Topic: Mayweather - McGregor

[aggerdid]

Wonder what the odds are for McGregor not to connect with anything.

under 50 landed is 5/6 paddypower. The british money has all been on mcgregor since it got announced 6/1 mcgregor into 4/1. Mayweather points 6/4

[Something Worse]

Why would excuses be made for him? Hes got nothing to lose amd it has no bearing on his UFC career. Everyone expects him to lose, so at the end of day it means nothinf. He got what he wanted and thats the biggest pay day of his life

Remember when he lost to Nate and everyone said he'd put on 25lbs of muscle/wasn't training for him/a dog ate his homework? It'll be like that only more Evertonesque.

"Conor landed three punches, that's incredible for an amateur boxer!!!"
"Floyd couldn't knock him out, give him a full year of training and you'd see a different outcome!!!"

etc etc

[LFC when it suits]

Remember when he lost to Nate and everyone said he'd put on 25lbs of muscle/wasn't training for him/a dog ate his homework? It'll be like that only more Evertonesque.

"Conor landed three punches, that's incredible for an amateur boxer!!!"
"Floyd couldn't knock him out, give him a full year of training and you'd see a different outcome!!!"

etc etc

It will be an absolute embarrassment for boxing if Floyd doesn't stop him.

[Red_Irishman]

It'll be like trying to punch a turtle that's gone in its shell. Floyd will be too elusive for Conor and too fast. McGregor has tended to have the speed advantage and the quicker and sharper punching skills, but he'll be fighting in slow motion against a boxing legend that constantly preaches the art of punching whilst not being hit. McGregor will have one round to try go for the upset, by the second round Floyd would have sussed him out, and by the 3rd McGregor will be gassing and Floyd will be looking for a rare knockout (at least at this stage of his career) from there on out.

You can't beat a master in his domain. McGregor is a fantastic counter boxer at the MMA level, but probably a bit meh in comparison to professional boxers, let alone against arguably the most elusive the boxing world has ever seen.

This is pretty much how I envisage the fight going. It will be a non-event in terms of an actual decent boxing match.

[ggcc14]

If Mayweather needs points i'd be embarrassed for him.

[CrasherKid79]

If Mayweather needs points i'd be embarrassed for him.

Don't think it will go that far. Not only is swinging and missing disheartening, it's knackering. Old Connor will swing himself to a standstill by the sixth .... then fall over 

[Peabee]

McGregor would merk Mayweather in a proper fight.

What's a proper fight?  Kicking like a donkey or being able to win with only your fists and reflexes?

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Remember when he lost to Nate and everyone said he'd put on 25lbs of muscle/wasn't training for him/a dog ate his homework? It'll be like that only more Evertonesque.

"Conor landed three punches, that's incredible for an amateur boxer!!!"
"Floyd couldn't knock him out, give him a full year of training and you'd see a different outcome!!!"

etc etc

Again that's a different scenario to this, is it not? It's a different fight in a different sport.

It's apples and oranges.

[realtarragona]

Yeah no comparison at all.

Not to mention there's barely anyone who thinks he's gonna win in the first place.

[Macphisto80]

When you look at what Mayweather did to absolute beasts like Manny, who is a flurry puncher with incredible speed, footwork, and stamina, I wonder what goes through the mind of someone who thinks McGregor has a chance here. If McGregor seriously thinks he's going to find range and timing with one of those daft overhands he's been throwing in sparring, he'll finding himself on a receiving end of a stiff straight right to the jaw. He leaves himself massively exposed throwing them with the full left side of his guard completely open.

I'll make a prediction here that it'll be stopped on cuts or on one of McGregor's eye  being too swollen to see out of. If not, he'll walk into one of Floyd's counter right hands and that'll be that.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

When you look at what Mayweather did to absolute beasts like Manny, who is a flurry puncher with incredible speed, footwork, and stamina, I wonder what goes through the mind of someone who thinks McGregor has a chance here. If McGregor seriously thinks he's going to find range and timing with one of those daft overhands he's been throwing in sparring, he'll finding himself on a receiving end of a stiff straight right to the jaw. He leaves himself massively exposed throwing them with the full left side of his guard completely open.

