Canelo Alvarez and Conor McGregor have engaged in an explosive public argument on social media this week.
Boxing's pound-for-pound star is feuding with the UFC sensation after he posted a comparison of their defeats to Floyd Mayweather.
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Canelo was outpointed by the American in 2013, whereas McGregor was stopped by him in their 2017 crossover bout.
On Monday, McGregor reacted to footage of Mayweather outclassing Canelo.
He tweeted: "One of the greatest performances in professional boxing this was. I landed more shots on Floyd than Canelo. I’d love another go."
Canelo replied on Tuesday: "I just need one hand with you and I don’t need to throw so many punches."
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McGregor then fired back: "Saul you uncooked chicken, I’ll stomp the ligaments out of your knee joint.
"I don’t even need hands to end you, I’ll kick you raw pink, leave you looking like you were left out in the sun too long haha freckle a***.
"I will see you and we will see. Canelo is a cornflake, no sugar."
On Wednesday, Canelo responded: "You act like a little kid.
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"You have a big mouth and you know how to talk s*** well, but when the fight come you always quit hahahahhahahahaha."
McGregor concluded: "Canelo you are no draw to me, I don’t watch your matches. Showtime gone so bye Canelo hahaha the Pauls out sell you.
"Now grow some balls and fight for real cos nobody cares about the same old thing they have seen over and over. Or sit on the sofa and wait for the real men to finish."
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