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

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  • #5672
    Eyes Down Field
    Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Eyes Down Field


    Deleted User wrote:
    Why would you say it's the end of his career? Because he is making so much money?

    Deleted User wrote:
    People who chase money never have enough. Especially when you are into luxury clothes, cars, watches etc. A lot of athletes and celebrities forget to pay their taxes and they spend way more than what they really have. Running out of money when you thought you were sorted for life is behind a lot of sporting comebacks.

    Deleted User wrote:
    UFC is always going to be a guaranteed couple of million for him so I see him fighting again in the future.


    Yes it's all about the money. He will likely make a much from this fight as he would in 10 - 20 more fights in the UFC. It would make no sense for him to get back in the octogon​ with killers like Ferguson and Khabib.

    He will show up, make weight, take his beating and collect his cheque.


  • #5673
    Rekop dog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    You can back Conor at 7/1 with some bookies and lay off at 6's on betfair exchange right now.


  • #5674
    Eyes Down Field
    Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Eyes Down Field


    Charlie Haughy wrote:
    Funny seeing the smug boxing viewers coming out of the woodwork now, giving sly digs towards MMA and mcgregor, when this is the first time in years that boxing has been relevant.

    I think people are just being realistic, MMA fighters just don't have the same boxing skillset of mid level boxers, It's a very different sport. Conor is not coming up against just any boxer, It's Floyd Mayweather, The greatest defensive boxer off all time, And one of the best ever.

    Conor will lose, In my opinion by way of TKO In the 2nd/3rd round. He's going there to make weight and collect his money.


  • #5675
    Eyes Down Field
    Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Eyes Down Field


    Rekop dog wrote:
    You can back Conor at 7/1 with some bookies and lay off at 6's on betfair exchange right now.

    It's a terrible bet at any odds. If you're having a bet go for Mayweather by KO/TKO at odds on 10/11. It's extremely good value.


  • #5676
    Rekop dog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    Eyes Down Field wrote: »
    It's a terrible bet at any odds. If you're having a bet go for Mayweather by KO/TKO at odds on 10/11. It's extremely good value.

    Lol, it was an arb there for a while. But they're backing Mayweather in now so it's no longer there.


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  • #5677
    Eyes Down Field
    Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Eyes Down Field


    Rekop dog wrote:
    Lol, it was an arb there for a while. But they're backing Mayweather in now so it's no longer there.

    Rekop dog wrote:
    Lol, it was an arb there for a while. But they're backing Mayweather in now so it's no longer there.


    Even the 1/10 odds on with Paddy Power for any Mayweather win is good value.


  • #5678
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    So it's official now I see:

    http://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/40283206
    http://news.sky.com/story/floyd-mayweather-confirms-he-will-fight-conor-mcgregor-in-las-vegas-10916041

    August 26th at 154lbs. Looking forward to the build up now. :)


  • #5679
    Rekop dog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    Eyes Down Field wrote: »
    Even the 1/10 odds on with Paddy Power for any Mayweather win is good value.

    You're an idiot. I wasn't saying Conor was value. I was saying there was literally free money to be made in a quick trade as Conors back price was bigger with bookmakers than his exchange lay price.


  • #5680
    asteroids over berlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭asteroids over berlin


    I am a boxing man, i urge you guys not to support this fight, it is nothing more than a cashcow for both camps and promoters. It is damaging for both sports, there is no way mcgregor will come back to UFC after this, he can sit on his pile of cash or go to hollywoood for a while. Floyd(as is mcgregor) is laughing - easy 100 mill for doing bugger all. Disrespectful to both sets of fans. Don't support it!


  • #5681
    kippy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,207 ✭✭✭✭kippy


    Django99 wrote: »
    Maybe so but Khabib has never held a belt and it's title fights and contender fights that keep a division moving. Can't have either of those of McGregor is champ. He picks his own sports and opponents based on money, no interest in legitimate sporting accomplishments.

    What legitimate sporting accomplishment is worth chasing in the UFC?


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  • #5682
    GerryDerpy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 761 ✭✭✭GerryDerpy


    asteroids over berlin wrote: »
    I am a boxing man, i urge you guys not to support this fight, it is nothing more than a cashcow for both camps and promoters. It is damaging for both sports, there is no way mcgregor will come back to UFC after this, he can sit on his pile of cash or go to hollywoood for a while. Floyd(as is mcgregor) is laughing - easy 100 mill for doing bugger all. Disrespectful to both sets of fans. Don't support it!

    #49-1 #DoubtMeNow


  • #5683
    asteroids over berlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭asteroids over berlin


    GerryDerpy wrote: »
    #49-1 #DoubtMeNow

    #wake up!


  • #5684
    GerryDerpy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 761 ✭✭✭GerryDerpy


    asteroids over berlin wrote: »
    #wake up!

    Good advice for Floyd after he gets dropped by the left hand.


  • #5685
    Pac1Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,394 ✭✭✭Pac1Man


    These 'disrespectful' chants coming from both sides of the fence (but mainly boxing) comes across as very arrogant.

    Trying to protect their Old Boys Club.


