Rio 2016: Rory McIlroy responds to Irish boxer tweets

Omnisports 02:12 - 29 July 2016

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After a cheeky tweet aimed at Rory McIlroy, two Irish boxers competing at Rio 2016 managed to get a reply from the four-time major winner.

Rory McIlroy has responded to two Irish boxers after being mocked by the duo on Twitter.

Ireland flagbearer Paddy Barnes and compatriot Michael Conlan, who are eyeing gold in Rio, have been doing the rounds and getting selfies with various competitors.

And one tweet from Barnes was directed at McIlroy - who pulled out of the Games citing fears over the Zika virus, but made no secret of his cynicism regarding golf's inclusion - as he posed for a picture with the four-time major winner's ex-fiancee Caroline Wozniacki, suggesting they "make a great couple".