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

Burial. · 15-06-2017 12:19PM

GerryDerpy wrote: »

Please no. Is that what boxing fans refer to Mayweather as? As in they think he is pretty with his malteaser head?

Considering he came from this fella:

And shares DNA with this fella:

Then Pretty Boy wasn't a stretch at all. Floyd's a good looking lad. I mean, at least he doesn't look like a guy fresh out the Smeagol clone box.

"Malteaser head"...oh how original.

15-06-2017 12:22PM

ricero wrote: »

I dont like watching fights when i know who the winner is before the bell rings. Thats why i have avoided watching joshua until he fought klitchko recently.

Im just happy this circus is finally happening and will be over soon. Cant wait to see mcgregor back in the octagon in a real fight by the end of the year.

He will defiantly be back in the Octagon but would be surprised if it happened this year

ricero · 15-06-2017 12:26PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

He will defiantly be back in the Octagon but would be surprised if it happened this year

Dana white on espn said that it will be before the end of the year. Big msg card in november or they usally have a big card in december. I reckon it will be the latter

Jerichoholic · 15-06-2017 12:28PM

Anyone telling you to not watch or not support this fight will be the first ones desparately searching for a stream on the night and then giving out about how overpriced the ppv is.

"Cashcow" would only make sense if Boxing was a charity and no fights ever made a profit. It's a business before it's a sport.

Paully D · 15-06-2017 12:31PM

Mayweather hasn't stopped anyone since 2011. Prior to that, his last stoppage was in 2007.

He will outclass McGregor and win every round easily but I'd be shocked if he finished him.

The build up will be good fun, the fight itself terribly boring with many saying it was the "worst fight ever" etc despite it being pretty obvious how it will play out.

Conor makes $100m, job done.

Gamebred · 15-06-2017 12:36PM

Jerichoholic wrote: »

Anyone telling you to not watch or not support this fight will be the first ones desparately searching for a stream on the night and then giving out about how overpriced the ppv is.

"Cashcow" would only make sense if Boxing was a charity and no fights ever made a profit. It's a business before it's a sport.

I've no problem admitting I'll be looking for a stream btw, not a chance am I supporting a cash grab financially.

wonderfullife · 15-06-2017 12:36PM

Paully D wrote: »

Mayweather hasn't stopped anyone since 2011. Prior to that, his last stoppage was in 2007.

He will outclass McGregor and win every round easily but I'd be shocked if he finished him.

The build up will be good fun, the fight itself terribly boring with many saying it was the "worst fight ever" etc despite it being pretty obvious how it will play out.

Conor makes $100m, job done.

I'll make a prediction that it will be an exhilarating fight with plenty of solid shots being landed. I'll predict Conor will drop his hands and say "That all you got?". I'll predict Conor will come out Steve Collins style in the Eubank 1 fight, a half-sprint from the corner and straight into it.

Conor doesn't do boring fights. Floyd does but if his skill advantage is as big as you say it is, then he'll hit Conor at will and it'll make for an exciting contest.

My last prediction (in May) wasn't bad, when people were still calling this a publicity stunt or saying it'd be a 2018 fight, if ever:

wonderfullife wrote: »

This deal will probably get done a lot quicker but I expect the turnaround to be similar. Floyd might dilly-dally in negotiations but when he signs, it's straight to camp and fight.

Best guess would be they get the deal signed June 16th, announced for August 19th and bang were ready to go.

Mellor · 15-06-2017 12:37PM

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.

It's not really comparable with being in college. A fighter isn't unqualified for 3-5 years until they finish their course.
They are availible to "work" at any time. They are basically self employed, looking for a contract. In Conor case, he got signed and signed off welfare. What's the issue?

JJayoo · 15-06-2017 12:38PM

Is the protocol similar to the UFC in regards to weighins? As in will the fighters have a similar time frame to get the weight back on?

Will McG be a lot bigger in the ring?

Useful.Idiot · 15-06-2017 12:41PM

paulieeye wrote: »

- MCG not to land in 60secs - 6/1 (i like this one!)

Me too, what bookies does this? PP only do McG not to land in first round from what I can see

wonderfullife · 15-06-2017 12:42PM

JJayoo wrote: »

Is the protocol similar to the UFC in regards to weighins? As in will the fighters have a similar time frame to get the weight back on?

Will McG be a lot bigger in the ring?

Conor will be a stone heavier than Floyd imo. Floyd usually fights at near walking weight. Conor will cut from at least 168lbs but perhaps as high as 174lbs.

Point worth noting - Floyd in previous fights has been allowed the use of an IV. I'm guessing here but I imagine both fighters will be allowed to use IV's to rehydrate.

wonderfullife · 15-06-2017 12:46PM

Mellor wrote: »

It's not really comparable with being in college. A fighter isn't unqualified for 3-5 years until they finish their course.
They are availible to "work" at any time. They are basically self employed, looking for a contract. In Conor case, he got signed and signed off welfare. What's the issue?

People say it because he collected his dole the Monday of the Brimage fight before flying to Sweden and for a few Monday's after (according to a snippet from an interview) but my argument would be I doubt the cheque/transfer from the Brimage fight was instantaneous clearing in his bank account, so he was probably still broke as a joke.

I'm sure if social welfare want to chase him up for 376 quid they can.

Outlaw Pete · 15-06-2017 12:46PM

SteM wrote: »

10oz gloves according to the guardian.

