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Official Conor McGregor thread (part 4) *Updated Warning in 1st Post Re:Boxing match

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Official Conor McGregor thread (part 3) *Updated Warning in 1st Post Re:Boxing match
The last thread was nearing the 10k post limit so here's part 4.

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Frank Bullitt

http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/20075350/floyd-mayweather-my-legacy-already-set

Entertaining article on Mayweather, a quote from it:

"My legacy is already set. This move I made right here it's unbelievable. They will talk about this business move at Harvard."

meepins

Inviere wrote: »

Is there a blueprint for beating Floyd that Conor could use as a basis? I know he's unbeaten, but are there boxers who have had significant success against Floyd in certain rounds, and if so, what was their approach?

If you search on youtube "how to beat mayweather" you'll get some videos. I'm not into boxing so I can't really say if they're any use.
One fighter who managed to rough him up a little was Maidana

noc1980

I had thought Floyd would use his movement to have Conor chase him and Floyd stick him with counters but after watching Floyd V Guerrero I'm not so sure.

Floyd took the centre of the ring and put on an absolute masterclass against the taller, rangier southpaw. Guerrero couldn't stop Floyd landing his right hand all night, no jabs or setups, just the straight right down the pipe. It was a massacre and puts a nail in the claims that all Floyd does is run.

I would be surprised if Floyd didn't do the same against Conor, going in to the corner and against the ropes will give Conor a glimmer of hope of roughing him and landing something. If Floyd takes the centre of the ring again it makes Conor's job a good deal more difficult. Conor won't be a carbon copy of Guerrero of course but it's hard not to be discouraged after watching that demolition job.

wonderfullife

cloudatlas wrote: »

Conor needs to invite Andre Berto into the camp.

Berto was already in Conor's corner for the L.A. Presser, you can see that from Roddy's instagram.

Conor and Berto did their rehab together after Conor's big ACL tear against Max and became great pals. I suppose it's natural to get to know someone better when you're sitting on a physio's table every day beside them.

Inviere

Is there a blueprint for beating Floyd that Conor could use as a basis? I know he's unbeaten, but are there boxers who have had significant success against Floyd in certain rounds, and if so, what was their approach?

cloudatlas

Gintonious wrote: »

He'd be well advised to do that for sure.

Maybe not for sparring, but at least in some advisory role.

At the moment Pauli and Bradley are joining him.

Frank Bullitt

cloudatlas wrote: »

Conor needs to invite Andre Berto into the camp.

He'd be well advised to do that for sure.

Maybe not for sparring, but at least in some advisory role.

cloudatlas

Conor needs to invite Andre Berto into the camp.

walshb

Floyd would probably pot shot McGregor to bits if Conor decided to be patient and countering.

Unless Floyd has really regressed then Conor is going to find out what real striking speed and range is all about...

Conor, if he decides to be patient and not all that attacking will also need to be be out of range and moving. In range waiting and he gets taken apart by Floyd's speed.

That jab, lead left hook, straight right and a mix of them all could see Conor badly busted up.

Conor is no dummy. He has feet and he has an IQ, and he can defend himself. He needs to defend himself as best he can.

Good guard, decent range and movement should see him somewhat "safe."

If Floyd really decides to go to town, and that means seeking out Conor and walking him down then I think Floyd can do this. It's up to Conor to make that job as difficult as possible for Floyd, and maybe sneak in a counter KO shot.

Sweet Science

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

How do you know if none of his opponents fought like that? Surly it would make sense not to fight the way 47 other opponents did. Let Floyd be the one coming forward and try counter him? Floyd is human guys, he can be hit.

His skills are so high you are giving time to pick his shots you would just turn into a punchbag. I can see the point you are making as in why not try fight but i just think it would be worse for him .

Ultimate Seduction

Sweet Science wrote:

That would be the worst style possible against Mayweather

How do you know if none of his opponents fought like that? Surly it would make sense not to fight the way 47 other opponents did. Let Floyd be the one coming forward and try counter him? Floyd is human guys, he can be hit.

Sweet Science

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

I just came here to ask that. Everyone saying Floyd has met with, and disposed of, bigger, pressure fighters. Conor fights as a patient, counter puncher mostly. Has Floyd every fought someone who stays calm and picks his shots?

That would be the worst style possible against Mayweather

Eyes Down Field

Ultimate Seduction wrote:

I just came here to ask that. Everyone saying Floyd has met with, and disposed of, bigger, pressure fighters. Conor fights as a patient, counter puncher mostly. Has Floyd every fought someone who stays calm and picks his shots?

