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

bajer101 · 12-06-2017 11:35PM

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.

xtal191 · 12-06-2017 11:38PM

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

buzzinfly83 · 12-06-2017 11:41PM

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.

Gamebred · 12-06-2017 11:42PM

The announcement is another evening with him in the UK.

Ultimate Seduction · 13-06-2017 06:18AM

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

scudzilla · 13-06-2017 07:04AM

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

Axwell · 13-06-2017 08:59AM

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.

Sweet Science · 13-06-2017 09:23AM

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 )

billybonkers · 13-06-2017 10:11AM

:eek::eek:

this thread

Lukker- · 13-06-2017 10:15AM

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.

Sweet Science · 13-06-2017 10:26AM

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 .

wonderfullife · 13-06-2017 11:37AM

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.

Lukker- · 13-06-2017 11:45AM

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.

MartyMcFly84 · 13-06-2017 11:49AM

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.

Sweet Science · 13-06-2017 12:01PM

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.

Lukker- · 13-06-2017 12:21PM

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.

MartyMcFly84 · 13-06-2017 01:16PM

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.

Mellor · 13-06-2017 01:32PM

wonderfullife wrote: »

Jeff explained Floyd is more comfortable doing business with the MGM Grand (as opposed to T-Mobile).

I'm pretty sure T-Mobile is operated by MGM Resorts just like the garden arena. So he'd be doing business with the same people.
Saving face?

Sweet Science wrote: »

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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 )

He said it's a huge payday, not that he'd win.

MartyMcFly84 · 13-06-2017 01:38PM

I am sure most people posting here would fight Floyd for that payday.

wonderfullife · 13-06-2017 01:57PM

Mellor wrote: »

I'm pretty sure T-Mobile is operated by MGM Resorts just like the garden arena. So he'd be doing business with the same people.
Saving face?

I've no idea. But I trust the intrepid reporter Helen Yee, former champion swimmer no less.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtL76wsZhp8

The Ayatolla · 13-06-2017 01:58PM

The new T-Mobile is part of the MGM family, like half of Vegas!

wonderfullife · 13-06-2017 01:58PM

Here's the actual interview from last night. Kevin Newman saying Floyd is training daily now and Jeff said Roger Mayweather is still very sick so won't be involved in camp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuFWeUT5bJ8

dashoonage · 13-06-2017 01:59PM

Wonder can you not use your connections to find out whats going on for us ?

Sweet Science · 13-06-2017 02:01PM

Mellor wrote: »

I'm pretty sure T-Mobile is operated by MGM Resorts just like the garden arena. So he'd be doing business with the same people.
Saving face?

He said it's a huge payday, not that he'd win.

I was referring to the comment about Floyds fighting style. Do people genuinely think he would have to fight defensively ? He is not fighting a professional boxer . He is fighting someone who was average enough in a club gym in Dublin . He will tee off on him at will and if he doesnt its a staged fight imo .

bur · 13-06-2017 02:02PM

Going to be excruciating watching the world go nuts for such a manufactured freak show.

Jesus Wept · 13-06-2017 02:06PM

One mma glove, one boxing glove. Rock, paper, scissors to decide which hand is which - best of three.

dashoonage · 13-06-2017 02:14PM

Jesus Wept lads.....

Boom_Bap · 13-06-2017 02:22PM

Just going to throw something out there, will the 3 minute rounds be of benefit to Conor. There have been questions over his endurance over 5 minute rounds so he might be able to put more into a round. Obviously 12 over 5 is a huge difference.
Or is 3 minutes not enough for him to find his groove?

13-06-2017 02:26PM

dat reporter doh

Lukker- · 13-06-2017 02:36PM

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Just going to throw something out there, will the 3 minute rounds be of benefit to Conor. There have been questions over his endurance over 5 minute rounds so he might be able to put more into a round. Obviously 12 over 5 is a huge difference.
Or is 3 minutes not enough for him to find his groove?

He'll be blowing hard by round 5 IMO. If he's to get TKO'd it'll between 5-8. If he makes it past than I think he'll recover and survive. I also don't think Floyd will be going 100%

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

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