Mayweather was always gonna push for 10oz unfortunately.

With the power that Conor punches with, he was never gonna agree to 8oz.

Won't stop there either as you can have many different 8oz gloves... some hard and some soft, depends on the density.

This is a good example of how fussy he will no doubt be:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh7C5WQtMpo

darced · 15-06-2017 12:48PM

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Gamebred · 15-06-2017 12:49PM

wonderfullife wrote: »

People say it because he collected his dole the Monday of the Brimage fight before flying to Sweden and for a few Monday's after (according to a snippet from an interview) but my argument would be I doubt the cheque/transfer from the Brimage fight was instantaneous clearing in his bank account, so he was probably still broke as a joke.

I'm sure if social welfare want to chase him up for 376 quid they can.

Im sure hes paid more tax than most people in the country in the last 3 years so hes well paid it back, in charity too.

Burial. · 15-06-2017 12:51PM

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Mayweather was always gonna push for 10oz unfortunately.

With the power that Conor punches with, he was never gonna agree to 8oz.

Won't stop there either as you can have many different 8oz gloves... some hard and some soft, depends on the density.

10oz is standard at 154. Floyd prefers 8oz. Wasn't too pleased to have to wear them against Oscar.

Outlaw Pete · 15-06-2017 12:53PM

darced wrote: »

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I think you're right actually.... there's a video posted on the other thread about the limit being 10oz at that weight.

Mad to think fighters like Joe Louis fought with 6oz.

wonderfullife · 15-06-2017 12:55PM

Tommy Toe Hold nailed it, this is one of his better episodes. Conor Jr. has a few good lines in it.

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

GerryDerpy · 15-06-2017 01:01PM

Burial. wrote: »

Considering he came from this fella:

And shares DNA with this fella:

Then Pretty Boy wasn't a stretch at all. Floyd's a good looking lad. I mean, at least he doesn't look like a guy fresh out the Smeagol clone box.

"Malteaser head"...oh how original.

I'm not gay but I fancy Conor more.

Outlaw Pete · 15-06-2017 01:02PM

Burial. wrote: »

10oz is standard at 154. Floyd prefers 8oz. Wasn't too pleased to have to wear them against Oscar.

That's right but wasn't that cause he said they gave him pillows.... so was more the density than the weight he took issue with?

The Cotto fight was defiantly 8oz... wasn't that at 154?

Man the build up to this should be the craic..... more entertaining the fight itself I expect.

paulieeye · 15-06-2017 01:04PM

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

Me too, what bookies does this? PP only do McG not to land in first round from what I can see

got it wrong, its not to land in Rd 1 @ 6/1. Was with PP ya.
Not sure about that, 3 min is a long time not to land

Burial. · 15-06-2017 01:15PM

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

That's right but wasn't that cause he said they gave him pillows.... so was more the density than the weight he took issue with?

The Cotto fight was defiantly 8oz... wasn't that at 154?

Man the build up to this should be the craic..... more entertaining the fight itself I expect.

Cotto was 10oz, as was Canelo. Anything above 147 is 10oz. Mayweather wanted 8s for Cotto but couldn't get them.

Outlaw Pete · 15-06-2017 01:19PM

Burial. wrote: »

Mayweather wanted 8s for Cotto but couldn't get them.

He didn't get them? I thought he got them.

So if the rule is 10oz for 154, why did Mayweather bother even trying to get 8oz?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RAzlnYj7P8

Gamebred · 15-06-2017 01:24PM

A few little teasers for the genuine mma fans that dont know what Floyds about.

Mr. Manager · 15-06-2017 01:27PM

red ears wrote: »

Anyone who has been laughing at posters who give conor a chance of winning this fight. Here is your chance to prove you really believe what you say and you can make a bit of money on it. Put ?1000 on mayweather.

Done

Burial. · 15-06-2017 01:28PM

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

He didn't get them? I thought he got them.

So if the rule is 10oz for 154, why did Mayweather bother even trying to get 8oz?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RAzlnYj7P8

He requested them but it wasn't granted.

Oh god an Elie Seckbach video... That video was shot months before the fight. Here's an article closer to the date:
http://www.boxingscene.com/mayweather-no-issue-with-gloves-cotto-bout--52141

Here's a report from fight night:
http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/7896077/floyd-mayweather-beats-miguel-cotto-unanimous-decison

Mayweather is notorious for trying to get little edges here and there. He loves 8oz gloves, they're lighter which makes him faster with his punches and they also offer less protection for his opponent.

Burial. · 15-06-2017 01:32PM

Gamebred wrote: »

My favourite punch of all time. To do that to one of the greatest counter punchers of all time in Marquez in your first fight out of retirement is insane. That was some performance.

Sweet Science · 15-06-2017 01:34PM

Burial. wrote: »

My favourite punch of all time. To do that to one of the greatest counter punchers of all time in Marquez in your first fight out of retirement is insane. That was some performance.

Early Floyd, Corrales was my favourite performance . Late Floyd the Mosley fight was an offensive materclass after been caught with 2 huge rights in the 2nd round.

Jesus Wept · 15-06-2017 01:36PM

49:1

https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2017/0615/882974-mcgregor-can-blast-mayweather-says-sparring-partner/

Gamebred · 15-06-2017 01:37PM

Will be interesting to see who he ends up sparring for the fight, bring in any normal pro and he will be smashed before the day.

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

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