Conor McGregor left me a bit shy when I met him but now he FaceTimes telling me to get some sleep, reveals Eddie Hearn

EDDIE HEARN admitted Conor McGregor left him a little shy when they first met… now they catch up over FaceTime.

The UFC legend has thrown his support to Hearn, who is bringing Katie Taylor back to Ireland for the first time in her professional career.

Conor McGregor with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn

In February, the pair met up at McGregor’s Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin to discuss Taylor’s homecoming fight.

And Hearn revealed he was left a little starstruck by the MMA superstar, who is now sponsoring this Saturday’s fight.

But after going into business with each other, McGregor, 34, is checking in to make sure the promoter is getting his beauty sleep.

Hearn told SunSport in Dublin: “We’re getting on very well.

“He FaceTimed me and it was almost like a brother phoning me up last night, or a dad going, ‘Alright? Good day today, I’ve seen it all.’ Good work, make sure you get some sleep, you need to go again tomorrow.’ 

“I was like, ‘Alright, thanks a lot.’ We’re out pushing all his brands and looking forward to seeing him tonight.” 

McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout and Tidl recovery spay are official sponsors of Taylor’s undisputed fight with Chantelle Cameron.

But Hearn – who has raved about McGregor’s stout – seems to have got the ex-UFC champion’s unmatched promotional skills included in the deal.

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He said: “He’s paying us but I think I’m overworking at the moment for Conor McGregor. 

“But look, it works well together. I’m pushing his brands, he’s supporting Katie which is most important to him and he’s pushing the show. 

“I love Conor McGregor, I think he’s amazing. I was a little bit, shy when I met him, don’t mind saying he’s a superstar. 

“But, he obviously likes what we do, he knows we’re genuine, his support is genuine.

“He’ll be here tonight and he’ll add that extra element to the fight.” 

Taylor, 36, returns home for Ireland’s first boxing event since 2014.

And she will move up to challenge super-lightweight champion Cameron, 32, after Amanda Serrano, 32, pulled out of their rematch injured.

Hearn, who has promoted stadium fights in the UK, Mexico and America, believes the historic Irish return could top the lot.

He said: “I can sort of tell you a dozen nights that I’ll remember forever that stand out for me, and this is well in there – and that’s before the fight. 

“So ask me the same question after Saturday night, it might me number one. It’s going to be that kind of night.” 

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