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Kenny Florian suggests one advantage Conor McGregor must utilize for Floyd Mayweather fight
Russell Ess - June 22, 2017
If there is one aspect of the fight game that Floyd Mayweather may fall short against Conor McGregor, it’s the trash talk. “The Notorious” is sharp, witty, and well, often times predicts the future. Although Mayweather is no stranger to the hype game or building his buzz through character, McGregor is definitely one of the best in the business.
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather's last opponent Andre Berto gives surprising prediction for Mayweather vs McGregor
Russell Ess - June 21, 2017
.@AndreBerto, the last man to fight Floyd Mayweather, told @anezbitt why Floyd has to "embarrass" Conor & what makes Floyd so hard to beat. pic.twitter.com/V7R8T7DI10 — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) June 20, 2017
Chris van Heerden on former sparring partner Conor McGregor: This will prove boxing standup is on so much higher of a level
Russell Ess - June 20, 2017
One of the biggest draws of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing spectacle is seeing how competitive it will be between the two combat sports superstars. Many from the boxing world are not giving Conor McGregor much of a chance. Longtime boxing analyst Max Kellerman has gone as far as to claim that “The Notorious” will not land a single punch on the defensive boxing genius.
The wild and crazy prop bets for the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight
Russell Ess - June 20, 2017
The Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight is getting a ton of buzz and the sportsbooks are getting in on all the action. The mega money fight is officially set to take place on August 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight to get multi-city media tour
Tom Taylor - June 20, 2017
In the buildup to Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo’s planned UFC 189 featherweight title fight (which was ultimately rescheduled for UFC 194), the UFC carted the two stars off on an international media tour, stopping in cities in Ireland, Brazil, the United States, and Canada. From the sounds of it, McGregor’s much discussed boxing match with undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will received a similar treatment. Speaking on the latest edition of The MMA Hour, Showtime Sports Executive Vice President Stephen Espinoza explained that he expects Mayweather and McGregor to do some traveling together in advance of their fight.
Mike Winkeljohn thinks Conor McGregor has a chance 'early on' in boxing match against Floyd Mayweather
Russell Ess - June 19, 2017
Some pundits from the boxing world are not even giving UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor a “puncher’s chance” against undefeated defensive boxing wizard Floyd Mayweather Jr. With the massive money fight officially set for August 26, the world will get to witness two of combat sports biggest superstars clash in the boxing ring.
VIDEO | 5 Times Canelo Alvarez Took A Boxers Soul
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2017
Canelo Alvarez put on a boxing clinic in his most recent fight last month in Las Vegas, schooling Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. with an emphatic performance on route to a unanimous decision victory.
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather ticket prices are insane!
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2017
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather ticket prices are insane! Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will square off in a super-fight on August 26 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Boxing officials considering a unique belt for the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2017
Boxing officials considering a unique belt for the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight The blockbuster fight between undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather and UFC champion Conor McGregor was finally made official last week.
Boxing commentator Jim Lampley rips Mayweather-McGregor: this is a mismatch in even more ways than I thought
Tom Taylor - June 18, 2017
Veteran boxing commentator Jim Lampley is a stats man, and having reviewed the stats for some of UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor‘s recent fights, he is very confident the Irishman will be embarrassed when he steps into the boxing ring with undefeated great Floyd Mayweather this August 26. Lampley broke down what he believes is a glaring mismatch in conversation with Fight Hub TV in advance of Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev’s Saturday night rematch.
Floyd Mayweather gives first interview following McGregor fight announcement
bjpenndotcom - June 17, 2017
Earlier this week, the combat sports community was stunned as it was confirmed that a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match would be taking place on August 26th at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. While UFC President Dana White was quick to do a Q&A and answer fans questions, Floyd Mayweather remained silent on the matter, until now. He spoke to BSOTV to give his first interview on the recently announced scrap:
Max Kellerman: Conor McGregor will not land a single punch on Floyd Mayweather
Russell Ess - June 16, 2017
The massive fight between undefeated boxing genius Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is set for August 26. The spectacle will bring in fans from both MMA and boxing and will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. While many fans believe their favorite fighter of the two will come out victorious, many of those coming from the world of boxing are giving Conor McGregor absolutely no chance to win the fight. Longtime boxing commentator Max Kellerman, however, is taking it a step further with his take on how McGregor performs against Mayweather.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz is asked about Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - June 15, 2017
On Wednesday, the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing bout was officially announced and will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 26. The fight that many thought would never take place, including UFC President Dana White, is just a little over two months away.
Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua fires a 'Notorious' roast on heavyweight UFC champ Stipe Miocic
Russell Ess - June 15, 2017
With the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor boxing bout now official, other UFC fighters see that the sport vs. sport matchup it is actually possible. One big matchup that could be arranged is with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, who has been talking about a boxing match with unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua.
Teddy Atlas breaks down Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2017
This week, news surfaced confirming that UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor would be fighting undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in a highly anticipated boxing match on August 26th. Unsurprisingly, the combat sports community began to split in regards to predictions for the fight. While some believe that Mayweather’s experience and defensive prowess will result in his undefeated streak extending to 50-0, others believe that McGregor’s size and power will lead to a shocking finish that sees Mayweather handed his first professional loss.
Showtime Boxing reveals poster for Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight
Tom Taylor - June 15, 2017
With the big fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather now official, the promotional wheels are definitively in motion. Over the next 10 weeks, we can expect SHOWTIME Boxing, Mayweather promotions, The UFC, and other massive organizations to dig deep into their pockets to promote this fight, ensuring that it does indeed go down as the biggest fight in combat sports history. While we haven’t seen much in the way of promotional video just yet, SHOWTIME boxing, who will be promoting this landmark pay-per-view, have already released a poster for the fight, and it’s a cool one.
The combat sports community reacts to news of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2017
The fight is now official. UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring to battle undefeated great Floyd Mayweather this August 28 at the T-Mobile Arena in the combat sports mecca of Las Vegas, Nevada. The pair will collide at a catchweight of 154 pounds. They will battle for up to 12 rounds in 10 oz. gloves. Unsurprisingly, this news sent a quake through the combats worlds, as fans, journalists, and McGregor and Mayweather’s fellow fighters took to social media to share their elation, their disappointment, or their (feigned) disinterest.
Floyd Mayweather on Conor McGregor boxing match: "IT'S OFFICIAL!"
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2017
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather posted on social media today amidst reports of his boxing match with Conor McGregor being finalized today to reveal that his superfight with Conor McGregor is indeed official. Earlier in the day, the NSAC approved Mayweather Promotions request to promote an unspecified event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on August 26th, which was then followed up by a report from Yahoo Sports that the fight had been finalized.