Floyd Mayweather - Conor McGregor megafight

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What began as a talk for a fight many perceived as impossible between a boxing legend and the biggest star in mixed martial arts is now a reality, it was announced Wednesday.

Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. made the announcement on Twitter, confirming that the champion in five weight classes will exit a 23-month retirement at age 40 to face McGregor, the UFC superstar, in a welterweight boxing match on Aug. 26 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena/T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.


Minutes earlier, McGregor sent out a simple two-word statement on Twitter, with a picture of Floyd Mayweather Sr. instead Mayweather Jr. Dana White followed Mayweather's announcement with a simple emoji.

The announcement brings to an end rampant speculation that began two years ago when McGregor threw out the prospect of the fantasy match during a July 2015 appearance on Conan O'Brien's talk show, telling the host, "I would box him if the opportunity arose."

Ireland's McGregor (21-3), a 28-year-old southpaw, is the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold titles in two different divisions and one of the best MMA fighters in the world, but he will be making his professional boxing debut against Mayweather, one of the greatest boxers in history.

With no major titles on the line and Mayweather (49-0, 26 KOs) an astronomical favorite, the fight is merely an opportunity for both make huge money.

McGregor has been outspoken about his desire for a fight that will dwarf his largest UFC payday while Mayweather, who earned some $250 million for his record-shattering victory against Manny Pacquiao in May 2015, stands to earn a second nine-figure windfall.

Mayweather (49-0, 26 KOs) also has the chance to finish off his career at a perfect 50-0 in a fight that few expect to be competitive but has nonetheless piqued the public's interest because of the boxing-versus-MMA angle, not to mention the big personalities and trash-talk ability of both combatants.

Mayweather has not fought since easily outpointing Andre Berto in September 2015 to retain his welterweight world title and then retiring. But he has been vocal about his desire to exit retirement for only one fight -- the big one against McGregor.

The fight seemed highly implausible because Mayweather was retired and McGregor (21-3) had never boxed. Eventually, Mayweather and McGregor went back and forth with each other in the media and on social media talking about a possible fight, but making a deal was another story.

McGregor fueled speculation when he applied for and was granted a boxing license in California in November and then he applied for one in Nevada last month, although his application has not been completed yet.

But McGregor, whose UFC titles have come at 145 and 155 pounds, is under long term contract to UFC and needed the company to go along with making the bout. UFC president Dana White was initially against it but came around and in April admitted there was too much money at stake not to make the fight. In May, McGregor and UFC came to terms on their end of the deal.

Mayweather also began to talk openly about his interest in the fight, announcing in March that he would come out of retirement for only one fight - McGregor. He hoped it would take place in June, but that was pushing it and in May he told Showtime on one of its boxing telecasts, "Hopefully, we can make the fight happen. He's no pushover."

McGregor caused even more of a stir in March when he was ringside for the boxing pro debut of his pal Michael Conlan and went off in a brief session with the ringside media after the fight, shouting, "I'm going to step in there and shock the whole goddamn world. Trust me on that. Look me in the eyes, 28 years of age, confident as a mother f-----, long, rangy, dangerous with every hand. Trust me, I'm going to stop Floyd and you're all going to eat your words. The whole world is going to eat their words."

With Mayweather adviser Al Haymon quietly negotiating the specifics with UFC - and the Nevada State Athletic Commission saying it would happily regulate the fight despite it being perceived as a huge mismatch by most -- Mayweather Promotions caused a stir when it requested Aug. 26 from the Nevada commission as the date for a boxing event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, although it did not specify the main event.

Nonetheless, it became clear through various sources that this was the intended date for Mayweather-McGregor and then on Wednesday the commission granted Mayweather's company the date at its regular commission meeting, although Mayweather Promotions has asked for the request to be removed from the agenda only to make a last minute request to keep it on Tuesday night.

Hours after the commission approved the date request for the fight, the fight that many believe will approach the 4.6 million buy record set by Mayweather-Pacquiao was announced.

The Mayweather-McGregor card will be boxing only and Mayweather has said he wants two of his company's top fighters to appear on it, Badou Jack (21-1-2, 12 KOs), a former super middleweight world titleholder who vacated his belt in January to move up to light heavyweight, and junior lightweight world titlist Gervonta Davis (18-0, 17 KOs).

http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...her-conor-mcgregor-megafight-finalized-aug-26

Don't know if its a good idea.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Floyd making a mockery of his career , will be a joke of a 50th win .

This is frankly disrespectful to the great sport of boxing .

 

[Da_Future_Knick]

Just a money fight for both people.

Expect Floyd to box circles around Connor for 12 rounds. The pre fight build up will be amazing tho

 

[big_gamer007]

It's a money making fight but Conor's promos are gonna be worth all the money.. If Conor can last for 5-6 rounds somehow it will be an amazing event overall..

Can't wait for Conor to start tearing into floyd..

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Floyd making a mockery of his career , will be a joke of a 50th win .

This is frankly disrespectful to the great sport of boxing .

couldn't agree more. If people want to waste money on this circus then that's their choice, but it does make Mayweather look like a clown rather than a legend.

