Fight Time From 4am-McGregor vs Mayweather**MOD Warning in 1st Post**

Paully D wrote: »

Spot on from Dan Hardy (robbed from Wonder on the MMA thread):

"“You’ve got to think that, up until the emergence of mixed martial arts, boxers were fighters,” Hardy said. “If you were a boxer, you were considered a fighter, but now you’re not. If you’re a boxer, you’re a boxer, but if you’re an MMA practitioner, you are a fighter. That’s a strong difference there, because a lot of people get into boxing for the tough guy aspect, which is kind of diminished now when there’s someone who can kick you in the leg, take you down and strangle you.

“It immediately makes them realize how single-minded they’ve been in their approach,” Hardy said. “Not that that’s a problem, because if you choose to be a boxing specialist, I have no issue with that. But don’t claim to be a fighter when you’re only using your fists, because you’re lying to yourself and everybody else.”"

Get this man a dictionary. Fighting is a very general term. Obviously boxing is a form of fighting as is MMA.

I've seen a lot of snobbery from both the boxing and MMA sides, but that quote is next level.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

anyone watch that half hour segment on Sky last night, Paulie and Hardy from the MMA were discussing the fight and both agreed that the UFC fans seem more delusional about the chances of a UFC fighter against a boxer than the other way around.

Regardless those who pick Conor to win on points have drank all the cool aid that these two are peddling. Its been sensational self promotion by both

I don't think many of the people backing him really think its going to happen. I've got a tenner on a McGregor method of victory, but a whole lot more on a Floyd decision. I just want to be on that ride should McGregor land a lucky punch by some miracle.

Anyone else think that this could turn out like Willie Casey against Rigo?

Johnnythefox4 wrote: »

Anyone else think that this could turn out like Willie Casey against Rigo?

Could you imagine? But I don't think Floyd right now possesses that power that Rigondeaux has for it to be stopped in the first round

McGregor’s defence his weak spot – Steve Collins Jnr

Conor McGregor should rely on the skills that have made him a two-weight UFC champ and not try to outbox unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather when the two clash in Las Vegas on Saturday, former sparring partner Steve Collins Jnr says.

The mixed martial arts fighter turned up at the Dublin gym run by Collins Jnr’s uncle, Paschal, about two years ago looking to hone his boxing skills, and the 27-year-old light heavyweight was happy to go toe to toe with him.

rived early as my uncle told me to come in to do some pad work before the place opened and Conor came up. He must have cleared it with my uncle as he had the place to himself, he had the gym closed off,” said Collins.

“He started off sparring a guy for a round or two but the guy couldn’t keep up with Conor’s pace, so my uncle asked me if I’d spar him. I said fine, and got in there for five, six, seven rounds,” he explained.

“Conor didn’t care about the size difference between us, he just kept going. He barely took a break in between rounds, he’d just take a sip of water or whatever.”

Collins Jnr, who has 10 wins, one loss and one draw in his 12 professional fights, was impressed by the offensive skills of the 29-year-old McGregor, who has never fought as a pro boxer.

“As an MMA fighter his boxing skills were brilliant – great stance, great balance, great shot selection and timing, he judged distance very well, superior to most MMA fighters.”

However, the boxer did find chinks in the armour of the UFC lightweight champion.

“His only weakness really was his defence. I didn’t find it too hard to land leather on him, and if you’ve got a guy like Floyd, he may find it even easier. If I had to pick one thing, it was that his defence wasn’t brilliant,” he said.

The boxing world has scoffed at the notion that McGregor can bring himself up to Mayweather’s level in the space of a few weeks, but Collins Jnr says he may not have to.

“I think he’ll have to rely on what he already knows. There is so much to learn in boxing, even Mayweather is still learning, so Conor has to work with what he has. It takes years to be a complete fighter, and it will all be new to him on the day,” he said.

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/mcgregor-s-defence-his-weak-spot-steve-collins-jnr-1.3195101?mode=amp

Paulie should just be ignored at this stage.

begbysback wrote: »

This could actually make Willie look like a legit world title contender

I felt really bad for Willie, and I know the man. Very decent guy. Extremely decent guy. Any other weight class he could have mixed it*, but Rigondeax, man, come on.



*Not really, but you get me.