. Must have a been a hiccup in the healing process, the videos from a couple months ago looked similar."

One final commenter concluded: "I love you man but like- that’s poor boxing. Now weight transfer and your chin is in the sky."

What did you make of Conor McGregor's recent boxing training footage? Let us know in the comments section below

Former UFC champion Cejudo joined fans in criticising the footage as their online feud continues, tweeting: "Your hands are down and your distance is off. Stay away from them yes men. Just a tip from the [goat]."

McGregor once again fired back to Cejudo's jibe, writing: "Look at the state of him omg. Fat midget novice."

The 33-year-old has suffered a decline in recent years having won just one of his four previous fights in the UFC having suffered back-to-back losses against Dustin Poirier.

It remains to be seen if his broken leg injury could plague his return to the octagon but he is currently promising fans the best comeback ever.

He has several options on the table when his return can be made including the prospect of an immediate title shot at 155lbs against the winner of Charles Oliveira's clash with Justin Gaethje.

McGregor is uncertain in which division he will return with potential fights also available at 170lbs, which could make any cut from his current walking around weight of 190lbs much simpler.

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