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Official Conor McGregor thread (part 3) *Updated Warning in 1st Post Re:Boxing match

Axwell

The last thread was nearing the 10k post limit so here's part 3.

The same rules as the last thread apply here. People seem to have strong opinions either way when it comes to McGregor and threads here tend to get a bit heated from time to time. Please keep it civil and discuss all things Conor in a mature way.

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Lads consider this the one and only warning - big fight with a lot of hype around it. It brings new fans to the forum as well as the regulars so try and get along. Any trolling or nonsense and people will find themselves on a break from the forum and that applies to everyone.

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MartyMcFly84

Agreed 100% in the context of the previous comments regarding punching with 4oz gloves is what I was referring too. Both defence and offence would require big changes. Defence even more so.

Lukker-

MartyMcFly84 wrote: »

Boxers hit differently due to having larger gloves. It would take time to adjust to the 4oz. So they would be at a higher risk if they boxed like they normally do with less padding.

I dont think Mayw would ever agree to fight with 4oz.

I actually think they'd have most trouble defensively. Gloves cover so much more surface area and provide a good bit more cover from punches.

Lots of Mayweather's defence would be made redundant if he switched to 4oz gloves. The shoulder roll would obviously be unaffected, and might actually be more effective though.

Sweet Science

Lukker- wrote: »

I'm aware off that. But if MMA fighters can go 25 minutes in 4oz gloves, most boxers could certainly go over that. Diaz/McGregor 2 was almost exclusively a standup fight and neither of those guys had any problems with their hands. Obviously it wouldn't be suitable for 12 rounds but to say every boxers hands would be in bits after 2 rounds in 4oz gloves is a total overstatement.

I'd have to disagree. A boxer throwing punches is a completely different world to a MMA fighter throwing a punch . They would break their hands in every fight with 4oz gloves if it went on for a certain amount of time.

On the flipside , the fights wouldnt last long once they connect. It will prob be over once one a couple significant punches landed.

MartyMcFly84

Boxers hit differently due to having larger gloves. It would take time to adjust to the 4oz. So they would be at a higher risk if they boxed like they normally do with less padding.

I dont think Mayw would ever agree to fight with 4oz.

Lukker-

Sweet Science wrote: »

So would every boxers hands . The reason boxing gloves increased in size was to protect fighters hands not to protect the person getting punched .

I'm aware off that. But if MMA fighters can go 25 minutes in 4oz gloves, most boxers could certainly go over that. Diaz/McGregor 2 was almost exclusively a standup fight and neither of those guys had any problems with their hands. Obviously it wouldn't be suitable for 12 rounds but to say every boxers hands would be in bits after 2 rounds in 4oz gloves is a total overstatement.

wonderfullife

Not sure if you guys know who Helen Yee is. She's basically an MMA/Boxing journalist with the biggest melons in MMA. Anyway she's also very good friends with Jeff Mayweather and Floyd Sr. She must have over 20 exclusives with them at this stage.

She tweeted that fight is confirmed for August 26th, with the first announcement/presser late this week, beginning of next. Jeff explained Floyd is more comfortable doing business with the MGM Grand (as opposed to T-Mobile).

Jeff also said he's led to believe the fight will be at 150lbs catch-weight.

Sweet Science

Lukker- wrote: »

Massively, but it will never happen. Floyd's hands would be in bits after 2 rounds in 4oz gloves.

So would every boxers hands . The reason boxing gloves increased in size was to protect fighters hands not to protect the person getting punched .

Lukker-

scudzilla wrote: »

What would make it more interesting is Queensberry rules with mma gloves

Massively, but it will never happen. Floyd's hands would be in bits after 2 rounds in 4oz gloves.

billybonkers

:eek::eek:

this thread

Sweet Science

buzzinfly83 wrote: »

It's a no lose situation for Mcgregor. Nobody expects him to stand a chance against the best boxer of his generation. I'd be happy to let Mayweather slap me around for 12 rounds for the money involved in this.

It's a huge cash grab operation that the casual fans can get excited about. Only one outcome in this and Mcgregor will be laughing all the way to the bank.

