Summary:
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been compared to Muhammad Ali by some, and he's certainly earned that tag.

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Conor McGregor doesn't just fight a good fight, he talks one too. The Irishman's rise and rise in the UFC has been accompanied by a charm offensive outside the Octagon. And, as he prepares to face Dennis Siver in Boston on Sunday, Sportsmail brings you a selection of his best quips and one-liners. UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta this week went so far as to compare him to the greatest, Muhammad Ali. He said: 'I hate even saying this, but with his gift of gab and his athletic ability and fighting ability, it’s almost like the Irish Muhammad Ali in a way.' Irish featherweight Conor McGregor (left) performs a flying kick against UFC 178 opponent Dustin Poirier . McGregor lands a strong left on Poirier and affords a smile after seeing off his opponent at UFC 178 (right) The featherweight sensation goes into the fight against Siver - he headlines UFC Fight Night 59 - this weekend fresh from announcing a deal with Reebok. McGregor is arguably one of the biggest stars of UFC and joins a roster of stellar names already sporting the Reebok brand in the Octagon: Ronda Rousey, Anthony Pettis, Jon Jones and Johnny Hendricks. McGregor squares off against UFC Fight Night 59 opponent Dennis Siver ahead of their big fight . McGregor shows off his typical style and swagger wearing sunglasses during a press conference .