3.75 is actually pretty good. Definitely worth twenty quid.
3.75 is actually pretty good. Definitely worth twenty quid.
Im happy this is now the final week. Im tired of people telling me "if this was a street fight or in a cage" it wouldnt last 20 seconds. Yes we know this, the reason its not in the octogan is because its not competitive and there would be less interest and money for everyone involved. It would be extremely difficulty to convince people floyd has a chance in the cage.
Boxing can send big bad Tyson to fight whoever the cage folk want in one of their octagons. Good luck to them.
Tony Bellew supposedly wants to fight Michael Bisping in the cage, which would be fun.
If McGregor wins this it'll mean a huge, huge boost in revenue for the UFC, and I could see them trying to lure a few boxers in with big paydays. Andre Ward was a wrestling champion in his youth and Lomachenko used to win judo tournaments, so presumably those two would be high on the list.
The UFC had Tyson Fury fifteen years ago, only he was called Tim Sylvia then.Originally Posted by niko_cee
I can see boxers being lured to the UFC but as you mentioned, the contracts would need to be very lucrative. High level Boxers already earn more than the high lebel ufc guys, but conor winning this may change things.
Boxing is where they will always cut the biggest cheques. There would need to be a power shift for that to change.
He's not going to win, unless something MEGA happens.
Surely smaller 8 ounce gloves is going to give Connor a massive advantage?
Floyd has 40+ fights in 8 oz gloves. Difference between 8 oz and 10 oz is minor. It will make little difference.
That assumes he's able to land a few punches, which he almost certainly won't given Mayweather's defensive capability.
His inability to box at the level of a professional boxer may count against him.
But he's never seen a fighter like him!
Next up, a house cat.
Im not doubting Mayweather at all. I just mean now with smaller gloves that one that will land is far more likely to hurt him.
Anthony Joshua v Stone cold Steve Austin.
Butterbean already sorted out the boxing vs. pro wrestling thing when he smashed Bart Gunn's face in.
Its like freddy vs jason.
I need to stop listening to MMA podcasts.
All bar 3 of his fights were in 8oz gloves apparently.
For Conor he enjoys the potential extra power he will get, for Floyd it's the boosted hand speed in wearing slightly lighter gloves.
If it was 6 or even 4 then it would favour McGregor a lot more.
Or if he had pistols.
Now the difference between mma gloves and boxing globes. Ive been told there is a difference that is noticable.
Come on now, Mcagregor has absolutely no chance of winning. You can even bet on him failing to land a single head shot on Mayweather.
However, the majority will be rooting for McGregor (myself included) and it would be amazing if he somehow managed it, especially with a KO. Although he's promised to knock him out in the first, second and fourth rounds, and that's just in the interviews I've seen.
I'm a twit
I heard the other day that Charles Bronson once fought - and beat - a Pitbull in 'bear knuckles boxing' and it reminded me quite strongly of this. Of course, had the dog been allowed 2oz gloves it would have had a chance.
Ive looked for the best betting options for myself
@3.75 - mayweather to win a decision
@51 - Either Fighter to be Examined by the Doctor (Paddypower) I think this is now mandatory in title fights in boxing, but not in non-title fights. Good value here
Other options that are interesting
@7 Conor to lose and retire after the fight (Ladbrokes)
@8 Conor to fight paulie malignaggi next (Ladbrokes)
@49 Conor to win (Betsafe new customer offer Ł1 max bet)
BetVictor were doing 100/1 new customer Ł1 max for mcgregor to win. Not sure if it's still available.
I'm a twit
Weigh in
153 - Conor
149 - Floyd
https://youtu.be/VWgl-wagdCs
McGregor is life
Martyn Waugh: I can see McGregor outboxing Mayweather. Mayweather isn't nearly as skilled as McGregor when it comes to pure boxing. I think McGregor will pick him apart with his famous jab and win on the scorecards unanimously.
lol.
They actually edited it too as he said McGregor would make British boxing proud.
I've no exact idea what's going on with this whole shit show, presumably it's like some WWE crap to sell tickets, but it's nice that the roads will be quiet on Sunday morning after all the mongs stay up past their bedtime, and hopefully McGregor has his face caved in.
Look at him loving it. He looks like the school pleb during that week the 'popular' wankers patronise and subtly bully him.
What time is it supposed to start?
That is so accurate
It's actually a bit sad to watch.
Around 5 I think, GS.
My sleeping schedule is 10pm-6am at the moment so I might just go to bed early and see if I fancy it when the alarm goes off at 4am.
11am for me, on normal TV. Perfect timing to enjoy a full English and watch this circus.
What are the options if one wanted to see it without contributing to the circus?
As with most of these things, they'll be lots of streams available. Check Reddit and Twitter prior to the fight.
I'll be streaming it if I manage to get up,
Getting up for this seems self defeating. Someone post the link to the highlights in here tomorrow.
Canelo - GGG is the big fight soon.
I would have thought the 50-0 agenda would have been pushed way more than it is.
https://youtu.be/z4saEasf6qU
I don't get how McGregor can gain over a stone of weight inside a day. Or how being so dehydrated close to the fight won't hurt his performance.
I think I might try to wake up for it.
Not follow boxing, do you?
Is this actual boxing or some weird hybrid thing?
Hybrid. They'll be wearing gloves on their feet, too.
Ohhhhh, hipster.
Alarm set for 4. See you in a few hours boys.
I'm a twit
If anyone gets a viable link, could they possibly fire it over by PM?
Lol at GS feigning interest in 'the circus' but staying up until 4am and feverishly scavenging around for links.
I don't want to pay for it, but I'm now sufficiently interested in the spectacle to be prepared to turn the laptop on for half an hour.
Part of this is that if the IMPOSSIBLE happens you'd be seething not to see it. Inevitably, it'll be drab as fuck for twelve rounds and Mayweather will win by eleven rounds to one.
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