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Eamon Doggett

Conor McGregor strikes deal to sponsor Katie Taylor's homecoming fight

Conor McGregor has struck a deal for his stout brand to sponsor Katie Taylor's homecoming fight this weekend.

The UFC star is quickly growing his own business empire which includes a Forged Irish Stout that is only available at his Black Forge Inn in Dublin.

And the brand logo will be front and centre of the biggest show in town this weekend as Taylor makes her highly-anticipated homecoming clash with Super-Lightweight World Champion Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena.

READ MORE: McGregor says he has 21 spare Katie Taylor tickets & confirms he'll attend bout

McGregor himself will be watching the fight from ringside as Taylor (22-0, 6 KOs) fights in Ireland for the first time in her professional career.

The Bray woman is bidding to become a two-weight undisputed ruler against reigning champion Cameron (17-0, 8 KOs).

McGregor said: “I’m incredibly proud and honoured to support Ireland’s own, the pound for pound GOAT, Katie Taylor! Katie’s fight this weekend in Ireland is going to be one for the books and I’ll be cheering her on.

"Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing have done a fantastic job putting together an unforgettable event and Forged Irish Stout is ready to take over fight week!”

While Taylor's manager Hearn said: "I’m delighted to welcome Conor McGregor and his Forged Irish Stout to this iconic Irish event on Saturday.

"When I met Conor in Dublin he was so passionate about bringing Katie home and also about the quality of the Forged Irish Stout product. Having tasted a pint on the premises I can see why, and myself and the team look forward to visiting The Black Forged Inn ahead of a huge night for Irish sport."

As a fight sponsor, it it perhaps not surprising that McGregor took to Twitter on Monday to say that he had 21 spare tickets for the event, but only for people who can "personally contact" him.

He wrote: "What’s the story folks I’ve a couple of mega Katie Taylor announcements coming all this week, for our Katie's fight! Multiple days back to back! But first I want to announce that I have 22 tickets to the fight itself, in the exclusive “G Cash” seats.

"I only need one seat myself. So 21. Join the G Cash team if you wish to see and support our Katie fight in these prestigious seats. Hit me up. And only of course if you can personally contact me. A G cash. Have a seat."

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