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=139288]Abdul[/MENTION] merge this thread with "The Random Talk Thread" please (I would say Boxing thread but it's not really a Boxing fight):

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?212722-New-Boxing-Thread

The contest does not deserve special attention, it is an exhibition.

 

[Muhammad10]

[MENTION=139288]Abdul[/MENTION] merge this thread with "The Random Talk Thread" please (I would say Boxing thread but it's not really a Boxing fight):

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?212722-New-Boxing-Thread

The contest does not deserve special attention, it is an exhibition.

It's big enough news to warrant a thread of it's own. No need to brush it under the carpet.

 

[JaDed]

I see this happening !

 

[shaz619]

It's big enough news to warrant a thread of it's own. No need to brush it under the carpet.

It's a BIG joke maybe move it into the Jokes thread

 

[Muhammad10]

It's a BIG joke maybe move it into the Jokes thread

I hope Floyd loses.

 

[shaz619]

I hope Floyd loses.

I hope Conor gets concussed actually a realistic possibility

 

[Muhammad10]

I hope Conor gets concussed actually a realistic possibility

Think he's more likely to fall asleep due to Floyd's boring style.

 

[Rinnegan Sasuke]

A slap in the face to the sport of boxing, can't stand either Mayweather or Mcgregor. Don't doubt floyd's abilities one bit, but this farce is nothing more than a big cash grab. No legitimate boxer could out box floyd yet you want people to think Mcgregor might have chance ?

 

[shaz619]

Think he's more likely to fall asleep due to Floyd's boring style.

And you will pay for it

 

[Donal Cozzie]

McGregor is difficult to like but damn, gotta respect his ability to sell himself. Will make literally tens of millions off of a fight where he doesn't even need to try and win because his loss is inevitable, throw a few punches, lose, then retire with an absolutely massive pay cheque.

 

[KingKhanWC]

McGregor is a clown and UFC is not mixed martial arts at all. If it was a truly martial arts competition , the great martial artists from various styles esp Kung Fu would dominate it UFC have rules in place and don't allow such fighters from the world because it's a product not a real fighting compeition.

My issue is with the sport of boxing allowing this nonsense to go ahead. Boxing is already critcised as fights are pretty much set up with the result almost certain. Take Canelo's last fight, although his opponent did ok ,it was certain he would win because his next fight was already in motion.

Floyd has been choosing his opponents for a long time now but this takes the biscuit. Why doesn't he fight GGG?

 

[shaz619]

McGregor is a clown and UFC is not mixed martial arts at all. If it was a truly martial arts competition , the great martial artists from various styles esp Kung Fu would dominate it UFC have rules in place and don't allow such fighters from the world because it's a product not a real fighting compeition.

My issue is with the sport of boxing allowing this nonsense to go ahead. Boxing is already critcised as fights are pretty much set up with the result almost certain. Take Canelo's last fight, although his opponent did ok ,it was certain he would win because his next fight was already in motion.

Floyd has been choosing his opponents for a long time now but this takes the biscuit. Why doesn't he fight GGG?

Am not sure what rules limit Kung Fu, Wing Chun etc in the UFC but it does showcase the best with regards to BJJ, Judo, Freestyle Wrestling and muai thai so I respect these fighters; even Boxing is showcased at times as we saw more recently with Holly Holms the greatest female boxer of all time making Ronda Rousey look like a rank amateur (with nothing but a superior boxing IQ, incredible footwork, counter punching etc and only finisher her off with a kick when all the damage had been done) before being upset by Tate in a thriller and then being robbed on the judges scorecards in a heavily controversial fight which would have seen her become the first female 2 weight world champion in MMA. She by far is the greatest female combat sportsman ever.

Chavez came in weight drained and there were heavy penalties in the contract for him were he to go a pound or two over the agreed weight, the fight was made to milk the mexican casual fanbase during their biggest bank holiday of the year rather then keep active or entertain the masses. GGG struggled big time against Jacobs and I had him up on my card, it would be another one sided affair. I much rather see Floyd against Thurman or Amir Khan (who stylistically is a big risk for Floyd) heck even do the Manny rematch, this is a joke though; nothing more then an exhibition. The boxing authorities will never outlaw the chance to make some money hence why Mcgregor was given the license, but promoters like Oscar have written boycott letters and the real people who have the power to play down this farce is by not promoting it or spending our money on this absolute joke of a contest.

It also damages Floyd's legacy, and reinforces the views of those who accuse him of taking short cuts with regards to his choice of opponents and contractual obligations which handicap them in his favour.

 

[MABA]

McGregor is a clown and UFC is not mixed martial arts at all. If it was a truly martial arts competition , the great martial artists from various styles esp Kung Fu would dominate it UFC have rules in place and don't allow such fighters from the world because it's a product not a real fighting compeition.

My issue is with the sport of boxing allowing this nonsense to go ahead. Boxing is already critcised as fights are pretty much set up with the result almost certain. Take Canelo's last fight, although his opponent did ok ,it was certain he would win because his next fight was already in motion.

Floyd has been choosing his opponents for a long time now but this takes the biscuit. Why doesn't he fight GGG?