He may think he does, he may not, the outcome is worth him doing it, and some are angry at him. If I was him, I'd do the exact same thing. He will make more in one fight, than he would fighting for another 10 years in a much more brutal sport.

He's been suckering Mayweather into this for about 2 years, since he beat Aldo, he mentioned Mayweather on TV when he was on Conan. And it's picked up ever since. They both get what they want. Shit tons of money.

[Macphisto80]

Don't think it will go that far. Not only is swinging and missing disheartening, it's knackering. Old Connor will swing himself to a standstill by the sixth .... then fall over 

Swinging and missing is ok so long as you're in and out. Swinging and missing, then getting counter punched clean? different story. It's knackering either way.

[Macphisto80]

He may think he does, he may not, the outcome is worth him doing it, and some are angry at him. If I was him, I'd do the exact same thing. He will make more in one fight, than he would fighting for another 10 years in a much more brutal sport.

He's been suckering Mayweather into this for about 2 years, since he beat Aldo, he mentioned Mayweather on TV when he was on Conan. And it's picked up ever since. They both get what they want. Shit tons of money.

Yeah, that's it. They both win, even when McGregor loses, he's a winner. Let's be honest about it here: fighters fight for money. If you hear anything else, then it's lies. McGregor will have made more money than most boxers will have in their entire career, and that's including the more revered ones.

[Samie]

Imagine a Rawk piss up to Vegas for this fight?   'kin hell we'd end up being the main event.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Imagine a Rawk piss up to Vegas for this fight?   'kin hell we'd end up being the main event.

It would be a sight to see. I love Vegas 

[Chakan]

What's a proper fight?  Kicking like a donkey or being able to win with only your fists and reflexes?

You think that accurately describes MMA?

[coolbyrne]

I hope they both lose.

I'm hoping for a Rocky III ending:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/NC52KBgm5dY?t=1m7s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/NC52KBgm5dY?t=1m7s</a>

[4pool]

McGregor to win because there will be a rematch so both make a ton more money.

It's what circus events are built around.

Can't believe some don't see this coming. 

[Chakan]

McGregor to win because there will be a rematch so both make a ton more money.

It's what circus events are built around.

Can't believe some don't see this coming. 

You think at this stage Mayweather cares more about money than his reputation? No way.

[4pool]

You think at this stage Mayweather cares more about money than his reputation? No way.

Doesn't he call himself "Money" Mayweather? 

[Chakan]

Doesn't he call himself "Money" Mayweather? 

Which is my point , he's got so much money that it doesn't really matter. Him losing to mcgregor would absolutely kill his reputation.

[Fiasco]

The only way to forgive Mayweather for this farce is if he's using this as a bit of a tune up for a potential bout with the winner of Canelo and GGG. It wont be, but it would be nice. He could cement a tremendous legacy by doing this and earn so much money. Tune up and get back into fighting shape, school Conor, then perhaps fight the winner of Canelo/GGG late this year or on Cinco De Mayo next year. 150 million in the bank, best in both boxing and MMA defeated, set for life, 51-0, wonderful.

But it wont happen like that.

[realtarragona]

MMA defeated? When's he making his debut in that?

[Doc Red]

I've changed my mind after reading all your comments.

McGregor to win via first round knockout.
Conor won't be in it preparing for a 12 round fight, he knows he can't last.
He'll go all out in the first round going for broke all out, and I think Mayweather is more prepared for boxers that attack with a boxer's mentality in that they'll unleash a couple of combinations whilst still keeping plenty in reserve for the remaining rounds.

Mayweather is sharp and elusive, but he hasn't faced someone as lanky as McGregor, with his knockout power, that is trying to end it early and is only preparing for 2 rounds max.

Prediction
49-1
First round knockout by Conor
Conor haters to self combust

[Samie]

Doc you can't hit what you can't catch.

Rule #1

Take notes.

[PhilV]

There's a video out on the joe.co.uk website (cannot link due to being at work) of an old sparring partner of McGregor who has leaked a video of them two sparring and honestly, it is SO bad from Connor that I can only imagine it's like a fake video they organised to make him look worse than he is and catch Mayweather and his team out, but to be honest these days there are probably "scouts" from either side trying to spy on the other boxers training camp and wee what they have up their sleeve?

