Soldato
That i can agree with. This boxing match is a mismatch and a farce, and we will all still watch it
It's On! Floyd Mayweather - Conor McGregor **No discussions of illegal streams**
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That i can agree with. This boxing match is a mismatch and a farce, and we will all still watch it
Floyd hasn't fought for two years and is now 40. It's highly likely he's slower than the last time he fought. If it was Floyd in his prime vs Conor then Conor wouldn't stand a chance but Floyd is 40 and past his prime. Add to that Conor's fighting style is different to anyone else Floyd has fought, his stance will be wider, his punches will be coming from different angles and he'll be a beast in the clinch.
There are so many unknowns I can't see how it's a guaranteed win for Floyd.
There are so many unknowns I can't see how it's a guaranteed win for Floyd.
Soldato
Did anyone think Floyd looked a bit scared when they faced off with each other? McGregor is strong and unpredictable, dangerous combination for Floyd.
Soldato
Age makes you slower, but Floyd has always been a unique fighting specimen and still looks very sharp, so is probably still faster or as fast as the fastest young fighters. Then you have to consider that boxing matches go 12 rounds and MMA fights are much shorter, so you would think Floyd has the stamina advantage and Conor might gas more quickly. That said, the intensity of kicks, boxing, ground fights and pain to all parts of the body in just a few rounds of MMA might compare fairly to 12 rounds of boxing of just running around and trying to get a few hits in.
Then there's the gloves. I saw Amir Khan talking about this event and he said the heavier gloves will lessen some of Conor's power and slow him down a little bit. Obviously he's training hard to get used to the gloves and develop stamina, but it's still a crash course compared to Floyd who's been doing this for over 20 years and has mastered one skill, being a legit boxer.
I wonder if Conor TRULY believes he's going to win or is just being his usual cocky self, hyping it up and trash talking for entertainment and selling tickets, but actually knowing or considering he really doesn't stand much chance. I know he believes in himself against MMA fighters, but he's not stupid. He must know what he's up against just like thousands of people are saying. That he's up against a proper boxer and where he can't use his MMA skills.
Then there's the gloves. I saw Amir Khan talking about this event and he said the heavier gloves will lessen some of Conor's power and slow him down a little bit. Obviously he's training hard to get used to the gloves and develop stamina, but it's still a crash course compared to Floyd who's been doing this for over 20 years and has mastered one skill, being a legit boxer.
I wonder if Conor TRULY believes he's going to win or is just being his usual cocky self, hyping it up and trash talking for entertainment and selling tickets, but actually knowing or considering he really doesn't stand much chance. I know he believes in himself against MMA fighters, but he's not stupid. He must know what he's up against just like thousands of people are saying. That he's up against a proper boxer and where he can't use his MMA skills.
It annoys me they are even giving Conor 10m for this, they had no need to, he's the one that needed the fight. I'm hoping Mayweather take him as far as possible and inflicts as much hurt as possible over the 12 rounds. Make the gobby desperate man quit on his stool. It's sad they have let this man desperate for a boxing style pay day talk himself into this position.
Soldato
You're probably right, they could have offered Conor much much less and he still would have fought. But they don't care as they'll still make a fortune. This is just business to sell entertainment to make money. It's ALL about the money. What happens during the fight and who wins is of little importance. They know they can make a massive half a billion dollars because it's an unusual one off event with athletes from two different disciplines, both at the very pinnacle of their own sport. Promoters probably don't really give a toss about who actually deserves to earn big bucks as long as they know the fighters they do select are likely to put bums on seats and sell millions of PPV tickets. Dana White won't care that much if McGregor loses, he's just lining his pockets. In fact, Dana White probably expects that he won't win.
Siding with the serial women beater, how noble of you. This is clearly a huge money grab and everyone knows that, but Floyd wants that 50-0 so bad at the age of 40 that he's willing to fight someone who is 0-0, but Conor is the one who's desperate?
Conor will make a lot more than 10m for this fight and deservedly so. How many PPVs did Mayweather's last fight sell, 300k? And with his recent tax troubles it sounds like he might just 'need' this 'fight', too.
How did he "need the fight" exactly? He's already earning millions in MMA. As for gobby, apparently you've never watched Mayweather in previous promotion for his fights...
Soldato
What do you genuinely believe will happen?
It is ridiculous to say that Mcgregor win is impossible but dont tell me you think he stands a decent chance...
What would you put his odds at?
i dont know what will happen but you just never know.
i do like a bet and i may just have tipple on connor
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I give Conner 20%. He'll have 12 rounds to try and land good shots while Floyd jabs and hugs for points, which he is very good at.
A world-level boxer would have 20%+. I wouldn't back Conor to win a British-level title currently, let alone a European title; a world title? Laughable. Conor tried to be "awkward" and "use different angles" with Chris Van Heerden in that spar...and Chris continued to school him in first gear. Chris isn't even top 25 at welterweight (147) and Chris would probably have <10% chance against Floyd.
Conor's chances depend extremely on Floyd. If Floyd somehow arrogantly assumes Conor is no threat (not even a puncher's chance) + Floyd decides to be very reckless + Floyd has aged significantly, then Conor will have a decent chance...in the first few rounds; after that, Conor will gas and Floyd will be right in control for the rest. I've got a fiver on Conor KO purely for fun, and I'd honestly love for that to happen, but I'd also be shocked.
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Conor doesn't need the fight, he's making plenty of money in MMA and even outside of MMA. He was the 24th highest earning athlete in the word in 2016, according to Forbes. How is he desperate?
His name is up there on the card as much as Mayweathers, him fighting = more PPVs, he deserves a large wedge of the money.
Who was chasing who down for this, it's not like Mayweather was instigating this fight, Conor was desperate for the money this would give him over the fights he's already had as pay days. Mayweather could easily be fighting on beating up people for easy money but Conor is shouting his mouth off to bring an old man in boxing terms out of retirement.
As for the woman beating stuff and noble, jeez so anyone that prefers Mayweather is a fan of domestic violence?
Who chased who down for this?
I hope mayweather gives him a long night of pain and closes up his eyes. Boxing literally cannot afford this pub fighter in boxing standards to beat even an old retired fighter.
Who cares? Ali did the same thing. If anything all Mayweather is going to give him is several rounds of running and hiding like the vast majority of his fights, he fights like a total bitch except when he has a woman to hit, then all of a sudden he has a pair of balls.
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Second press conference live.
Soldato
Just started watching it. Nice bright blue suit.
