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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.

The same rules as the last thread apply here. People seem to have strong opinions either way when it comes to McGregor and threads here tend to get a bit heated from time to time. Please keep it civil and discuss all things Conor in a mature way.

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pastorbarrett

Mellor wrote: »

How does it equate to more dollars for the NSAC?
They don't get a PPV share. And even they did, I doubt anybody - who wasn't paying for it- suddenly forks over $100 when they change gloves.

Hence my post edit. That said, look at Showtime's billing of this event:

Floyd is rollerskating, seemingly unconcerned with training = Conor has a chance

Floyd is off enjoying himself in Florida = Conor has a chance

Floyd is pissing about on a ranch = Conor has a chance

Now, you can bet the 8's will be marketed as = Conor has a chance.

For the casuals, who indeed make up the bulk of this PPV, this may sell more PPV's.

As for the NAC, my implication was that the money tells them what to do - see Pat Lundvall.

walshb

Gamebred wrote: »

Yeah the contract stating any fouls will cost him his purse will be stopping that happening, zero chance.

Any fouls? I mean, holding and pushing are deemed fouls....

Or DQ fouls.....as in he gest disqualified for one foul or a series of fouls...

Hardly gets his purse withheld for committing a single or few foul that are just noted and not resulting in DQ.

Gamebred

Yeah the contract stating any fouls will cost him his purse will be stopping that happening, zero chance.

walshb

D.Q wrote: »

always baby.

I wonder what will happen to Conor mentally should he be getting embarrassed, tagged consistently, tired and incapable of landing anything of note?

Will he do a "Tyson" and fold and commit a blatant DQ type foul...?

I mean, many have done this in boxing....

Look at Ortiz vs. Mayweather, and he wasn't even taking a beating....

Waiting for the whole "You know eff all about Conor if you could even dream to say such a thing."

D.Q

walshb wrote: »

Telling you, the DQ option is looking good!

always baby.

walshb

Spudman_20000 wrote: »

I'd see the ref missing a few illegal shots as a good thing for Conor

Telling you, the DQ option is looking good!

Outlaw Pete

Sofiztikated wrote: »

That's a 17.20 on a Friday evening, just before you go home article.

He's out in Vegas.

So perhaps he woke up surrounded by hookers, coke and fifty emails asking him why his article hadn't arrived.

Spudman_20000

The Nal wrote: »

Not so sure after the Ward/Kovalev fight. He missed a few low blows.

I'd see the ref missing a few illegal shots as a good thing for Conor

Lukker-

The Nal wrote: »

Not so sure after the Ward/Kovalev fight. He missed a few low blows.

They were 50/50 calls IMO. Hard to tell with stupid boxing trunks pulled up to belly button

wonderfullife

Andrew interviewing Dana.

Good interview, he got a bit more out of Dana than his usual stock answers. On a side issue, it's great to see Andrew smiling and looking so assertive and confident. At times over the last few years you could see he was nervous doing big interviews but it's wonderful to see the growth in his confidence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7au7TgzfT0

The Nal

Lukker- wrote: »

Tony Weeks seems like a good shout.

Not so sure after the Ward/Kovalev fight. He missed a few low blows.

Lukker-

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Whats the predictions on who the ref will be?

Tony Weeks seems like a good shout.

Sofiztikated

Whats the predictions on who the ref will be?

thewheel2.0

Looks like the meeting to vote on the Refs and gloves is starting 5pm Irish time:
http://boxing.nv.gov/schedule/Commission_Calendar/

Mellor

pastorbarrett wrote: »

It certainly adds a new dynamic to the marketing - it's additive hype one way or the other. Consider how much coverage it's getting, which equates with dollars.

How does it equate to more dollars for the NSAC?
They don't get a PPV share. And even they did, I doubt anybody - who wasn't paying for it- suddenly forks over $100 when they change gloves.

pastorbarrett

Mellor wrote: »

8oz or 10oz gloves won't affect the money they make on the fight.

It certainly adds a new dynamic to the marketing - it's additive hype one way or the other. Consider how much coverage it's getting, which equates with dollars.

Edit: oh yeah, in respect of NAC, yes. But then again, it's the NAC...

Sofiztikated

That's a 17.20 on a Friday evening, just before you go home article.

"Davies, have this on my desk before you go!"

"Wha, aw jeez, fine."

tap tap tap tap bzzzt bzzzt printing noises

"Right, see ya Monday, boss."

Gamebred

I'd say he seen the Russian name and presumed wrestler, never seen a Ar-tem fight in his life complete charlatan.

Django99

Gamebred wrote: »

Hypothetical but does anyone who gives Conor no chance think in mma gloves it goes the same way? I wont be buying the ppv as im not in the country but I would 100% buy it if they wore mma gloves, most violent **** ive seen in muay thai in a cage wearing mma gloves.

It would make it more interesting for sure, but I'd still say Mayweather would hold all the advantages with boxing rules.

billybonkers

Gamebred wrote: »

https://twitter.com/RusHammerMMA/status/897677351273742336

lol

That article :eek::eek::eek:

Gamebred

https://twitter.com/RusHammerMMA/status/897677351273742336

lol

Gamebred

Hypothetical but does anyone who gives Conor no chance think in mma gloves it goes the same way? I wont be buying the ppv as im not in the country but I would 100% buy it if they wore mma gloves, most violent **** ive seen in muay thai in a cage wearing mma gloves.

Mellor

pastorbarrett wrote: »

The NAC's integrity is questionable - money talks, it seems. I suspect they'll do whatever both parties want. Real question is who will they bend to in the event of difference of opinion...

8oz or 10oz gloves won't affect the money they make on the fight.

Sofiztikated

I wouldn't worry so much about the clips, but bad technique on the rower could cause back injury, and it wouldn't do his ACL a whole heap of good, as there is an existing injury there.

And that needs to be shut down.

pastorbarrett

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Can't see Nevada approving 8 ounce...........

They're already been criticized for even allowing a boxer, in his debut bout, fight a 49-0 veteran of the sport.... and many would say rightfully so too.

I think Mayweather knows damn well they would never approve it either.

The NAC's integrity is questionable - money talks, it seems. I suspect they'll do whatever both parties want. Real question is who will they bend to in the event of difference of opinion...

Outlaw Pete

Can't see Nevada approving 8 ounce...........

They're already been criticized for even allowing a boxer, in his debut bout, fight a 49-0 veteran of the sport.... and many would say rightfully so too.

I think Mayweather knows damn well they would never approve it either.

VW 1

Just on this Wonder, I've seen you mention it a few times, why the focus on no clips? To my mind clips would make it more dangerous if he is not used to them. If he was going at a slow pace and loses balance, a simple foot to the ground stops him falling over.

If wearing cycling shoes and is not used to unclipping, he could easily forget he needs to unclip or not move his foot to the right angle to be able to unclip, and thus lose balance and fall more easily.

pastorbarrett

Ferguson Vs Lee for interim title (supposedly, I should add). Wonder, you were on the money with predictions around Lee...

rogieop

.ak wrote: »

Anyone hear this rumour that Floyd got sparked cold in training? I'm sure it's absolute BS, would love to know who started it.

Got sent it as a screenshot last night. Checked the origin and it was some guy on twitter with 14 posts and 160 followers.....

everlast75

.ak wrote: »

Anyone hear this rumour that Floyd got sparked cold in training? I'm sure it's absolute BS, would love to know who started it.