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Ricky Hatton in his current state would wreck McGregor in a boxing match. This would be an absolute joke for everyone involved. UFC's obsession with Mayweather is just strange.
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Thats beyond an exaggeration though isnt it?Ricky Hatton in his current state would wreck McGregor in a boxing match. This would be an absolute joke for everyone involved. UFC's obsession with Mayweather is just strange.
Maybe. But, I do think some vastly underestimate the skill level of top level boxers. Being a good striker in MMA is completely different than being able to actually box.Thats beyond an exaggeration though isnt it?
Ricky Hatton is literally a parody of himself. I wouldnt back him in a poxy bar fight let alone a boxing matchMaybe. But, I do think some vastly underestimate the skill level of top level boxers. Being a good striker in MMA is completely different than being able to actually box.
UFC doesn't really have an obsession with Mayweather. Conor is using the artificial leverage of a fight with him to get more money from his future UFC fights.UFC's obsession with Mayweather is just strange.
Great post, especially the bolded.UFC doesn't really have an obsession with Mayweather. Conor is using the artificial leverage of a fight with him to get more money from his future UFC fights.
All that's really needed is for Dana to come out and say "I can categorically say that any top level boxer would beat any UFC fighter of the same weight, in a boxing match".
There seems to be this weird thing where UFC fans are delusional about it all. Almost as if they think admitting this kind of thing diminishes the sport of UFC. It doesn't. they are entirely different sports.
Can you imagine how insane it would be for a Decathlete to hold the opinion "If decathletes focused on any one of the 10 events they'd be a gold medallist in that event"
The UFC is currently a bigger draw than most boxing cards as Boxing is in a sorry state. But the UFC is, to my mind, just about to start going through some major growing pains. Fighters are going to want higher purse splits. Personalities are going to start outgrowing the sport. All that has to be managed. Dana's a savvy guy. I think he cashed out at the right time.
Ricky Hatton in his current state would wreck McGregor in a boxing match. This would be an absolute joke for everyone involved. UFC's obsession with Mayweather is just strange.
With a bit of cardio training the Hatton of today would school McGregor in a boxing bout. McGregor is an amateur level boxer and Hatton competed among all time great fighters. He would be hitting McGregor with shots and combinations that he wouldn't even see coming. McGregor's only chance would be a punchers one or that Hatton would have a heart attack or something.Thats beyond an exaggeration though isnt it?
#UFC doesn't really have an obsession with Mayweather. Conor is using the artificial leverage of a fight with him to get more money from his future UFC fights.
All that's really needed is for Dana to come out and say "I can categorically say that any top level boxer would beat any UFC fighter of the same weight, in a boxing match".
There seems to be this weird thing where UFC fans are delusional about it all. Almost as if they think admitting this kind of thing diminishes the sport of UFC. It doesn't. they are entirely different sports.
Can you imagine how insane it would be for a Decathlete to hold the opinion "If decathletes focused on any one of the 10 events they'd be a gold medallist in that event"
The UFC is currently a bigger draw than most boxing cards as Boxing is in a sorry state. But the UFC is, to my mind, just about to start going through some major growing pains. Fighters are going to want higher purse splits. Personalities are going to start outgrowing the sport. All that has to be managed. Dana's a savvy guy. I think he cashed out at the right time.
Let me add to that:I only see McGregors career going one way.
Fights Mayweather and loses - takes $30m (3x more than his career earnings so far in UFC.)
Joins WWE/Becomes an actor
Well he would. It'd be a bit of a mauling in a boxing fight.I hope Mayweather knocks him out personally.
Pretty muchAm I right saying that the only reason this fight is even considered is that both are famous and both are fighters?
He was all Ireland potato punching champion apparentlyIs there any proof anywhere to McGregors fathers claims that he was an underage all Ireland champion in amatuer boxing?
I'd pay to see thatWell he would. It'd be a bit of a mauling in a boxing fight.
If it happened (I still don't think it will) I'd imagine McGregor's thinking is Mayweather hasn't knocked a fighter out in the ring in 6 years and you could argue he hasn't legitimately knocked one out in 9 years considering the Ortiz one wasn't exactly a "proper" knockout.I'd love too see McGregor batter Mayweather but I can't believe he'd even consider taking on the fight
Yeah. James Toney vs. Randy Coutoure was a fight that happened in the UFC and it'd go the same way I'd guess. Just get them to the ground straight away and win that way.I think I've watched about 2 MMA fights my life so I can't comment with any authority here, but wouldn't Floyd be a sitting duck in the same way McGregor would in a boxing fight? Wouldn't the MMA fighter be able to grapple his way to glory? Or smash a couple kicks at Floyd?
That's assuming McGregor doesn't kick lumps out of him or go for the takedown.I actually think that May has a chance to win under MMA rules. He would dance and hit, probably KO McGregor within a minute or so. A bit similar to how Nunes KO Rousey, with Rousey trying to get near her, but getting punched repeatedly in the process.
