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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Oisin Doherty

Conor McGregor kisses Katie Taylor's hands after agonising defeat

Conor McGregor took to the ring to kiss the hands of Katie Taylor just moments after the first loss of her professional career.

Coming up a weight class, Taylor found the size of Chantelle Cameron difficult to deal with and the Northampton-based fighter landed the more impactful shots over the course of the contest.

The 32-year-old deservedly picked up a majority decision win and held on to her undisputed super-lightweight crown.

READ MORE: Pictures show Katie Taylor's injuries after Chantelle Cameron fight

Shortly after the decision was read out, McGregor entered the ring. The Notorious played a role in the build-up to this fight, with his whiskey and stout brands clear to see at events all week long.

The Dubliner, who was ringside during the fight, kissed the hands of Taylor in a sign of respect for the 2012 Olympic champion.

While the show of respect was appreciated by many, some felt it wasn't the time or place.

Regardless, McGregor showed the world how highly he thinks of Taylor.

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