It really doesn't matter. Conor just doesn't have anyway near the boxing skills of Floyd. As soon as Conor tries a shot he'll be countered with Floyds go to quick left hook, straight right combination. If he is still on his feat it's survival mode to the end of the round, and he may not get there.

D.Q

Does anyone know if there will be a Web purchase option? Don't have a sky box and would rather not rely on a stream not being nuked.

walshb

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Has Floyd every fought someone who stays calm and picks his shots?

No. To date in his pro career he has never fought what you describe, or what others may describe as a non boxer.

Canelo is calm and picks his shots..

Outlaw Pete

In the late 70's / eary 80's it didn't matter if you were short as it was cool for men to wear women's heels :P

Gamebred

spix wrote: »

Mayweather was wearing heels every press conference. They were all disguised ones except new york

Look at the shape of that shoe in toronto...

Smacks of insecurity.

spix

Mayweather was wearing heels every press conference. They were all disguised ones except new york

Look at the shape of that shoe in toronto...

Django99

Eyes Down Field wrote: »

I think Pauline would beat McGregor even now

Of course he would, he's not long retired as a top level boxer.

Django99

JJayoo wrote: »

The thing to remember is that Floyd is a defensive boxer, so what happens if Conor also fights in a defensive manner? We have seen him back off against Diaz, some people called it running but in reality it was his fight IQ kicking in. After an initial burst will Mayweather chase him down if Conor backs off?

What we get is a very boring fight. And that's exactly what I see happening. Mayweather won't chase him down at all, and will be a happy to land a handful of strikes to win each round. This has been his style for his last number of fights.

Ultimate Seduction

I just came here to ask that. Everyone saying Floyd has met with, and disposed of, bigger, pressure fighters. Conor fights as a patient, counter puncher mostly. Has Floyd every fought someone who stays calm and picks his shots?

JJayoo

The thing to remember is that Floyd is a defensive boxer, so what happens if Conor also fights in a defensive manner? We have seen him back off against Diaz, some people called it running but in reality it was his fight IQ kicking in. After an initial burst will Mayweather chase him down if Conor backs off?

Ultimate Seduction

posturingpat wrote:

Mc Gregor might get a shock when he spars with Malignaggi, he'll still likely be a big step up from anybody he's sparred with, the fact Paulie blamed everybody but himself(usually judges) for his losses took away from the fact he was a very good fighter, not top drawer but not far off it.

I think he just wants a bang with Paulie after the **** he was talking? Paulie won't and can't replicate anything near Floyd's style.

Mean Laqueefa

MMayweather wrote: »

Should McGregor even be sparring considering what has happened?

MMayweather

Should McGregor even be sparring considering what has happened?

Eyes Down Field

posturingpat wrote:

Mc Gregor might get a shock when he spars with Malignaggi, he'll still likely be a big step up from anybody he's sparred with, the fact Paulie blamed everybody but himself(usually judges) for his losses took away from the fact he was a very good fighter, not top drawer but not far off it.

I think Pauline would beat McGregor even now

posturingpat

Mc Gregor might get a shock when he spars with Malignaggi, he'll still likely be a big step up from anybody he's sparred with, the fact Paulie blamed everybody but himself(usually judges) for his losses took away from the fact he was a very good fighter, not top drawer but not far off it.

Outlaw Pete

For anyone that missed it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC85htMBOzc

Ultimate Seduction

walshb wrote:

If Conor can land punches on Floyd, whether they be useful or not, anyone think his best KO chance could be a surprise-sneaky hard and clean body shot? I don't care who you are, a clean connect to certain parts of the body can end a man's fight.

walshb wrote:

Of course, easier said than done, and I am sure Floyd can counter these surprises. But maybe he should think twice should he maybe decide to play with Conor during parts of the fight. Allowing Conor unload on him as he defends-covers up could see a sneaky shot get through.

Left uppercut is the only way Conor finishes this fight.

walshb

If Conor can land punches on Floyd, whether they be useful or not, anyone think his best KO chance could be a surprise-sneaky hard and clean body shot? I don't care who you are, a clean connect to certain parts of the body can end a man's fight.

Of course, easier said than done, and I am sure Floyd can counter these surprises. But maybe he should think twice should he maybe decide to play with Conor during parts of the fight. Allowing Conor unload on him as he defends-covers up could see a sneaky shot get through.