LOL im sorry but Kung fu etc are pure bull, does not work at all. If you watch the first few UFC events majority of the eastern martial arts were thoroughly dominated by Jiu Jitsu

 

[shaz619]

Conor is a disgrace and an insult to all fighting, hope he gets a beating he never forgets.

 

[kingusama92]

Conor is a disgrace and an insult to all fighting, hope he gets a beating he never forgets.

Can't blame him.

The money is massive just for showing up.

The problem with Conor is, he's not a great stand up fighter. He's alright but only from his left side. The right is weaker and often used to setup his left.

This makes it far too easy for Floyd. He'll steer away from the left and pound Conor into oblivion.

 

[shaz619]

Can't blame him.

The money is massive just for showing up.

The problem with Conor is, he's not a great stand up fighter. He's alright but only from his left side. The right is weaker and often used to setup his left.

This makes it far too easy for Floyd. He'll steer away from the left and pound Conor into oblivion.

He will retire thankfully after the fight main positive, we wont have to see Conor try to convince us that MMA is contested between legitimate fighters

 

[JaDed]

Anyone seen Rocky 3? Why does it seem like Rocky 3 to me but between Apollo and the wrestler,it wouldn't last that long though.

 

[shaz619]

 

[Rayyman]

Floyd is a disgrace to all Americans by his image and actions.

 

[Slog]

[MENTION=139288]Abdul[/MENTION] merge this thread with "The Random Talk Thread" please (I would say Boxing thread but it's not really a Boxing fight):

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?212722-New-Boxing-Thread

The contest does not deserve special attention, it is an exhibition.

will a win go in Mayweather's record

 

[Slog]

Floyd is a disgrace to all Americans by his image and actions.

haha majority Americans were backing Pacman in the Pacquiao Floyd fight

 

[Saeed]

Floyd is a disgrace to all Americans by his image and actions.

He looked absolutely foolish on the mic. Conor won the trash talk round but he will lose the fight for sure. No matter what people say Mayweather knows how to make up for his behavior.

 

[SL_Fan]

These two are throwing around b-bombs like there's no tomorrow. Didn't expect things to get this ugly this soon

On another note Mayweather needs some new material.

 

[TQ89]

McGregor is a clown and UFC is not mixed martial arts at all. If it was a truly martial arts competition , the great martial artists from various styles esp Kung Fu would dominate it UFC have rules in place and don't allow such fighters from the world because it's a product not a real fighting compeition.

My issue is with the sport of boxing allowing this nonsense to go ahead. Boxing is already critcised as fights are pretty much set up with the result almost certain. Take Canelo's last fight, although his opponent did ok ,it was certain he would win because his next fight was already in motion.

Floyd has been choosing his opponents for a long time now but this takes the biscuit. Why doesn't he fight GGG?

Watch UFC 1 to UFC 10 (when it was true no holds barred fighting) to see what happened to those great martial artists. Gracie literally wiped his *** with all the karate, sumo & judo guys

 

[TQ89]

Floyd will kill connor. It makes me sad that people actually give a crap about such fights which allows organizers to conduct such an event & people's interest brings them the cashflow they want.

It is because of such antics i dont like floyd. Hypemaster he always was but man he never really fought equal opponents like some of the past greats & he uses his mic skills to cunningly disguise his cowardice.

I hope mcgregor gets the beating of his life because of his stupid decision to fight pro-boxer and that too a legit dude like floyd. We gonna have to listen to floyd's crap for at least two/three decades now about how boxing is better and he is greatest and what not

 

[kingusama92]

McGregor is a clown and UFC is not mixed martial arts at all. If it was a truly martial arts competition , the great martial artists from various styles esp Kung Fu would dominate it UFC have rules in place and don't allow such fighters from the world because it's a product not a real fighting compeition.

My issue is with the sport of boxing allowing this nonsense to go ahead. Boxing is already critcised as fights are pretty much set up with the result almost certain. Take Canelo's last fight, although his opponent did ok ,it was certain he would win because his next fight was already in motion.

Floyd has been choosing his opponents for a long time now but this takes the biscuit. Why doesn't he fight GGG?

This topic was touched on by experts.

The "real" martial arts don't lead to success and have been weeded out over the years. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Judo manhandle such techniques.

Here's a deeper analysis on the subject.

Kung-fu training rarely involves non-compliant, live partners who are trying their best to win against you, in matches that allow all 3 ranges of combat: free fighting, clinch, and ground.

If you don't train with people who are trying their best to take you down to the ground and submit you, you won't know how to handle that when the time comes to defend yourself from it. If you've never trained with partners who are allowed to grab you, throw you, kick you in the legs, punch you in the face, etc., then you'll be lost in a competition that allows those techniques.

It's even worse if you train in a style that doesn't even do competition at all. This happens in many kung-fu schools. In those styles, you're either just doing forms and punching to the air, or maybe you are lucky enough to have some partnered activities, but the partnered stuff is compliant and not "live".

 

[shaz619]

will a win go in Mayweather's record

Yeah, he will go 50-0. Conor has a boxing license and while his MMA style revolves around striking he has fought once as an Amateur boxer and won by knockout.

