Conor McGregor Once Took a ‘Notorious’ Dig at Golfing Legend Tiger Woods: “A Lion Would Never Act the Boll*x…”

Conor McGregor couldn’t resist taking a sly dig at golfing legend Tiger Woods, who had experienced a tumultuous period spanning over a decade. Struggling to clinch a major title for almost 11 years, Woods faced the additional challenge of a DUI incident. Seizing the opportunity, McGregor seized on this and subtly taunted the golfing maestro through an Instagram post.

Conor McGregor was the first-ever UFC double division champion. However, he is boasts quite rich and popularity for an MMA fighter. His achievements have propelled him into the ranks of the world’s richest athletes, securing a coveted spot among the top 33 individuals on that prestigious list.

Meanwhile, Tiger Woods has won PGA Tour Player of the Year over 10 times. As the leading money winner on the PGA Tour, Woods has consistently showcased his golfing prowess. Unlike McGregor, who is known for his trash talk, Woods typically refrains from engaging in such banter. Nevertheless, McGregor was true to his character, delivering his cheeky Instagram post aimed at the golfing icon.

When Conor McGregor took a ‘Notorious’ dig at Tiger Woods

Conor McGregor took to Instagram to slyly mock Tiger Woods, creating intrigue with a cryptic post. In the photo, McGregor proudly displayed his shoes and socks, featuring the face of a tiger. The timing of this post aligned with Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest, adding an extra layer of significance to McGregor’s gesture.

McGregor wrote, “A lion would never act the boll*x. But a tiger wood.“

 

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Notably, McGregor drew a comparison between himself and a lion while likening Tiger Woods to a tiger. Through his clever wordplay, McGregor insinuated that Woods, as the tiger, would eventually falter or make a misstep. This subtle taunt further heightened the intrigue and speculation surrounding McGregor’s playful jab at the golfing legend.

The DUI incident

Tiger Woods found himself in a precarious situation when the police discovered he had over five substances in his system while driving. Exhibiting signs of drowsiness, Woods was pulled over, revealing the presence of two painkillers, sleep-inducing medications, and even a marijuana product.

At that time police didn’t confirm whether the medications were prescribed to Woods or not. Consequently, Woods opted for a plea deal, pleading guilty to the charge of reckless driving. This strategic move ultimately led to the dropping of other charges against him, highlighting the legal consequences and decisions Woods faced in the aftermath of the incident.