Outlaw Pete wrote: » On that day he was and yet Conor's power knocked him on his ass. McGregor is not knocking Aldo out cold and making a joke of Alvarez just because he had the benefit of some boxing experience in his youth (it helps, sure) but the main reason they can't go toe to toe with him is because of power and his precision. You say what I am saying is rubbish, but yet you don't even address the points I made. GLOVE SIZE is crucial to points I am making. Again: Mayweather relies on the size of the boxing gloves to be able to effectively deflect punches with that shoulder roll. If he tries that wearing MMA gloves, it will most likely catch the top of his head. The rest of his defense would be negated also by smaller gloves. You folks are seriously underestimating how much the size of boxer gloves would effect the outcome of this fight given how much Mayweather relies on them. He'd be wide open and sure that works both ways and Floyd would be somewhat quick again too but Floyd is not a power hitter, Conor is. Let me ask you (or anyone) this. Lets say (for argument's sake) they fight went ahead with mma gloves and Mayweather gets hit with the same punch that Aldo did, what would that do to Floyd? Not saying he would land such a shot nor that Floyd would let it happen... but if it did, how do you think Floyd would take a punch like that and how much damage would it do? Absolutely and that's mentioned by some of the lads that were in the gym that day when he sparred with VanHeerden (who's a welterweight lets not forget also): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL2aJ7q1Jcg
Outlaw Pete wrote: » You say what I am saying is rubbish, but yet you don't even address the points I made. GLOVE SIZE is crucial to points I am making. Again: Mayweather relies on the size of the boxing gloves to be able to effectively deflect punches with that shoulder roll. If he tries that wearing MMA gloves, it will most likely catch the top of his head. The rest of his defense would be negated also by smaller gloves. You folks are seriously underestimating how much the size of boxer gloves would effect the outcome of this fight given how much Mayweather relies on them. He'd be wide open and sure that works both ways and Floyd would be somewhat quick again too but Floyd is not a power hitter, Conor is. Let me ask you (or anyone) this. Lets say (for argument's sake) they fight went ahead with mma gloves and Mayweather gets hit with the same punch that Aldo did, what would that do to Floyd? Not saying he would land such a shot nor that Floyd would let it happen... but if it did, how do you think Floyd would take a punch like that and how much damage would it do?
Gintonious wrote: » Look at this.
Outlaw Pete wrote: » Seen it a couple of years ago, commented on it I think too and the 'Offensive Skills' one also, which is better. Look, I am talking about Floyd's defense when it comes to precision and speed shots at his head from guys likely to hit him, the kind of shots Conor would throw when he's fighting rather than sparring. Most of those guys in the video fighting Floyd are nobodies, lets be honest. I know they have "credentials" but this is not a golden era of boxing or anything like it. Fat guys punching him in the arm and other shots so bad Mayweather didn't even have to move out of the way. I know, I know.. Mayweather is soooo good he makes them all look like amateurs. Yeah, sure. Even those wll respected in boxing circles question Mayweather's ability to call himself the goat in this era. Conor would hurt Mayweather if he landed some shots on him and that is not as big an if as many of you believe it to be. He's has the height in him also. MMA gloves and the fight would be just that, a fight.Have a good weekend.
Saipanne wrote: » It's truly bizarre that people think he can win. I mean, sure, he might get a lucky sucker punch or something. But that's the very best chance he has. If that's your argument, then fine, I understand that. But the idea that he will outbox Mayweather is ludicrous. Mad.
ardinn wrote: » I think he can win based on him getting one solid left to connect - He will never outbox him but the hope for me is he can rattle his chin once and maybe that will provide the momentum to finish. Even if he loses, if he can connect and get him into trouble even a little, It will have been a great success!
Gamebred wrote: » In fairness to McGregor he is the ultimate competitor I'd say he 100% believes he can ko Floyd.
sonofenoch wrote: » That's the thing, going a distance is a success not being humiliated is a success.....any sort of humiliation of Mayweather ie getting him in trouble is a success .........but some won't have it, no doubt the same people who continually write him off no matter who the opponent they had him him to lose against Diaz against Alvarez and eventually when he fights Khabib when was the last time Mayweather knocked anyone out btw
Saipanne wrote: » It's like when Homer tried to imagine beating Tyson. Only a heart attack could be imagined.
Gamebred wrote: » https://twitter.com/AgainstTRopes/status/804836919469346818 Lol
Subcomandante Marcos wrote: » Conor is a brown Belt in BJJ. Do you think he has a hope in hell in a sub only BBJ match against any of the brown belts from Marcelo Garcia's Dream Team or John Danaher's Death Squad?
Lukker- wrote: » Top form!
StringerBell wrote: » License in California means pretty much zero in regards to fighting Mayweather, he won't be fighting outside Nevada for a start.
Step 1 would be for Conor McGregor to attain a boxing license, preferably in New York or California. Step 2 would be for Mayweather and McGregor to book a match against each other. Again it was suggested that New York or California would be the preferable location. As soon as it was announced that Mayweather vs McGregor was booked the UFC would likely file an injunction, claiming a breach of contract, with a court in Nevada. As all UFC contracts stipulate that all such disputes are to be settled in Nevada this is pretty much a given. But before they can do that it's recommended that McGregor move on to Step 3, and immediately file for declaratory relief against the UFC citing the Muhammad Ali Reform Boxing Act's provision against coercive contracts to make the claim that the restrictive provision in the UFC's contract is restraining McGregor from boxing, and that he is a licensed boxer under an applicable boxing commission falling under the jurisdiction of the ABC. This might sound absurd, but remember as a licensed boxer McGregor would now (theoretically) be covered by the Ali Act. Sec. 10 of the Act offers protection from coercive provisions, and a provision that prevents someone from boxing at all could possibly be interpreted as a restraint of trade. This is reinforced by the fact that the promoter has a provision in their own contracts claiming exclusive rights over any "mixed martial art, martial art, boxing, professional wrestling, or any other fighting competition or exhibition" the fighter engages in. This would seem to make the UFC a promoter of all combat sports, including boxing. In which case, the contract would be illegal (or at least illegal in part) under existing Federal law.
ardinn wrote: » There is a link a few pages back detailing EXACTLY why he needed a licence in either cali or new york - Its the start of a 3 step process to get out of his contract with the UFC. I suggest you read it - it was written about 6 months ago (ish)
StringerBell wrote: » Why would I need to read it?