 

[shaz619]

These two are throwing around b-bombs like there's no tomorrow. Didn't expect things to get this ugly this soon

On another note Mayweather needs some new material.

Mayweather did well in the first presser and I give the second one to Conor; not about new material etc both have been very entertaining The audacity of Floyd to drape himself in an Ireland flag ) he is boxing's greatest heel

 

[shaz619]

Watch UFC 1 to UFC 10 (when it was true no holds barred fighting) to see what happened to those great martial artists. Gracie literally wiped his *** with all the karate, sumo & judo guys

This topic was touched on by experts.

The "real" martial arts don't lead to success and have been weeded out over the years. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Judo manhandle such techniques.

Here's a deeper analysis on the subject.

Am a fan of MMA but you're not required to specialise in a specific facet, also many of those martial arts which KingKhan is speaking of are in fact limited by the rules in an Octagon and would in fact find more success in the streets if the combatants fought then again on the street I'd bank on the Boxer to dethrone the MMA , Wing-Chun or Kung-Fun.

So in other words:

Boxing > Wing Chun / Kung Fu / MMA

Wing Chun > MMA

However, if there was one martial artists who'd have success in the UFC under any rules it would be Bruce Lee; that's if I had to pick one otherwise more often then not MMA guy would have a higher probability of winning given that he is protected under the rules and regulations of his sporting body.

 

[shaz619]

Also UFC 1 - 10 were still regulated and were governed by rules, the only thing they were really flexible with was the open weight. Owning bums from other martial arts who are not even the best out the pack and that too under regulation and rules doesn't really elevate your Mixed Martial Arts imo

 

[Slog]

Yeah, he will go 50-0. Conor has a boxing license and while his MMA style revolves around striking he has fought once as an Amateur boxer and won by knockout.

maybe he wants the 50-0

 

[TQ89]

Also UFC 1 - 10 were still regulated and were governed by rules, the only thing they were really flexible with was the open weight. Owning bums from other martial arts who are not even the best out the pack and that too under regulation and rules doesn't really elevate your Mixed Martial Arts imo

None of the guys in the first three ufc were bums. There were famous kickboxers, karate, sumo practitioner there. I remember ken shamrock's first fight was with a kickboxer called patrick something who was undefeated in lot of matches & ranked one in us in kickboxing. Shamrock made him tap out in less than a minute & shamrock wasn't even at the level that he would display in next few ufc's. Same goes for the other fights. I remember there were good karate guys in ufc 2 & ufc 3 who had good records in their discipline and were beaten by gracie.

 

[shaz619]

maybe he wants the 50-0

Even when he did retire I knew he'd be back to break Marciano's record, it's just too tempting. And this was the perfect oppourtunity for him to do so, Floyd didn't get the hype with Conor until he began to make a little noise calling him out and then saw dollar signs. We can criticise Floyd but at the end of the day, no fighter even in boxing would generate the money this fight will; the Manny Pac-Man rematch probably would but Manny is more of a threat then Conor; Floyd has always been about big reward but less risk during the last 7-8 years of his career and it's what modern Boxing has become, a business.

 

[shaz619]

None of the guys in the first three ufc were bums. There were famous kickboxers, karate, sumo practitioner there. I remember ken shamrock's first fight was with a kickboxer called patrick something who was undefeated in lot of matches & ranked one in us in kickboxing. Shamrock made him tap out in less than a minute & shamrock wasn't even at the level that he would display in next few ufc's. Same goes for the other fights. I remember there were good karate guys in ufc 2 & ufc 3 who had good records in their discipline and were beaten by gracie.

I still consider kick boxing to be a facet of MMA to be honest and Karate is not the supreme Martial Art. Also, them fights were governed by rules and regulation; after each PPV they evolved and got stricter; with a lack of leniency the best pure Martial-Artists would not take part in regulated tournaments of that kind. I have immense respect for Shamrock though, he got me into MMA and then Silva bought me back. Then I became a bit interested in the HW division due to Lesnar and tuned out, then Conor Mcgregor and the UFC's women's divisions spearheaded by Ronda Rousey bought me back.

 

[TQ89]

Am a fan of MMA but you're not required to specialise in a specific facet, also many of those martial arts which KingKhan is speaking of are in fact limited by the rules in an Octagon and would in fact find more success in the streets if the combatants fought then again on the street I'd bank on the Boxer to dethrone the MMA , Wing-Chun or Kung-Fun.

So in other words:

Boxing > Wing Chun / Kung Fu / MMA

Wing Chun > MMA

However, if there was one martial artists who'd have success in the UFC under any rules it would be Bruce Lee; that's if I had to pick one otherwise more often then not MMA guy would have a higher probability of winning given that he is protected under the rules and regulations of his sporting body.

There is a video about tai-chi dude getting knocked out in pub by mma dude. Again i dont understand this notion that an mma guy is gonna be easy prey in streetfight.

Not all streetfights are fought on foot & also between people of equal size (where striking mostly favors the larger guy). Plus he would also have knee strikes, kicks and lot of other skills that will prove handy in a kill to survive type of situation.