Floyds fighting style and lack of knockouts in recent history makes it a big payday with minimal health risk.

Against the best boxers in the world . Im sorry but here he will be fighting a 0-0 fighter . One of the best boxers of all time is fighting someone who cant jab . It will be traget practice and should not be sanctioned by Nevada ( of course it will though )

Axwell

bajer101 wrote: »

It's boxing for this one, which Mayweather wins easily, It's the next one where there will be some amendment.

There won't be a next one. It will be one fight, standard boxing rules and that will be the end of it. This is a one off big money fight for Conor and then he will either get back to the UFC or go off doing something else.

scudzilla

What would make it more interesting is Queensberry rules with mma gloves

Ultimate Seduction

Have to say I had a good giggle at his latest instagram post. This fight is definetley on.

Gamebred

The announcement is another evening with him in the UK.

buzzinfly83

Floyd will only box end of. Anyone that thinks otherwise is living in fantasy land. Even if they fought 10 rematches it will be boxing everytime.

xtal191

Only way there'd be a rematch is if Conor beat Mayweather

bajer101

EagererBeaver wrote: »

No, they won't. It's boxing. That's it.

It's boxing for this one, which Mayweather wins easily, It's the next one where there will be some amendment.

EagererBeaver

No, they won't. It's boxing. That's it.

bajer101

I think everyone is agreed that Mayweather wins Queensbury handily. It's just a question of how much of an entertainment spectacle they agree to make it. Floyd wins and they both walk away with a sh?t load of money. No face lost - how could Conor ever have a chance at boxing only! But, the amount of money involved is just unreal and neither of them are dollar shy. But a rematch with the same rule won't cut it, so they have to have some change to guarantee the interest. Pads instead of gloves, or elbows allowed. There'd be hundreds of millions involved so I am sure that they will find something.

Burial.

I wouldn't pay to the see the same circus twice, especially the sh*ttest circus in town.

CatFromHue

I'd imagine it'll be stipulated in the contract with a massive fine if it does happen on any MMA stuff but boxing

mdwexford

bajer101 wrote: »

What's the question? I'm thinking about the likes of elbows or knees or any of the other hits that are allowed in MMA. When Mayweather wins the first one, the obvious financial route will be for a rematch - but there will be a move towards a combination of the sports to maintain box office.

Lol Floyd will in his cock let anyone elbow and knee him. Are you mental.

Ultimate Seduction

bajer101 wrote:

What's the question? I'm thinking about the likes of elbows or knees or any of the other hits that are allowed in MMA. When Mayweather wins the first one, the obvious financial route will be for a rematch - but there will be a move towards a combination of the sports to maintain box office.

Sorry, I wasnt sure what you meant but Floyd will not face Conor in a Muay Thai fight, ever. He would likey be KO'd stiff inside the first 20 seconds.

Lukker-

Mayweather will never fight anything but Queensbury rules. He's said as much.

bajer101

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

MMA hits?

What's the question? I'm thinking about the likes of elbows or knees or any of the other hits that are allowed in MMA. When Mayweather wins the first one, the obvious financial route will be for a rematch - but there will be a move towards a combination of the sports to maintain box office.

Ultimate Seduction

bajer101 wrote:

Mayweather wins easily after a bit of entertainment and they both get a huge payday. Conor demands rematch with relaxed rules and more MMA hits allowed. Another huge payday.

MMA hits?

bajer101

Mayweather wins easily after a bit of entertainment and they both get a huge payday. Conor demands rematch with relaxed rules and more MMA hits allowed. Another huge payday.

cloudatlas

John retweeted it aswell. At this stage I feel like we're being trolled really heavily.

Subcomandante Marcos

xtal191 wrote: »

I still hope it never happens, only interested in him defending his belt.

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buzzinfly83

It's a no lose situation for Mcgregor. Nobody expects him to stand a chance against the best boxer of his generation. I'd be happy to let Mayweather slap me around for 12 rounds for the money involved in this.

It's a huge cash grab operation that the casual fans can get excited about. Only one outcome in this and Mcgregor will be laughing all the way to the bank.

Floyds fighting style and lack of knockouts in recent history makes it a big payday with minimal health risk.