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Conor McGregor defends Anthony Joshua's 'great speech' in strange tweet

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Conor McGregor has spoken out in defence of Anthony Joshua after his post-fight rant was widely criticised by boxing fans.Joshua took the microphone following his second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday (August 20) night and proceeded to make a lengthy speech to the crowd in Saudi Arabia.

Viewers felt he had stolen Usyk's moment, with some labelling his comments about Ukraine "disrespectful".But UFC star McGregor believes AJ did nothing wrong.

Taking to Twitter, the Irishman wrote: "You are all going on ridiculous over this. That is a great speech right there. READ MORE: Fans baffled by message in corner from Anthony Joshua's trainer in Oleksandr Usyk loss"Fair play to him he made it yet he is still in there keeping that cog going.

If they wanted the mic they could’ve tried get it back. Then he gives me a shout out. Great fight, thank you! #champchamp."Joshua discussed a range of topics including his career path and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, admitting he "didn't know what was happening but it's not nice".

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