And i agree about JKD. But i have this one question since long time about JKD fighters. Since the popularity of MMA, we have seen guys from varying fighting disciplines succeed in MMA whether it be BJJ, wrestling, kickboxing, muay-thai, judo, sambo and couple of other asian martial arts. Why haven't we seen a guy with JKD background come and succeed at that level in MMA like his other contemporaries?

 

[TQ89]

I still consider kick boxing to be a facet of MMA to be honest and Karate is not the supreme Martial Art. Also, them fights were governed by rules and regulation; after each PPV they evolved and got stricter; with a lack of leniency the best pure Martial-Artists would not take part in regulated tournaments of that kind. I have immense respect for Shamrock though, he got me into MMA and then Silva bought me back. Then I became a bit interested in the HW division due to Lesnar and tuned out, then Conor Mcgregor and the UFC's women's divisions spearheaded by Ronda Rousey bought me back.

Me too. Shamrock got me into UFC. It was sad to see what he had become in his old age getting knocked out by everybody. He was an absolute beast in the 90's. Very intimidating & tough dude. Would never give up no matter what

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] looking at some of the old brackets, the pure martial artists didn't fair so bad; often reached the KO stages of the tournament; it's a respectable achievement given that they were competing outside their comfort zone in a regulated environment under specific rules.

Ninjitsu reached the final of UFC 3, Shoalin Kung Fu competed in the semi-final of the same tournament.
Karate reached the final of UFC 2 as well. Not taking anything away from Gracie though, he was class in his field and many of the earlier MMA stars like Shamrock, Gracie and Severn would absolutely dethrone the current main-eventers.

 

[shaz619]

Me too. Shamrock got me into UFC. It was sad to see what he had become in his old age getting knocked out by everybody. He was an absolute beast in the 90's. Very intimidating & tough dude. Would never give up no matter what

Believe it or not the WWF was my route to the Octogan ! during the attitude era many a time they plugged the UFC and had a good relation with the company at the time, wrestling during that period was a part of pop culture and the UFC benefited from any exposure. Shamrock first stint with wrestling involved being the enforcer for the classic between Bret and Austin, then after he'd become a bit more involved when it came to the action. Yeah that was a shame but his legacy is not tainted for me, one of the greatest fighters ever.

 

[TQ89]

[MENTION=142288]TQ89[/MENTION] looking at some of the old brackets, the pure martial artists didn't fair so bad; often reached the KO stages of the tournament; it's a respectable achievement given that they were competing outside their comfort zone in a regulated environment under specific rules.

Ninjitsu reached the final of UFC 3, Shoalin Kung Fu competed in the semi-final of the same tournament.
Karate reached the final of UFC 2 as well. Not taking anything away from Gracie though, he was class in his field and many of the earlier MMA stars like Shamrock, Gracie and Severn would absolutely dethrone the current main-eventers.

Agreed. If shamrock was young today, he would devour everybody in his division. Same goes for dan severn. He was also a very tough dude.

 

[shaz619]

There is a video about tai-chi dude getting knocked out in pub by mma dude. Again i dont understand this notion that an mma guy is gonna be easy prey in streetfight.

Not all streetfights are fought on foot & also between people of equal size (where striking mostly favors the larger guy). Plus he would also have knee strikes, kicks and lot of other skills that will prove handy in a kill to survive type of situation.

And i agree about JKD. But i have this one question since long time about JKD fighters. Since the popularity of MMA, we have seen guys from varying fighting disciplines succeed in MMA whether it be BJJ, wrestling, kickboxing, muay-thai, judo, sambo and couple of other asian martial arts. Why haven't we seen a guy with JKD background come and succeed at that level in MMA like his other contemporaries?

The thing is in a street fight time is limited, martial arts or mixed martial arts best chance is to take the fight to the ground; as a boxer you make the best of the limited time you have with a fast power punch which is why I'd recommend it to anyone interested in self-defence because striking is the most efficient. Assuming professional fighters were to meet in the streets, I'd hold the same view but can't really argue against those who provide their reasons for their support of MMA or another martial arts because a battle is dependent on a variety of factors and it's subjective in the end but the one who is the best at what they do then they will come out on top, for example in the street you'd back a top 10 P4P Boxer against a low ranked MMA guy; things become interesting when the playing field is a bit more level when it comes to their prowess in their respective sport.

To be honest am not sure if there have been many JKD or Wing Chun fighters who have competed, I've not really followed them as much personally; is there a big enough sample size to judge them ? but I have read a while back generally they've been against competing in regulated tournaments under various rules.

 

[Dios]

I can't believe anyone thinks that McGregor has even the slightest chance in this fight. Floyd will run circles around that clown.

 

[Syed1]

I really like McGregor but it is David vs Goliath kind of scenario. He can only use one of his skills and does not have the options of using kicks, take downs and submissions. That seriously hampers his ability to compete. Floyd to win by knockout by the third round.

 

[ShadabFakhar]

I can't believe anyone thinks that McGregor has even the slightest chance in this fight. Floyd will run circles around that clown.

