Ultimate Seduction wrote: » I see George Foreman saying it's fight of the year haha same year as Aj v Vlad. Canelo v GGG and Loma v Rigo..
GerryDerpy wrote: Have I just woken from a coma? Did I miss canelo vs GGG and Loma vs Rigo?
walshb wrote: » Yes, that is defensive. It's clear. Black and White. He defended against Conor's offense. The issue is saying right that at rd 1 and a few seconds in he "was letting Conor punch himself out." That seems an odd thing to say. Floyd was also offensive in rds 1, 2 and 3. He lost all three. The discussions are did he deliberately lose them? I don't think he set out to actually lose them. He may have set out to take it easy on offence and to size Conor up, be careful, but to deliberately go 30-27 down is not at all clear. I have watched the rds a few times. It seems to me that in that moment of time Conor got the better of him in those rds fair and square. Now, let's say they were to fight again and it was 3 pro rds, and not 12. I would still back Floyd, but it sure would be interesting when you consider what we say in the first 3 rds last week, added to the fact that Floyd is not and never was a killer type fighter.
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » He lost the first three according to you. According to the judges ,the only ones who actually would have counted, he won 2 of those 3.
Mellor wrote: » One of the judges gave McGregor rounds 1,2 & 3. Ultimately nobody's opinions on the rounds matter. The only opinion that mattered was the refs in the 10th
Sweet Science wrote: » So Floyd apparently done barely any training let alone sparring like we thought . Didnt really run or go the gym . Just got off his private jet weighed in and got in the ring . The great big con job but sure we already knew that.
Ultimate Seduction wrote: » Before the fight we were all told Floyd always stays in shape, runs every single night. He's not like a fighter retired 2 years. After fight, oh he's a old, retired boxer that hasn't got off his arse in two years.. Ye are a gas bunch.
Ash.J.Williams wrote: » Mayweather budgeted for 3 rounds of the unknown... Once that was out of the way his conclusion was... "he's tired already" his corner instructed him to finish up. He obviously had money on the 10th and dragged it on.
walshb wrote: » The 10th money thing is bull. He went very heavy for the KO in 8 and 9. So that angle is bull.
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » He had money on under 9.5 so it's not bull. He went for the KO in the 8 & 9 because of it and obviously finished it in the 10 to win the bet. Ran it close mind you.
walshb wrote: » Sorry, how do you know all this? Seems you are covering all angles and variables. He went for the finish pretty much after rd 4. He ended up doing it in 10, and to suit the narrative it was all planned because of a bet? Madness!
GerryDerpy wrote: » As if a 100k bet means anything to Mayweather.
Sweet Science wrote: » Doesnt drink doesnt smoke etc - Gambling seems to be his only release . Unfortunately it doesnt seem to be in moderation
walshb wrote: » I wonder how much gambling consumes his life, and if it's really affecting his life. So many addictions in life. It's what makes us human. If he can afford it and enjoys it then best of luck to him. No different than smoking or drinking or whatever other addictions we have that costs money. Let's say he loses 25 k a week via gambling. Similar to a smoker (normal joe average salary) losing whatevere the price of his/her addiction for the week.
Sweet Science wrote: » Its hard to know . I know from someone close to me how horrible an addiction it can be. There are no limits to what you can lose all day every day. Thats why it annoyed me when people pushed betting onto people on this thread. It can start very easy and lead to a horrible place. I remember a poster here said stuff about Floyd not having much of a life from an early age . I do worry that it might not end well for him . His promotion are doing well though and there are brains behind that operation so thats what he should invest most in.
Sweet Science wrote: He TKO'd Conor . Walked through his punches . Laughed and winked through the first few rounds . It was all good .
The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: » 47 fighters on his promotion books. 340million in fixed assets according to the IRS. So he's doing just fine in terms of set up for life, but like alot of rich athletes there is no doubt he may blow through it all and end up in the poor house. Only wears shoes once, has loads of luxury cars ... eventually that will catch up to you. But he does seem to have invested wisely.
marcus001 wrote: » No gambling is not like smoking or drinking. A drinking problem can be managed and at the end of the day it only costs so much to get drunk. A gambling problem WILL ruin your life. The more money you have the more you have to lose.
marcus001 wrote: No gambling is not like smoking or drinking. A drinking problem can be managed and at the end of the day it only costs so much to get drunk. A gambling problem WILL ruin your life. The more money you have the more you have to lose.