I realise McGregor can be annoying for some. But you would really be up for this cnut?I hope Mayweather knocks him out personally.
He would have no chance. All McGregor has to do is hug him and he would fall to the floor and it's game over.I actually think that May has a chance to win under MMA rules. He would dance and hit, probably KO McGregor within a minute or so. A bit similar to how Nunes KO Rousey, with Rousey trying to get near her, but getting punched repeatedly in the process.
I accept his criminal history but I don't think it defines him, plus he's served his sentence and moved on in life I'd like to think he should be afforded this, that's the point of a criminal justice system.I realise McGregor can be annoying for some. But you would really be up for this cnut?
http://heavy.com/sports/2015/05/floyd-mayweathers-domestic-violence-arrests-criminal-prison/
By the way I also dont think McGregor would have a hope
McGregor wouldn't necessarily have to do that though. If Mayweather can't deal with leg kicks (as you'd assume he can't) then McGregor can hack away at him from a safe distance, I'd have thought.I actually think that May has a chance to win under MMA rules. He would dance and hit, probably KO McGregor within a minute or so. A bit similar to how Nunes KO Rousey, with Rousey trying to get near her, but getting punched repeatedly in the process.
No chance. For a start Mcgregor is one of the best strikers in MMA with Rousey being one of the worst.I actually think that May has a chance to win under MMA rules. He would dance and hit, probably KO McGregor within a minute or so. A bit similar to how Nunes KO Rousey, with Rousey trying to get near her, but getting punched repeatedly in the process.
When was the last time you saw Ricky Hatton? Cardio training or not, not a chance hes beating mcgreggor in any sort of match.With a bit of cardio training the Hatton of today would school McGregor in a boxing bout. McGregor is an amateur level boxer and Hatton competed among all time great fighters. He would be hitting McGregor with shots and combinations that he wouldn't even see coming. McGregor's only chance would be a punchers one or that Hatton would have a heart attack or something.
It doesn't matter, a good boxer can completely nullify a novice like McGregor with ease and McGregor wouldn't know where Hatton's shots were coming from.When was the last time you saw Ricky Hatton? Cardio training or not, not a chance hes beating mcgreggor in any sort of match.
Yeah, McGregor would get schooled by any elite boxer in a boxing fight and vice versa in an MMA fight. MMA fighters hardly spend any time in the pocket because they have to stay far enough away to avoid kicks or takedowns. They wouldn't have a clue what to do in a fight fought almost entirely at a range in which they've never exchanged before. Like you say, there would be punches coming from angles they didn't know existed.With a bit of cardio training the Hatton of today would school McGregor in a boxing bout. McGregor is an amateur level boxer and Hatton competed among all time great fighters. He would be hitting McGregor with shots and combinations that he wouldn't even see coming. McGregor's only chance would be a punchers one or that Hatton would have a heart attack or something.
McGregor isn't a boxer, an unfit over the hill boxer destroys an amateur with technique aloneWhen was the last time you saw Ricky Hatton? Cardio training or not, not a chance hes beating mcgreggor in any sort of match.
Hatton wouldnt know where Hattons shots are coming from.It doesn't matter, a good boxer can completely nullify a novice like McGregor with ease and McGregor wouldn't know where Hatton's shots were coming from.
Any normal unfit over the hill boxer and I'd agree completely. Ricky Hatton isnt a normal unfit over the hill boxer though, he hasnt got a clue whats up from down right about now. I've seen him in his current state in person, and mcgreggor would most definitely get the better of him in any sort of match.McGregor isn't a boxer, an unfit over the hill boxer destroys an amateur with technique alone
Not really. The two shouldn't even be compared actually because they're two completely different sports.I like McGregor and all but he'd get embarrassed in a boxing match with Mayweather. It wouldn't even be remotely competitive.
The level of striking in MMA is amateur level compared to boxing.
The level of boxing in MMA is noticably poor though. The amount of decent MMA fighters who can't box beyond a bar room brawl standard is unreal.Not really. The two shouldn't even be compared actually because they're two completely different sports.
You said striking, which is completely different to a stand alone skill such as boxing. Again, the two (striking in boxing and MMA) are very different, shouldn't really be compared because there's much more to striking in MMA than just boxing.The level of boxing in MMA is noticably poor though. The amount of decent MMA fighters who can't box beyond a bar room brawl standard is unreal.
I get that the threat of takedowns changes things considerably and all but there's plenty of fighters who can't even do the basics. Just look at Ronda Rousey..
Well yeah if Ricky turns up coked up and drunk he would lose.Hatton wouldnt know where Hattons shots are coming from.
Any normal unfit over the hill boxer and I'd agree completely. Ricky Hatton isnt a normal unfit over the hill boxer though, he hasnt got a clue whats up from down right about now. I've seen him in his current state in person, and mcgreggor would most definitely get the better of him in any sort of match.