wonderfullife wrote: » Kevin Lee is an MMA fighter and Floyd didn't stop him in sparring... Conor can't win regardless of what he does in sparring but 12 good rounds with a former world champion can't be bad at this stage of camp. The boxing experts were all saying beforehand that a fat, out-of-shape Paulie would kill Conor in sparring because "it's the sweet science bruh, Conor ain't a boxer", yet here we are 2 sessions in and Conor emerging with virtually no damage in either, with Owen Roddy (who is usually level-headed) saying he wasn't even touched.
MMayweather wrote: "After seeing the shape Paulie is in and the fact he went 12 with McGregor even in sparring is embarrassing."
pastorbarrett wrote: » So Woodley suspended until the end of January. Despite reports to the contrary, I just can't see McGregor back in the octagon in 2017. I expect Tony and Khabib to go at it (hopefully) towards the end of the year (Nov 4 in MSG), which might just allow time for Conor to have a pop at Woodley early next year, and then perhaps go at the winner of the 155 contender, and then maybe GSP, if we want to get carried away altogether...
GerryDerpy wrote: » Where can one see this interview about the sparring?
Ultimate Seduction wrote: » But I thought even an out of shape Paulie would destroy the non boxer? Same as a regional Irish amateur would destroy the non boxer?
Sweet Science wrote: » Seems like Conor didnt get Paulie in for advice etc . He got him in to try embarrass and make a fool out of him . Which didnt happen . Sad!
Outlaw Pete wrote: » ...with one hand tied behind their backs too, was the general hardcore boxing fan consensus. Not least of all, Paulie, who added ankle weights and half a neck brace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4NTP3hyJRo How out of shape could Paulie really be anyway. He's carrying a little more weight for sure, but Paulie's never been the slimmest of guys between fights, or even during fights.... And lets not forget, this is a boxer who fought for the WBC Welterweight title just this past March.
Sweet Science wrote: » What do you expect a sparring partner to do ? Genuinely curious .
wonderfullife wrote: » You can see the damage on his eye a bit better here and he's pretty sheepish trying to explain why he marks up easier (blames the headgear).http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/20231739/conor-mcgregor-paulie-malignaggi-go-12-rounds-second-sparring-session
Lukker- wrote: » Not give an interview after every session would be a good start
pastorbarrett wrote: » In reality, it's all circumspect and supposition as to what's really happening in sparring. What is undoubtedly - matter of factly, absolutely hilarious - is the boxing contingents not-so-subtle rowing back on Paulie's seeming prowess, or lack thereof. 'Oh, he's out of shape/ he's retired/ he's pillow-fisted...' and on and on.
Gintonious wrote: » If punches are coming from a far on a normal pro boxer, they will be avoided and countered easy. Do that to Mayweather and you are eating counters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The clinch won't work that much for him either because it will be stopped by the ref, as it should be.
Sweet Science wrote: » Imagibe being of sane mind and thinking McGregor could win.If he landed even one on the face/head i would give him praise Barring a freak injury of course
Sweet Science wrote: » unfortunately due to being blinded by their obsession with him a few people can't differentiate between being a great boxer in a mma world and being an actual professional boxer . And not only a professional boxer . being a future hall of famer
Sweet Science wrote: » Genuine question . How does he get to the 9th ?
walshb wrote: » Also, one has to consider his boxing career as an amateur. He didn't make it near the top... I think it's more than reasonable to say no, he does not make it to a decent pro level....
walshb wrote: » Boxing is still boxing and I'd still back my house on Conor getting obliterated by any half decent pro boxer.
walshb wrote: » Forget even the lower weights, Irish amateur internationals would be far too good for Conor
Too Tough To Die wrote: » I'm confused. Did Conor beat Paulie in a boxing match?
Gamebred wrote: » ... this is very amusing the vibes from Pauli lead me to believe hes getting lit up and is using excuses like 6 hour flights to excuse it.
wonderfullife wrote: » Conor not a boxer, we're blinded by obsession, he has no chance of getting to the 9th round.. Failed as an amateur... reasonable to say he'd suck as a pro... Ok... On a serious point, it's only sparring. But from the tone of the posts from the boxing forum, we were all led to believe that any half decent professional boxer worth his salt would destroy Conor (even in sparring) and not get touched. "LOL you don't understand the Sweet Science bro"... I'm not going to crow over Conor being competitive in sparring with Paulie because I knew he'd be competitive but I just hope WHEN he beats Floyd you'll reassess your thinking.
Gamebred wrote: » Its pleasing to see Pauli has his knickers in a twist, he was mouthing trying to get the fight now hes getting paid to spar while being put up in a house and hes still crying because hes not schooling the amatuer, everyone knows my stance on Conor as a boxer I give him no chance against Floyd but this is very amusing the vibes from Pauli lead me to believe hes getting lit up and is using excuses like 6 hour flights to excuse it.
noc1980 wrote: » The sudden downplaying of Paulie's achievements since Conor went 12 rounds and finished the stronger, is exactly why Paulie's been so hesitant to praise Conor. He has the boxing world calling him an out of shape bum because he allowed an MMA guy go 12 rounds. Imagine the backlash if he were to say Conor actually does have "omg power" - 'what, you were rocked by an MMA guy?' His reputation would be in the gutter.
