Unless Mayweather jumped a few weight divisions then that isn't going to happen. The issue for Mayweather is money, this was a spectacle for what it was and therefore brought in big money. Nobody in or around Welterweight would bring in that sort of money for Mayweather.
Conor McGregor thread.
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Really? Not disagreeing, genuinely curious. He landed a couple fairly decent shots early on (as far as I can tell), which I wouldn't expect a complete amateur to be able to do to Mayweather.
I think Mcgregor did his best tbh. Boxing is not his sport and you won't learn the tricks of knocking a living legend out of his sport in a couple of months.
In my opinion it was an exhibition match that got way overhyped. The result was quite predictable and kudos for Mayweather who had the brains not to humiliate the guy (It was within his interest not to turn his record breaking match into a farce). We're not watching Rocky Balboa here
MMA fighter, not Boxer. There are lots of boxers that would have done far better - he only got this fight because they know it would draw in the casuals like it did.
To be honest I agree with everything. Not much else I can say.
Yeah of course. That's the whole point though... McGregor is far from a boxer.. yet he held his own against the very best. Credit where it's due.
It was basic stuff and honestly, Mayweather was carrying the fight early on trying to make McGregor look like a live threat. It was all for show and Mayweather was in complete control at all times. Mayweather himself might say otherwise but that's because a lot of boxing fans will call this fight a complete farce.
Still, no one wants to return to their sports only to be embarrassing. Just ask Gaz whose last game with us still haunts him to this very day. Mayweather got his money pot, his record breaking win + by carring Mcgregor a bit he made sure this doesn't end up in a farce.
It depends what you mean by "held his own". Mayweather carried him, or at least thats how it looked to me. He wasn't going to end it early. The openings were always there, but Mayweather knows the fans want a spectacle and the fight had to go past 6,8 rounds.
Appreciation thread, are you having a laugh????Mcgregor acted like a complete clown and then got his ass handed to him.
The only thing he deserves credit for is conning the public into making a ridiculous amount of money for himself.
They didn't even sell out the arena because the tickets were priced so high, it was the biggest money grab in history. The easiest and most lucrative 10 rounds of Mayweathers boxing career.
#PeriscopeDaRealMVP
Mayweather isn't GGG who thumps people into the ground. He was always going to let McGregor punch himself out. Conor isn't known for his stamina, so it's a pretty straight forward plan.
Yeah let's laugh at an athlete who held belts in two UFC divisions. Got into a ring with arguably the best boxer of all time.
Mcgregor acted like a complete clown and then got his ass handed to him.
The only thing he deserves credit for is conning the public into making a ridiculous amount of money for himself.
They didn't even sell out the arena because the tickets were priced so high, it was the biggest money grab in history. The easiest and most lucrative 10 rounds of Mayweathers boxing career.
He was scatty and that is embarrassing IMO. His parry and defensive work was awful. Pawing away like that is embarrassing technique wise. Fair play too him though, he earned the corn which was the whole point.
As an MMA champion we all knew that he was game anyway, that's all he showed tonight. After a year of intensive training and his past boxing experience I thought his technique and stamina was pretty bloody awful.
lol delete the thread, appreciation thread, never heard such rubbish. He was knackered after 6 rounds!
He's never defended either of his belts and he may never do after this payday.
Mayweather is the one who deserves the appreciation thread. 50-0 and he just surpassed Rocky Marciano's record. The greatest boxer of our generation.
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But but but he's not on McGregor's level apparently
I don't think Floyd deserves sporting recognition for that fight. Take it for what is was, a circus that made the two protagonists a hell of a lot of money. In sporting terms Floyd is still 49-0.
My god. How have you managed to get Gary Neville mentioned in this thread? You truly are dedicated to your craft
That Jose Aldo fella is some knob. Posting laughing emojis and him that was knocked out by McGregor before most people had took their seats. Would love to see him attempt to box either Floyd or Conor, he'd be unconscious in seconds (again)
Well he said last night he'd be back to the UFC, so he'll either have the trilogy with Diaz or wait on Ferguson or the Russian fella to get their acts together and fight them.
Box vs ufc featherweights 
typical American marketing and crap fight.
featherweights typical American marketing and crap fight.Has anyone said that?But but but he's not on McGregor's level apparently
Yes, lots of people. Look at the odds, McGregor should have been 100 to 1. Yet a ton of people actually bet money on him winning. It's incredible when you think about it. Actually believing a guy with no professional boxing matches would beat one of the best boxers of the era. Insane.
It's not an argument. He isn't close to the best of all time.
Having seen that display from mcgregor, I'm pretty confident holly holm would best him in a straight up boxing match.
The amount of punches to the back of the head (even though mayweather, as always, turned his back) should have resulted in at least a few points reduction and by letter of the law disqualification.
The amount of punches to the back of the head (even though mayweather, as always, turned his back) should have resulted in at least a few points reduction and by letter of the law disqualification.
He admitted himself that he has cardio issues now. Knowing him he'll work on that more. I reckon he'll even have more power in his punches and will be even more accurate when he returns to the Octagon after months and months of doing nothing else but punching and with heavier gloves too.
That fight last night will have done him the power of good.
Correct. Anyone who tries to engage him in stand up now is just stupid.
The ref was very lenient with him to even the gap in quality a bit I thought.
At the end of the day this is what it's all about with Conor. No denying that anyways.
Fair play to Conor for landing a few clean shots. Not many boxers even have that on their Mayweather lottery ticket .
His instincts to clinch etc must haven been through the roof from round 5 onwards. His skill set was so limited compared to what he knows.
His instincts to clinch etc must haven been through the roof from round 5 onwards. His skill set was so limited compared to what he knows.
It was pretty obvious that Mayweather controlled the match from the first second and "allowed" Conor to deliver some punches...
Either people don't know boxing or they're extremely delusional.
This match was in no way a win for Conor... He was completely outclassed. Landed 25% of his punches against Mayweather who landed 50%, while being the aggressor.
Either people don't know boxing or they're extremely delusional.
This match was in no way a win for Conor... He was completely outclassed. Landed 25% of his punches against Mayweather who landed 50%, while being the aggressor.
Surprised McGregor hasn't called out Money to a MMA fight to make it even - the money they'd make on that would beat this one! He was never going to win this fight but absolute praise to the guy for lasting 10 rounds and stepping into the ring, which would probably have been 2 or 3 rounds had it have been a couple of years ago with Money still at his peak.
Appreciation thread? For Conor McGregor of all people? Blimey.
He said it himself, as did many of his fans.
I get trying to sell a fight but you can't say blatant lies like that and get away with it
I was pretty upset that Conor didn't hit him enough on the back of the head, my one and only bet was on Conor getting disqualified.
It only proved the obvious in that Conor has a warrior mentality but is a terrible boxer.
FFS. He lasted exactly how long Floyd decided he would last.Exactly. Can't see this anything other than McGregor being a better fighter after this.
Of course he's not but he's a better fighter for it.
He got his payday. He went 9 rounds because Mayweather dragged it out for the spectators. It was over as a contest after Round 2. He'll go back to UFC now and take a bunch of new fans with him.
The commentator on the stream I watched put it best. If it was another boxer fighting Mayweather today the contest would be called a joke and a mismatch.
The commentator on the stream I watched put it best. If it was another boxer fighting Mayweather today the contest would be called a joke and a mismatch.