[Pradan]

The only way to forgive Mayweather for this farce is if he's using this as a bit of a tune up for a potential bout with the winner of Canelo and GGG. It wont be, but it would be nice. He could cement a tremendous legacy by doing this and earn so much money. Tune up and get back into fighting shape, school Conor, then perhaps fight the winner of Canelo/GGG late this year or on Cinco De Mayo next year. 150 million in the bank, best in both boxing and MMA defeated, set for life, 51-0, wonderful.

But it wont happen like that.

Already fought Canelo and beat him. Nothing to gain from that.

[ggcc14]

McGregor to win because there will be a rematch so both make a ton more money.

It's what circus events are built around.

Can't believe some don't see this coming. 

You honestly believe this?

[4pool]

Which is my point , he's got so much money that it doesn't really matter. Him losing to mcgregor would absolutely kill his reputation.

He may have so much money but with hangers on and everything he's probably running through tons of it. Hence why he agrees to this fight. Otherwise, why at 40 come back?

[Samie]

Yeah you don't know boxing/boxers if you think someone is willing to give away their perfect record. AND TO A NONE BOXER FOR FUCK SAKES. 

[4pool]

You honestly believe this?

Guess we'll find out. 

If it is a serious fight, Mayweather should win.

If not, the fix is in. Just like wrestling. All done for the money.

[ggcc14]

He may have so much money but with hangers on and everything he's probably running through tons of it. Hence why he agrees to this fight. Otherwise, why at 40 come back?

Because he loves money and this is the easiest 100m he could possibly make. Plus it only grows his brand and legacy (arguably).

[realtarragona]

Odds of 1.2 on Betfair for a Mayweather win is mental.

[rocco]

What's the difference in Glove size from UFC to Boxing +4oz ?

[CrasherKid79]

What's the difference in Glove size from UFC to Boxing +4oz ?

4oz - 10oz

[Sir Psycho Sexy]

There's a video out on the joe.co.uk website (cannot link due to being at work) of an old sparring partner of McGregor who has leaked a video of them two sparring and honestly, it is SO bad from Connor that I can only imagine it's like a fake video they organised to make him look worse than he is and catch Mayweather and his team out, but to be honest these days there are probably "scouts" from either side trying to spy on the other boxers training camp and wee what they have up their sleeve?

Posted on the first page ... It is from December tho

[Lusty]

I've changed my mind after reading all your comments.

McGregor to win via first round knockout.
Conor won't be in it preparing for a 12 round fight, he knows he can't last.
He'll go all out in the first round going for broke all out, and I think Mayweather is more prepared for boxers that attack with a boxer's mentality in that they'll unleash a couple of combinations whilst still keeping plenty in reserve for the remaining rounds.

Mayweather is sharp and elusive, but he hasn't faced someone as lanky as McGregor, with his knockout power, that is trying to end it early and is only preparing for 2 rounds max.

Prediction
49-1
First round knockout by Conor
Conor haters to self combust

Do you think none of the 40 odd proffesional boxers Floyd has fought have ever tried to swarm him and knock him out early?

Are you one of those people who think Messi couldn't cut it in the Premier League because no one has ever tried kicking him in Spain?

[Elf Pistolero_7]

McGregor to win because there will be a rematch so both make a ton more money.

It's what circus events are built around.

Can't believe some don't see this coming. 

Ain't go be no re-match, ain't go be no re-match (don't want one)

[Ziltoid]

Odds of 1.2 on Betfair for a Mayweather win is mental.

I saw an advert for Paddy Power for new customers offering Mayweather 20/1 (max £1 bet). Min deposit £5.  Winning bets paid in free bets.  Still £20 in free bets if you're not daft with them you can still come with something.

[Mumm-Ra]

Doc you can't hit what you can't catch.

Rule #1

Take notes.

I don't know why I'm doing this, but here you go...

Traditionally the only close rounds in a Mayweather fight are the early ones, when he's still figuring his opponent out. By rd 4 he's done that and they don't land a thing. But in the first couple he sometimes looks uncomfortable. I always hang onto that moment where Mosley rocked him badly in the 2nd.

I think it's a pipe dream, but Doc is right that Conor's only chance will be in the first round