Mayweather's age and a long break from boxing increases Macgregor's chances of competing. We don't know whether Macgregor's punching power in MMA can translate to same punching power in boxing. I suppose this is why the weight of the gloves has proved to be a contentious issue.

I think Mayweather will be too quick for him, Macgregor will lose but then call out for an MMA fight. It's a win-win for Macgregor which is why the man needs to be publish his own version of Trump's best-seller "The Art of the Deal". Or is this whole episode what they really mean by 'Luck of the Irish'?

 

[sshakir411]

I've never been a Mayweather fan and I like McGregor's antics in the pressers so far...I think the build up is great and both will remember this fight. I'm rooting for the kid from my home state of Michigan for the first time and believe he will hand this Irish wimp his rear. People might hate Floyd but he's had a childhood that even kids in the ghetto of Detroit or Flint wouldn't want. Not expecting a knockout though.

 

[shaz619]

I really like McGregor but it is David vs Goliath kind of scenario. He can only use one of his skills and does not have the options of using kicks, take downs and submissions. That seriously hampers his ability to compete. Floyd to win by knockout by the third round.

Even in the UFC his style revolves around striking, best way to beat Conor in the Octogan is to take the fight to the ground but very few have achieved that and the ones who have more recently in Diaz; he made him tap out. Anyhow, Striking in the MMA is nothing compared to Striking in a Boxing ring; he'll be fighting a man who has been fighting in the squared circle since he was a kid and has competed in the national championships, golden gloves tournaments and the Olympic stage before turning pro and carving out one of the greatest legacies ever in the sport of Boxing. Yes he is old now and has been inactive for 2 years but even on one leg you'd back him to beat Conor.

 

[shaz619]

Mayweather's age and a long break from boxing increases Macgregor's chances of competing. We don't know whether Macgregor's punching power in MMA can translate to same punching power in boxing. I suppose this is why the weight of the gloves has proved to be a contentious issue.

I think Mayweather will be too quick for him, Macgregor will lose but then call out for an MMA fight. It's a win-win for Macgregor which is why the man needs to be publish his own version of Trump's best-seller "The Art of the Deal". Or is this whole episode what they really mean by 'Luck of the Irish'?

Firstly, it will be difficult for Conor to even land one punch clean on Floyd's chin; and if he does manage to, it will be like hitting Floyd in the face with a pillow.

 

[KingKhanWC]

LOL im sorry but Kung fu etc are pure bull, does not work at all. If you watch the first few UFC events majority of the eastern martial arts were thoroughly dominated by Jiu Jitsu

Due to rules.

McGregor claims Floyd hasnt been in a real fight. UFC isn't real fighting either, it has rules and regulations. Stoppages are quick to take place when someone is knocked down. Real fighting is on the street, no rules and no ref to stop anything. A half decent kung fu artist would literally kill McGregor in a matter of minutes.

Conor McGregor sparks racism row after appearing to call black people 'monkeys' as Floyd Mayweather labels his comments 'totally disrespectful'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-4696018/conor-mcgregor-dancing-monkey-

McGregor is making a few racist statements. Totally out of line tbh.

 

[Rayyman]

He looked absolutely foolish on the mic. Conor won the trash talk round but he will lose the fight for sure. No matter what people say Mayweather knows how to make up for his behavior.

Yeah he will because this is a boxing match. Put him in a UFC ring and Conor will destroy him. Obviously we all know why this the case.

In a street fight, I'll take Conor too.

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] I have seen all the press conferences now, after the first just by the look in Conor's eye I could tell Floyd is in his head; now after watching the final one in London I can say for sure that mentally Floyd has already broken Conor, I have never seen him so worked up, frustrated and rustled; Floyd has ripped him to pieces before the fight has even begun poor guy but he's going to get very rich I suppose which is the saving grace for him

 

[in_cutter]

This is pathetic. Absolute farce.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

Conors been all over the show

Black against white
Good against bad
Old against young

Death threats to mayweather senior about his son
Trolling the whole white man race over the size of black men
Getting wound up too easy

I wouldnt put it past McRegor to get disqualified in August once he starts getting out jabbed

 

[kingusama92]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] I have seen all the press conferences now, after the first just by the look in Conor's eye I could tell Floyd is in his head; now after watching the final one in London I can say for sure that mentally Floyd has already broken Conor, I have never seen him so worked up, frustrated and rustled; Floyd has ripped him to pieces before the fight has even begun poor guy but he's going to get very rich I suppose which is the saving grace for him

The four press conferences in a row have been overkill. It's gone downhill since Toronto.

BUT here is Conor after the fight:

 

[shaz619]

The four press conferences in a row have been overkill. It's gone downhill since Toronto.

BUT here is Conor after the fight:

I think about 3 would have been perfect. The first two were good and the final one in London, the one in New York was nothing special. A Boxing fight has never been promoted in such fashion before, maybe we will get this sort of build in the future but it's only worth it when you have at least one real character involved; I'd love to see AJ and Tyson Fury have a similar duel in the build up to their fight would be comedy gold

 

[Slog]

If everyone pretty much thinks its a joke why is there so much money riding on it?

