CONOR McGREGOR has incredibly taunted Floyd Mayweather over his domestic abuse conviction by wearing a CJ Watson basketball jersey.

The Irish UFC star is clearly aiming to gain a mental edge ahead of the pair's eagerly-anticipated boxing bout, by referencing Money's chequered past.

10 Conor McGregor stoked the fire by wearing a CJ Watson jersey Credit: Instagram

10 CJ Watson allegedly slept with the mother of Floyd Mayweather's children, leading to Money spending 90 days in jail for domestic battery Credit: Getty Images

Mayweather was sentenced to 90 days in county jail in 2012 for battery against Josie Harris - the mother of his three children.

The boxer was charged after NBA player CJ Watson allegedly slept with Harris.

Mayweather was also ordered to complete 100-hours of community service and attend a 12-month domestic violence program, on top of paying a £2,000 fine.

On Sunday, another NBA player - the Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green - lashed out at McGregor for the stunt... but not for the reason you'd think.

The jersey worn by McGregor bore the No23 worn by Watson between 2008 and 2010.

In the present day, the ever-vocal Green is the Warriors current No23 - with the two-time NBA champion, an avid Mayweather supporter, furious.

10 Floyd Mayweather spent 90 days in jail for domestic abuse of Josie Harris Credit: Reuters

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Green posted the snap of McGregor in the jersey on Instagram with the caption: "We rocking with Floyd bro not you... take that off bruh @thenotoriousmma"

Not one to be spoken to like that, McGregor hit back by replying: "That's CJ Watson mate.

"I don't know who the f*** you are. No disrespect tho kid, keep hustling and stay in school.

10 Floyd Mayweather was charged with domestic battery on the mother of his three children Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

10 NBA star Draymond Green has hit back at Conor McGregor for his jersey stunt Credit: AP:Associated Press

10 Conor McGregor has some experience as an amateur boxer ahead of fight Credit: AP:Associated Press

"Now ask yourself why I'm rocking CJ when I don't know or give a f*** about basketball.

"I dribble heads off the floor. Not a ball. This is no game here kid."

Not content with the subtle use of wearing the jersey, McGregor even clearly points it out to Green, just to make sure he gets under Mayweather's skin.

The American boxer is yet to respond to the attempt to rattle him.

10 Floyd Mayweather was charged with domestic battery and was in prison in 2012 Credit: AP:Associated Press

10 Conor McGregor taunted Floyd Mayweather by donning a CJ Watson jersey Credit: AP:Associated Press

Green however, did have his say, replying: "Hahahaha that number won't be worn again when I'm finished with it clown!

"Gold medalist [sic], NBA champ, all star, DPOY [defensive player of the year] etc!!! Hahahaha stop it boy!

"Nate Diaz (Bay Area stand up) whooped you in your ring! Money May about to destroy you!!!

"Take that warrior jersey off bruh you're an incredible internet troll we don't rock with you! Go train bum!!"

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