ThinkProgress wrote: » I wouldn't suggest illuminati level stuff... but I could certainly foresee a scenario, where Floyd sets the groundwork for a re-match! Think of the amount of money he is going to make, for essentially dancing around the ring with a novice boxer. Very tempting to jump back on, for another spin around the money carousel... I don't think he'll risk losing the fight... But he could let Conor survive for just long enough, that punters get excited about a rematch. Another few months for Conor to improve on his boxing skills... many people would easily get suckered by such a scam! But in all likelihood, he'll probably just have fun toying with Conor, and embarrassing him a bit. I think he might be a touch jealous of Conor's popularity and standing in the fight world... so he'll probably quite enjoy making him look foolish in a boxing ring, I would imagine! (and of course, cashing in on his fame, to milk him for a sh!t tonne of money!)
Ash.J.Williams wrote: » Nonsense
Alf Veedersane wrote: » Whatever about Floyd wanting to draw it out a bit longer for the show, there's absolutely no way he risks the 0 on his record. . If he loses, he loses and not because he was teeing up a money-making rematch.
Depp wrote: » I doubt highly he'll even play around, he'll be going to get his 50-0 as quickly and safely as possible, say what you like about the circumstances he gets it he goes down in history, can't see him risking that for money he can easily make elsewhere given his celebrity
Deedsie wrote: » Say if a freak event happened. Floyd broke his hand momentarily lost concentration and McGregor flattened him with a left cross. Who would be the first name on the advertising boards for the rematch? Who's getting the majority of the money?
walshb wrote: Floyd can do whatever he pleases in the ring..he owns this event as regards the action in the ring..if that means "carrying-toying" with Conor as one of his options, only a fool would think he could not do it.
normanoffside wrote: » Floyd has broken a hand in a fight before and still won easily. As early as the 2nd round
walshb wrote: » Floyd goes down in history for getting 50-0 against a non pro? You do realise that there are plenty of people that view this as a non fight and won't recognize it as 50-0 should Floyd win, and IMO rightly so. You trying to big up Conor here with that nonsense? This "win" will be viewed as a nothing by any sports fans, not juts boxing fans because Floyd is spoofing here trying to sell this as a credible fight-test.
weldoninhio wrote: » Plenty of people don't matter. It'll go in the history books as his 50th fight. His boxing record will read 50-0 to anyone looking it up. There will not be an asterix beside it saying *fought Conor McGregor. I agree its a joke of a fight, but it will go down as 50-0.
walshb wrote: » That's fine. But the poster seemed to be suggesting that it somehow elevates Floyd's status...That to me is utter nonsense. If anything it should diminish it, or at least do nothing to it.
kilns wrote: » The reality is yes it will go down as 50-0 but it is the equivilant of Floyd taking a fight against a journey man pro just to get the 50 McGregor generates the money and thats what it is all about, a not to be taken serious fight
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » kilns wrote: » The reality is yes it will go down as 50-0 but it is the equivilant of Floyd taking a fight against a journey man pro just to get the 50 McGregor generates the money and thats what it is all about, a not to be taken serious fight Regardless he'll be 50-0 having beaten 22 World title holders .. some record to be fair.
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » Regardless he'll be 50-0 having beaten 22 World title holders .. some record to be fair.
Ultimate Seduction wrote: » No problem if Floyd toys with Conor for 12 rounds. It will be obvious. Conor could have Floyd falling about like a foal on ice and you and your like will say "it's all part of the act" . The worst thing is i don't think ye are trolling, ye actually beilve Floyd who hates been hit, never been hit, will let Conor light him up.
walshb wrote: » Yes, the 49-0 part is some record to be fair. The addition of the Conor win changes nothing on how any sports fans should assess that record. Regarding the 49-0 That record was reserved for the HW division really. That is how it should be interpreted. Rocky was always referred to as the only HW champion to retire undefeated. He was never referred to as the only boxer. They always stressed HW, as this was the premier division.
GerryDerpy wrote: » Which is more impressive: Floyd's 49-0 or Conor's 1-0 (just assuming it happened for pig iron)??
Gintonious wrote: » 49-0, especially when it is broken down.
Sweet Science wrote: » A bit claseless from McGregor getting Paulie in to try make a mockery of the man . Expected better . And the fact he didnt manage to do that makes it worse.
GerryDerpy wrote: » Haha. So a man that has no chance does the impossible and beats a man at his own game but still not that impressive.
Mellor wrote: » You've lost me there. Paulie is agree to come in as a sparring partner. He's getting paid, and seems happy to give interviews/updates every few minutes. He got stick for sparring Artem. Now he's getting stick for sparring a boxer. Has something happened that I missed?