 

[shaz619]

If everyone pretty much thinks its a joke why is there so much money riding on it?

Am a boxing enthusiasts and a fan of MMA as well, at first I did feel like it's a joke and it probably still is ! but no one can deny the entertainment value of this spectacle and it's what everyone will want to see regardless, it has captured the public's imagination and presents a very unique once in a life time match up. You have the best in MMA against one of all time great boxers ever.

The best way to put it would be, it's like Undertaker and Sting having a match despite dominating distinct promotions for years and when you have two compelling characters the build ought to be amazing, the match may not necessarily live up to the hype but everyone loves a spectacle, we can be a bit hypocritical at times as Boxing fans when we enjoyed the spectacle of Tyson knocking fighters out within a round.

Obviously it doesn't sit well with many that Conor isn't a boxer and some feel it will hurt the sport, while I acknowledge those grievances the public in the end will get what they demand when it comes to entertainment !

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION] Or you could say it's a bit like Amir Khan vs Umar Akmal in the boxing ring, it's obviously a joke but a spectacle everyone will want to see and it ought to break PPV records !


Umar Training for Amir Khan:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/highintensityintervaltraining?src=hash">#highintensityintervaltraining</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/workinghard?src=hash">#workinghard</a> <a href="https://t.co/EWNnHEHhcR">pic.twitter.com/EWNnHEHhcR</a></p>— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Umar96Akmal/status/884171046575718401">9 July 2017</a></blockquote>
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[shaz619]

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/highintensityintervaltraining?src=hash">#highintensityintervaltraining</a> <a href="https://t.co/IKyzLghf18">pic.twitter.com/IKyzLghf18</a></p>— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Umar96Akmal/status/884170409033162752">9 July 2017</a></blockquote>
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Look at them upper cuts ! [MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION]

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Little girls in my gym put their punches together better during boxercise lmao

 

[Slog]

Am a boxing enthusiasts and a fan of MMA as well, at first I did feel like it's a joke and it probably still is ! but no one can deny the entertainment value of this spectacle and it's what everyone will want to see regardless, it has captured the public's imagination and presents a very unique once in a life time match up. You have the best in MMA against one of all time great boxers ever.

The best way to put it would be, it's like Undertaker and Sting having a match despite dominating distinct promotions for years and when you have two compelling characters the build ought to be amazing, the match may not necessarily live up to the hype but everyone loves a spectacle, we can be a bit hypocritical at times as Boxing fans when we enjoyed the spectacle of Tyson knocking fighters out within a round.

Obviously it doesn't sit well with many that Conor isn't a boxer and some feel it will hurt the sport, while I acknowledge those grievances the public in the end will get what they demand when it comes to entertainment !

Inst the Sting v Undertaker comparison a poor one considering they were both ATLEAST professional wrestlers?

 

[shaz619]

Inst the Sting v Undertaker comparison a poor one considering they were both ATLEAST professional wrestlers?

That is true I suppose which is why I said Khan v Umar Akmal right after but the comparison stands with regards to the characters involved which create a lot of hype due to their charisma

 

[KingKhanWC]

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Look at them upper cuts ! [MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION]

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Little girls in my gym put their punches together better during boxercise lmao

What is this )

You could sit down drink your tea, get back up and still have enough time to miss his 'uppercuts'.

In all seriousness, he should be running and running to get some fitness, he looks totally out of shape.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

[MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION] Or you could say it's a bit like Amir Khan vs Umar Akmal in the boxing ring, it's obviously a joke but a spectacle everyone will want to see and it ought to break PPV records !


Umar Training for Amir Khan:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/highintensityintervaltraining?src=hash">#highintensityintervaltraining</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/workinghard?src=hash">#workinghard</a> <a href="https://t.co/EWNnHEHhcR">pic.twitter.com/EWNnHEHhcR</a></p>— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Umar96Akmal/status/884171046575718401">9 July 2017</a></blockquote>
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Boxings probably the best way to lose weight after swimming
He looks as half assed as batman before the first Bane first

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] maybe a lack of a KO from Floyd is not a far off prediction? Conor is someone who is inexperienced and such a fighter can make for a very awkward style and movements which Floyd may not have come across before which can affect the dictation of pace, it could end up being a very ugly fight

 

[KingKhanWC]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION] maybe a lack of a KO from Floyd is not a far off prediction? Conor is someone who is inexperienced and such a fighter can make for a very awkward style and movements which Floyd may not have come across before which can affect the dictation of pace, it could end up being a very ugly fight

I can't see Floyd knocking him out clean or getting counted out but as you know bro a punch is a punch which will set you back. McGregor will make it ugly, there is no doubt, he will hold, grapple, use his elbows and possibly the odd headbutt to put Floyd off. Problem is he is fighting arguably the greatest defensive fighter of all time. Amir Khan with his speed and movement would be one of the few fighters who could connect with Floyd regularly but there aren't many around now who could. I think Floyd will make him miss a lot, and missing takes away your energy. Eventually the ref might have to stop the fight as McGregor will be taking shot after shot.

