Official: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor on August 26th

[vwg*]

I can't believe it's actually going to happen. Wow.

 

[Plural]

UFC boss Dana White has said the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather superfight will be a boxing contest over 12 rounds.

Mac doesn't have a chance. No idea why he would agree to that. Well, money I guess.

It's 100% money. Even McGregor can't have as big of an ego to think that he actually stands a remotely realistic chance to make this a competitive 12 round boxing contest.

I get the money aspect and the hype this potentially will create but as a fan of boxing and MMA this just feels embarrassing. The greatest boxer of this generation, possibly one of the greatest ever against a guy who has never competed in boxing. McGregor is a tough nut in his field but this is like a cyclist racing Formula 1 car at Circuit de Monaco. The only prayer there is that the Formula 1 crashes on unforced error.

Floyd can just string McGregor along as long as he wants and practically decide the exact moment he wants to end the show.

Congrats for McGregor for making a mountain of dough and I have to think that's literally the only motivation for him. But it's pretty ****ing huge motivation for sure.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

It's 100% money. Even McGregor can't have as big of an ego to think that he actually stands a remotely realistic chance to make this a competitive 12 round boxing contest.

I get the money aspect and the hype this potentially will create but as a fan of boxing and MMA this just feels embarrassing. The greatest boxer of this generation, possibly one of the greatest ever against a guy who has never competed in boxing. McGregor is a tough nut in his field but this is like a cyclist racing Formula 1 car at Circuit de Monaco. The only prayer there is that the Formula 1 crashes on unforced error.

Floyd can just string McGregor along as long as he wants and practically decide the exact moment he wants to end the show.

Congrats for McGregor for making a mountain of dough and I have to think that's literally the only motivation for him. But it's pretty ****ing huge motivation for sure.

Yeah that about sums it up for me too. I have nothing to add to that.

Well I guess I do have something to add. It would have been more competitive if they used MMA rules. I think McGregor would win, but it wouldn't be as lopsided as this fight will be. Mayweather could land a punch before McGregor takes him down.

 

[Plural]

Yeah that about sums it up for me too. I have nothing to add to that.

Well I guess I do have something to add. It would have been more competitive if they used MMA rules. I think McGregor would win, but it wouldn't be as lopsided as this fight will be. Mayweather could land a punch before McGregor takes him down.

I agree that it probably would have been more competitive. There are some semi-big old boxers gunning for some payday after retirement in MMA and they actually don't make a joke of themselves. Mayweather possibly could hold the fight up for a short period and the difference on their feet could be enough to end the fight on instant. Just think about Mayweather with UFC gloves landing one good punch on MgGregor (or anyone for that matter).

But that doesn't really even matter. There is no way camp McGregor can even get the negotiation to start with the premise of fighting Mayweather with MMA rules.

I hear they're making 100M per fighter and from McGregor's POV that's the kind of money that's hard to turn down. Just take the payday and pray that the Formula 1 crashes. Either way, he just set his family for generations to come. Not bad for one fight.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

I agree that it probably would have been more competitive. There are some semi-big old boxers gunning for some payday after retirement in MMA and they actually don't make a joke of themselves. Mayweather possibly could hold the fight up for a short period and the difference on their feet could be enough to end the fight on instant. Just think about Mayweather with UFC gloves landing one good punch on MgGregor (or anyone for that matter).

But that doesn't really even matter. There is no way camp McGregor can even get the negotiation to start with the premise of fighting Mayweather with MMA rules.

I hear they're making 100M per fighter and from McGregor's POV that's the kind of money that's hard to turn down. Just take the payday and pray that the Formula 1 crashes. Either way, he just set his family for generations to come. Not bad for one fight.

Yup agreed.

 

[vwg*]

Conor knows it's mostly about money, but I doubt he feels like he has no chance regardless of what the reality is. It's just who he is.

 

[Rocko604]

I'll watch it. On Kodi.

 

[Plural]

Conor knows it's mostly about money, but I doubt he feels like he has no chance regardless of what the reality is. It's just who he is.

I'm sure he believes that he can win in the same sense as everyone starting at the Berlin 100m dash finals believed they could win against Bolt. When you're a professional athlete you believe in yourself and always go for the win. But McGregor also knows that realistically speaking, he's going to have to pull off a miracle. He believes in that miracle not in his actual chances of outboxing Floyd Mayweather.

The best boxers on the planet couldn't figure out the puzzle that is/was May's defense. He's routinely done best against aggressive brawl-type boxers who go on punch-frenzy. He fights calm and almost boring. He lands 40+% of his punches against other champions of the world. That's against the absolute best the boxing world has to offer. And he made all his fights come to him. Probably among the top-5 strategist/smartest boxers in the history. Even if he's been out for two years and is over 40 his tactical and technical edge over McGregor (who is not even among the best MMA boxers) is overwhelming.

 

[PG Canuck]

Going to be a big disappointment, and I think everyone knows this but we will all watch anyways.

MacGregor is laughing to the bank even though he will lose. For how vocal he is on Twitter it's almost giving me the impression he thinks he has a chance.

 

[V13]

UFC boss Dana White has said the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather superfight will be a boxing contest over 12 rounds.

Mac doesn't have a chance. No idea why he would agree to that. Well, money I guess.

