Any predictions from the experts? Getting close to finalizing the deal.
Seems like a polished fighter like Mayweather should come out on top even with the long layoff.
Any predictions from the experts? Getting close to finalizing the deal.
Seems like a polished fighter like Mayweather should come out on top even with the long layoff.
Any predictions from the experts? Getting close to finalizing the deal.
Seems like a polished fighter like Mayweather should come out on top even with the long layoff.
McGregor would be the favorite....
McGregor would be the favorite....
it's not a "fight" unless the rules are adjusted to equalize each man's abilities.
If it were pure boxing, McGregor has no chance;
just as if it were pure MMA, Mayweather would have no chance.
Hell, the weight difference of the gloves between boxing/mma is a killer right off.
If McGregor is forced to wear boxing gloves, his hand speed will be negated.
This "bout" is nothing more than a circus stunt for the idiot public.
McGregor made a brilliant BUSINESS move ($100 million guaranteed) that's all.
The bout will be a bust.
it's not a "fight" unless the rules are adjusted to equalize each man's abilities.
If it were pure boxing, McGregor has no chance;
just as if it were pure MMA, Mayweather would have no chance.
Hell, the weight difference of the gloves between boxing/mma is a killer right off.
If McGregor is forced to wear boxing gloves, his hand speed will be negated.
This "bout" is nothing more than a circus stunt for the idiot public.
McGregor made a brilliant BUSINESS move ($100 million guaranteed) that's all.
The bout will be a bust.
A few things:
1) Connor will be much bigger than Floyd at fight time.
2) Floyd is not capable of knocking McGregor out. Watch the McGregor/Diaz II fight. Connor is not getting knocked out by a technical fighter.
3) The money at stake is a huge factor. If Floyd dumps, or there is a draw, then fight number 2 will be in Ireland, in a soccer stadium, and gross a billion in world wide PPV. Have to factor in the cash angle here.....
4) McGregor's left is a monster. He can put anyone to sleep, even if there are pillows on his hands.
5) I contend that 12 3 minute boxing rounds is less of a cardio drain than 5 5min UFC rounds. Without the constant grappling, McGregor will breeze 12 rounds.
6) Floyd is a student of the game. His fight prep and study is second to none. For this fight, he will have nothing to study...just UFC film...which will be useless in a boxing match. McGregor will be creating unique angles with his punches.....Floyd will have to adjust on the fly.
7) Floyd will take his preparation seriously. The guy is a champion's champion. But, he is 40. McGregor is 28. In combat sports, no one gets out unscathed.....if Floyd gets knocked..at age 40....it is curtains.
Add it all up.......there is no way to justify betting the mortgage, and that is what many a gambler will do in this spot, on Mayweather -1000. I can make a case to grab McGregor or at least examine some of the props that will be available...but to sink the farm on an obvious "sure thing" seems like a suckers bet.
But, to each his own.
A few things:
1) Connor will be much bigger than Floyd at fight time.
2) Floyd is not capable of knocking McGregor out. Watch the McGregor/Diaz II fight. Connor is not getting knocked out by a technical fighter.
3) The money at stake is a huge factor. If Floyd dumps, or there is a draw, then fight number 2 will be in Ireland, in a soccer stadium, and gross a billion in world wide PPV. Have to factor in the cash angle here.....
4) McGregor's left is a monster. He can put anyone to sleep, even if there are pillows on his hands.
5) I contend that 12 3 minute boxing rounds is less of a cardio drain than 5 5min UFC rounds. Without the constant grappling, McGregor will breeze 12 rounds.
6) Floyd is a student of the game. His fight prep and study is second to none. For this fight, he will have nothing to study...just UFC film...which will be useless in a boxing match. McGregor will be creating unique angles with his punches.....Floyd will have to adjust on the fly.
7) Floyd will take his preparation seriously. The guy is a champion's champion. But, he is 40. McGregor is 28. In combat sports, no one gets out unscathed.....if Floyd gets knocked..at age 40....it is curtains.
Add it all up.......there is no way to justify betting the mortgage, and that is what many a gambler will do in this spot, on Mayweather -1000. I can make a case to grab McGregor or at least examine some of the props that will be available...but to sink the farm on an obvious "sure thing" seems like a suckers bet.
But, to each his own.
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