Balotelli tells Conor McGregor to fight the real champion
The Italian striker is backing his friend Giorgio Petrosyan to take down McGregor, and told the Irish fighter that to be the best he needs to beat "THE CHAMPION". Nadal vs Thiem
Mario Balotelli isn't one to bite his tongue, and his latest verbal volley is aimed at none other than UFC Champion Conor McGregor. The Nice striker turned to Instagram to tell the Irish battler that the best fighter right now is none other than: Giorgio Petrosyan.
Balotelli's pal for a number of years
The Italian nationalised Armenian fighter has been friends with Balotelli for a number of years now and they've been seen on a number of occasions together out in public. And according to Balotelli his kick-boxer mate is "THE CHAMPION" McGregor needs to beat.
Petrosyan: The Doctor
Petrosyan currently fights in the Glory kick-boxing series, where he's rated eighth in the lightweight category. He's known as the Doctor, for his surgical precision.
Balotelli was nice enough to wish McGregor luck for the fight, as well as asking him not to be scared...