I'd get my ass handed to me for 100m

Hell i'd probably do it for 100k

 

[Frank the Tank]

This is like a world-class decathlete taking on Usain Bolt in a 100m race. Sure the decathlete can run an impressive 10.2, but he's going up against a specialist who runs a sub-10 time on a poor day.

McGregor biggest hurdle is that he even if he gets the chance to land his big left, he won't be able to knockout Mayweather with one punch wearing boxing gloves.

 

[member 51464]

If Mayweather has a ton of ring rust, and wants to let the people feel like they got their money's worth, maybe he lets it go a couple rounds.

If I were coaching McGregor, my biggest concern would be him instinctively throwing a kick or something illegal just out of sheer habit.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

This isn't going to go well for McNugget and I don't see how anyone can think otherwise.

Oh well, enjoy your money and retirement. At least then the UFC can get a new lightweight champ who will defend his belt.

 

[vwg*]

I'm sure he believes that he can win in the same sense as everyone starting at the Berlin 100m dash finals believed they could win against Bolt. When you're a professional athlete you believe in yourself and always go for the win. But McGregor also knows that realistically speaking, he's going to have to pull off a miracle. He believes in that miracle not in his actual chances of outboxing Floyd Mayweather.

The best boxers on the planet couldn't figure out the puzzle that is/was May's defense. He's routinely done best against aggressive brawl-type boxers who go on punch-frenzy. He fights calm and almost boring. He lands 40+% of his punches against other champions of the world. That's against the absolute best the boxing world has to offer. And he made all his fights come to him. Probably among the top-5 strategist/smartest boxers in the history. Even if he's been out for two years and is over 40 his tactical and technical edge over McGregor (who is not even among the best MMA boxers) is overwhelming.

You don't have to tell me any of this. I know.

I'm just basically saying Conor's self confidence is borderline delusional. It's partly why he's so fascinating to begin with.

 

[V13]

This is like a world-class decathlete taking on Usain Bolt in a 100m race. Sure the decathlete can run an impressive 10.2, but he's going up against a specialist who runs a sub-10 time on a poor day.

McGregor biggest hurdle is that he even if he gets the chance to land his big left, he won't be able to knockout Mayweather with one punch wearing boxing gloves.

Indeed

Mayweather has faced boxers with much dangerous lefts than McGregor and stomped them all. I doubt the guy is scared at all of McG left hand.

And having 10 oz gloves does make a difference when it come to defense. McGregor won't be able to land as easily as he does with 4oz gloves in MMA.

 

[m9]

McGregor isn't even the best pure boxer in his division inside the UFC, that would probably be Joe Duffy. Here's a guy that has already beaten McGregor in MMA yet 99% of the public has no idea who he is.

The fact that this guy is fighting Mayweather is ridiculous, but whatever. I would actually be pretty excited for the whole spectacle if it was a UFC PPV with a loaded undercard. Don't care at all about any of the boxing.

 

[LSCII]

McGregor isn't even the best pure boxer in his division inside the UFC, that would probably be Joe Duffy. Here's a guy that has already beaten McGregor in MMA yet 99% of the public has no idea who he is.

The fact that this guy is fighting Mayweather is ridiculous, but whatever. I would actually be pretty excited for the whole spectacle if it was a UFC PPV with a loaded undercard. Don't care at all about any of the boxing.

Yes, that's because he beat McGregor 7 years ago, and when he got his UFC push, he lost to Poirier. Also, despite his boxing, he submitted McGregor. And of course Duffy is a better boxer, given that he was in fact a professional boxer.

 

[Avs_19]

I'm just here for the lead up and spectacle of it all. I don't think there's really any point in even trying to break down the fight and talking yourself into Conor. Elite boxers, who have the skill, hand speed, and timing Conor never will, couldn't even touch Floyd. The best hope is that Floyd is rusty and/or looks his age but I doubt that'll be the case.

 

[m9]

Yes, that's because he beat McGregor 7 years ago, and when he got his UFC push, he lost to Poirier. Also, despite his boxing, he submitted McGregor. And of course Duffy is a better boxer, given that he was in fact a professional boxer.

Not sure what you are trying to add or argue here.

 

[MD thaivuN]

What's gonna kill Conor in this fight will be footwork, as it is the one thing that's still very underdeveloped in high level MMA.

 

[solventless710]

**** Floyd. **** boxing.

 

[LSCII]

Not sure what you are trying to add or argue here.

You brought up Duffy being a better boxer, but omitted the fact he was a professional boxer at one point. You also seemed to be lamenting the fact that nobody knows who is is, and acted like people should just because he beat McGregor. I pointed out that it was 7 years ago and that it wasn't Duffy beating him with his stand up game, as well as his history as a boxer, and why he didn't get a bigger push from UFC and become a more known guy simply for context. The way it read, you said he was a better boxer and then mentioned the win, as if it was due to his superior boxing skills. It wasn't. It was a submission, and very early in their careers.

Question for you though. If they were to fight now, do you think Duffy would still win?

 

[Neutrinos]

If McGregor's cardio is up to par, it could be an entertaining fight

 

[Asiantuntija]

If McGregor's cardio is up to par, it could be an entertaining fight

I don't think so. Look at his sparring videos and you can see how terrible his defense is. Going to be fast Night Night.

 

[Vagrant]

Over/under 50 punches landed for CMG? Manny P landed 81.