Cristiano Ronaldo and Conor McGregor crossed paths at the Day of Reckoning fight night to witness the Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite their previous meetings, this encounter raised eyebrows as Ronaldo initially paid minimal attention to McGregor, sitting beside him. Notably, Ronaldo, already seated, didn’t acknowledge McGregor’s arrival, and the two didn’t exchange greetings.
As McGregor engaged in conversation with Turki Alalshikh, seated next to Ronaldo, the football star remained silent, wearing an awkward expression. After some initial stiffness, their interaction took a positive turn, and they were later seen happily comparing their watches.
Both Ronaldo and McGregor hold iconic status in the world of sports, often regarded as the “face” of their respective disciplines due to their remarkable achievements. Ronaldo, known for his rapport with athletes across various sports, has previously met UFC’s Khabib Nurmagomedov, tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and NBA icon Michael Jordan, among others.
In the sporting event, Anthony Joshua dominated Otto Wallin, securing victory with a series of punches in the fifth round. Joshua concluded the year 2023 undefeated, winning three fights and ending on a triumphant note.