  • #5686
    Ultimate Seduction
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,464 ✭✭✭Ultimate Seduction


    Pac1Man wrote:
    These 'disrespectful' chants coming from both sides of the fence (but mainly boxing) comes across as very arrogant.


    As I said, They didn't seem to bothered by Toney fighting Coutoure in MMA.

    They're afraid of Conor winning simple as, as unlikley as it may be.


  • #5687
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,377 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Asus X540L wrote: »
    If he was training full time that's out and out fraud
    How was it fraud?

    I don't think you understand what training full time means. In case it's not completely obvious, training isn't a job, you don't get paid to train in MMA.


  • #5688
    bobmalooka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭bobmalooka


    Mellor wrote: »
    How was it fraud?

    I don't think you understand what training full time means. In case it's not completely obvious, training isn't a job, you don't get paid to train in MMA.

    In related news (and without trying to drag off topic) I have heard that McGregor is the most reported person in the country to social welfare for suspected fraud.

    Anytime he's in the news they get a new wave of reports.

    Lots of sour grapes out there.


  • #5689
    Whelo79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭Whelo79


    asteroids over berlin wrote: »
    I am a boxing man, i urge you guys not to support this fight, it is nothing more than a cashcow for both camps and promoters. It is damaging for both sports, there is no way mcgregor will come back to UFC after this, he can sit on his pile of cash or go to hollywoood for a while. Floyd(as is mcgregor) is laughing - easy 100 mill for doing bugger all. Disrespectful to both sets of fans. Don't support it!

    Hey Oscar, welcome to boards!


  • #5690
    .ak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,308 ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Well played Conor, well played.


  • #5691
    Sweet Science
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭Sweet Science


    Tony and Floyd Snr as the co main .


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  • #5692
    asteroids over berlin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭asteroids over berlin


    Whelo79 wrote: »
    Hey Oscar, welcome to boards!

    lol, fair enough. No point trying to argue with fanboys.


  • #5693
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,347 ✭✭✭ooter


    Is it true they're going to be wearing 10 oz gloves?


  • #5694
    dashoonage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,140 ✭✭✭dashoonage


    For all those who dont give Conor a chance....id like to point out that Floyd holds a victory over The Big Show in wrestling... it is possible to crossover and win


  • #5695
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,250 ✭✭✭SteM


    ooter wrote: »
    Is it true they're going to be wearing 10 oz gloves?

    10oz gloves according to the guardian.


  • #5696
    Jayop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,387 ✭✭✭✭Jayop


    No big fan of either sport but I always watch the nights that McGregor is fighting. Something about him draws me and loads of other non fight fans to him like a moth to a flame. Naturally having read about it it looks like he has no real chance at all. I'll still be up to all hours that night to watch it hoping for a shock.


  • #5697
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,206 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Mellor wrote: »
    How was it fraud?

    I don't think you understand what training full time means. In case it's not completely obvious, training isn't a job, you don't get paid to train in MMA.

    While I don't agree with it being fraud.

    To claim job seeker benefit you're meant to be free/available to work.

    College kids don't get dole why they get their education.


  • #5698
    rob316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,667 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    I spar with boxers and lads doing K1/Muay Thai regularly and the difference in actual boxing is vast for the most part. It's just a different craft, different movement.
    If boxers like Canelo and Pacman couldn't land a punch on Mayweather, what hope does McGregor have seriously?

    I'll watch it and I applaud McGregor, he will have talked himself into a huge payday. For a guy who was on the dole 5 years ago, how could you not be impressed? The main is an entertainer, as much as circus this is it will be damn entertaining right from the presser to the fight.


  • #5699
    Jayop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,387 ✭✭✭✭Jayop


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    While I don't agree with it being fraud.

    To claim job seeker benefit you're meant to be free/available to work.

    College kids don't get dole why they get their education.

    A mature student gets social welfare. Someone doing a fas course gets assistance. Why would someone in training for a future career, up skilling themselves be any different?


  • #5700
    Banjaxed82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,967 ✭✭✭Banjaxed82


    From McGregor's point of view:

    - gives McGregor a huuuuge pile of cash

    - increases the McGregor brand massively for the subsequent...

    - move to Hollywood. Within 5 years he'll be starring in a buddy action/comedy opposite some jackie chan type.

    I imagine he'll be the next Jason Statham. Can't really act, but is funny, charming, charismatic, good looking and knows how to fight on screen.

    Find it hard to see him fighting much more in the UFC after this, unless he has some obligatory fight he must do in order to satisfy Dana White for letting him box Floyd.


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  • #5701
    dashoonage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,140 ✭✭✭dashoonage


    Banjaxed82 wrote: »
    From McGregor's point of view:

    - gives McGregor a huuuuge pile of cash

    - increases the McGregor brand massively for the subsequent...

    - move to Hollywood. Within 5 years he'll be starring in a buddy action/comedy opposite some jackie chan type.

    I imagine he'll be the next Jason Statham. Can't really act, but is funny, charming, charismatic, good looking and knows how to fight on screen.

    Find it hard to see him fighting much more in the UFC after this, unless he has some obligatory fight he must do in order to satisfy Dana White for letting him box Floyd.


    Hold on a ****ing second here now princess....no need to go off on Jason Statham like that...


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