Boxing News

Russell Ess - June 20, 2017

On August 26, one of, if not the most talked about fight in combat sports history will take place as undefeated defensive boxing great, Floyd Mayweather will take on current UFC lightweight and former UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. The two superstars from their respective sports have gained a ton of fans and buzz throughout their careers and arranged what many, including UFC President Dana White, thought impossible.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Taylor - June 18, 2017

McGregor training partner says Conor will “100%” knockout Floyd Mayweather Conor McGregor will enter the squared circle for the first time in his professional career on August 26 to face off against undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather!

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.

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.

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:

Russell Ess - June 15, 2017

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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.

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.

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.

Tom Taylor - June 15, 2017

The big fight is finally a done deal. After months of conflicting rumors and reports, undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor have signed on the dotted line. The two will meet in the boxing ring on August 28, inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Their fight will occur at 154 pounds. They will fight in 10 oz. gloves for a maximum of 12 rounds. Unsurprisingly, the news that this fight had been made official sent a shockwave through the combat sports world. Many fans, pundits and fighters celebrated it. Others criticized it, calling it a freak show, and pointing out the disastrous implications it could have for both MMA and boxing. And then there are those that want a piece of the pie…

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.

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.

Tom Taylor - June 14, 2017

You read that headline correctly. According to both Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports, and Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review Journal, the much discussed boxing mega fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather is a done deal. This fight will reportedly occur on August 26, in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, though the venue could apparently still change to the new T-Mobile Arena. According to the aforementioned reports, Mayweather will confirm this fight on his social media accounts as early as today. McGregor, meanwhile, can be expected to make his announcements shortly thereafter.

Russell Ess - June 13, 2017

There have been some outspoken members from the martial arts community that have laughed at the potential superfight between boxing’s 49-0 Floyd Mayweather and MMA’s 21-3 Conor McGregor. Boxing legend turned promoter, Oscar De La Hoya has been one that went as far as to ask fans to not buy into the “circus” matchup, even after campaigning for a McGregor vs. Golden Boy Promotions boxer Canelo Alvarez.

Tom Taylor - June 13, 2017

Earlier this week, rumors began to surface surrounding a potential date and location for the much discussed boxing mega fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, and undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather. According to these rumors, the fight is being targeted for August 26, at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena – not the new T-Mobile Arena. Speaking to Helen Yee, Mayweather’s uncle Jeff Mayweather, and one of his proteges Kevin Newman weighed in on these rumors. While neither was willing to confirm or deny thee rumors, both seemed to think they made sense.