Continuing the rich tradition of strong men purchasing exotic animals that will eventually lead them to financial ruin, Conor McGregor has entered the market for a pet tiger.
The new UFC featherweight interim champion spoke about his wish to own a tiger during an interview with CNN's Rachel Nichols (h/t Joe.co.uk).
Interspersed with his admiration for non-weightlifting gorillas, McGregor revealed his intentions to purchase a large cat.
"I think a tiger. I'd like a nice tiger, a good-colored tiger," McGregor said.
"Like Mike Tyson?" Nichols asked.
"Like Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson had a white one," McGregor said. "I would like an orange-and-black one."
McGregor went on to tackle U.S. politics, saying Donald Trump has taken a cue from him in stirring the pot for press.
As for all that tiger business—please, no one purchase a tiger.
Having just come into $500,000 thanks to his second-round knockout of Chad Mendes at UFC 189, McGregor is feeling rightfully flush with cash.
Tigers, however, are ergonomically designed black holes for fist-earned money. Fighters have poured breathtaking amounts of cash into these animals over the years, and as Tyson proved, it never comes back.
Just feeding one of these animals comes with an annual price tag of $60,000, not to mention upkeep, caging, medical bills and the inevitable court costs when it jumps the wall and eats a landscaper.
Not worth it, guys.
Dan is on Twitter. Just get a pug. They're practically the same thing.