 

[shaz619]

I can't see Floyd knocking him out clean or getting counted out but as you know bro a punch is a punch which will set you back. McGregor will make it ugly, there is no doubt, he will hold, grapple, use his elbows and possibly the odd headbutt to put Floyd off. Problem is he is fighting arguably the greatest defensive fighter of all time. Amir Khan with his speed and movement would be one of the few fighters who could connect with Floyd regularly but there aren't many around now who could. I think Floyd will make him miss a lot, and missing takes away your energy. Eventually the ref might have to stop the fight as McGregor will be taking shot after shot.

What if McGregor doesn't come to fight ? he is an Irishman though so we"ll see, but I hope Floyd steps on the gas pedal but he hasn't done so for like a decade. If McGregor hunts him, I can see Floyd stopping him inevitably; but given the nature of an inexperienced fighter who will be awkward with his movements we could see a boring 12 rounds which are very ugly because one fighter will be hell bent on escaping while the other will maintain the safety first approach which has been successful for a long time. Then again Conor may well gas beyond the 6th round if he gets to that point and as you say he'd still be expending a lot of energy just being evasive as well

 

[KingKhanWC]

What if McGregor doesn't come to fight ? he is an Irishman though so we"ll see, but I hope Floyd steps on the gas pedal but he hasn't done so for like a decade. If McGregor hunts him, I can see Floyd stopping him inevitably; but given the nature of an inexperienced fighter who will be awkward with his movements we could see a boring 12 rounds which are very ugly because one fighter will be hell bent on escaping while the other will maintain the safety first approach which has been successful for a long time. Then again Conor may well gas beyond the 6th round if he gets to that point and as you say he'd still be expending a lot of energy just being evasive as well

It's possible but I can only see McGregor coming out a little cautious for the first minute to get his focus right and then go for the early knockout. Boxing is more physically challenging in terms of gas/stamina compared to MMA where you can rest on the ground and lesser rounds. I agree after 5/6 round his steam will have been evapurated with Floyd picking him off for fun and making a mug out of him. It probably will be a 12 round borefest esp if Floyd just want to play him and not stop him.

 

[SL_Fan]

Mayweather did well in the first presser and I give the second one to Conor; not about new material etc both have been very entertaining The audacity of Floyd to drape himself in an Ireland flag ) he is boxing's greatest heel

Thought McGregor defo got the better of him. Mayweather might as well have had cue cards in front of him. Yo form voltron!

 

[SL_Fan]

The highlight for me was the McGregor-Mayweather snr exchange.

McGregor: I'm gonna put your son to sleep snr. He's gonna wake up a better man!

 

[SL_Fan]

Conor McGregor 'knocked out during sparring session'

Negative zero

 

[shaz619]

Thought McGregor defo got the better of him. Mayweather might as well have had cue cards in front of him. Yo form voltron!

McGregor got savaged, if it was a popularity contest Conor would win but Floyd is a heel; I have never ever seen Conor so rustled Floyd remained cool and calm throughout the duel but you could see how angry and frustrated Conor was from his eyes, look at him in the final conference Floyd really got under his skin.

The whole being Dana White's slave, doing the tapping out gesture and playing a song because he quit like 3 times lmao, walking out with the Irish flag, stepping on the McGregor ring post banners and reminding him of his place really got to him.

Then again some tend to thrive when their jimmies are rustled come fight night but in this instance it won't matter

 

[kingusama92]

Preview of what Conor will do to Mayweather.

 

[shaz619]

Preview of what Conor will do to Mayweather.

If we even forget the fact that they're going to fight in the boxing ring I can't get past how handicapped Conor will be with regards to the gloves which are going to be used ! in professional boxing contests 12oz gloves are typically used unlike in MMA where they are usually 4-6oz; Conor won't be able to produce the same speed and power given the increased weight on his hands, it's also a lot more intense and tests your stamina / endurance especially the durability of your shoulders,; and remember it's a 12 round fight as well.

Things would have been a bit more interesting if they fought with 6oz gloves.

 

[leatherface58]

Conor is a good heel but Floyd is totally unconvincing as a babyface. Ali vs Inoki II coming up?

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=95766]leatherface58[/MENTION] Floyd aint been a face in about 15 years, he has mostly been a heel and Conor os the big babyface here even mauro ranollo pointed out floyd embracing the heel persona after the first presser as a panelist for showtime and he has been on fayah! Look at Conor face in london guy looked like he wanted to cry. It won't be as big a joke as Inoki v Ali lmao

 

[Markhor]

Embarrassing antics. Don't really care much either way for Mayweather, but I wouldn't mind running McGregor over repeatedly in my Yaris.

 

[shaz619]

Embarrassing antics. Don't really care much either way for Mayweather, but I wouldn't mind running McGregor over repeatedly in my Yaris.

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He's a top lad deep down and has done a lot of good. All this shtick and persona has bought him a huge pay day and especially us wrestling fans can't complain ! the man knows how to cut a promo and get people talking. Conor about 4 years ago was surviving on benefits from state welfare and now he will be earning a career high pay day in the range of $80 - 130 million ! his net worth as it stands is about $30 -40 million.