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**alnorth** · 04:51 PM

The Money Fight
Mayweather vs. McGregor

Saturday, August 26th 2017
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas NV
PPV Card Begins 8pm CT (Free fights start 6pm CT on FOX)

Main Event: Super Welterweight Bout (154 pounds)

Floyd "Money" Mayweather

Nationality:

Record: 49-0 (26 KO)
Official Weight: 149.5 lb
History: 5-division world boxing champion. Won or defended championship belts 48 times in 26 sanctioned championship bouts.

VS.

"The Notorious" Conor McGregor

Nationality:

Record: Professional Debut
Official Weight: 153 lb
History: lol, nothing in boxing. He's got the touch of death in his left hand within MMA, but who knows if that translates to boxing.

The Money Belt

Stats: Italian Alligator Leather, 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, 300 emeralds, 1.5 kg of 24 karat gold.

Undercard

Who cares, this is boxing. In this sport, only the main event matters. There are apparently two title fights if you are interested.

BigCatDaddy · 08-27-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

Which Diaz?

Nick is a far better boxer, but neither he or Nate are heavy hitters. They are stamina monsters though.

Nick swims to alcatraz for fun. He's a decathlete. He wouldn't gas in a boxing match. He doesn't have Conor's power (even as a WW) or his creativity.

Dillashaw's wild whinging punches would not work at all in boxing.

I'm not sure anyone in MMA would have performed better. They're not boxers, and if Conor had any goddamn cardio this would have been a much better fight. Dude has his mouth open, puffing heavily, after round 2. "Only ten more to go Conor".

Was thinking Nate just because od the weight difference.

WhiteWhale · 08-27-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Was thinking Nate just because od the weight difference.

They're really the same size. Nate's walking around 200 now, just like Nick. Same exact height. Same reach.

They're basically the same guy, but (imo) nick is better.

-King- · 08-27-2017, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Yeah, I don't follow boxing, but early on... just looked like Mayweather was playing cat to his mouse. Just dragging this thing out to avoid some quick ending. Sure, McGregor got in a few good hits, but at no time did anyone really think 'this could happen'.

Mayweather was playing it up and with the quick "last fight of my career" comments, setting up a possible rematch of sorts. Why not.. the money is good.

Other than Alnorth

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Holy ****ing shit, Conor might win this fight.

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'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-27-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by New World Order

The fact that Conor, who has never had an acutal boxing match went in and won 5 or so rounds against the greatest boxer of his era is impressive.

Good lord.

BigCatDaddy · 08-27-2017, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

They're really the same size. Nate's walking around 200 now, just like Nick. Same exact height. Same reach.

They're basically the same guy, but (imo) nick is better.

I just can't remember the last Nick made 155

BigCatDaddy · 08-27-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Other than Alnorth

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Al has been a bit off in the prediction area of the last year or so

stevieray · 08-27-2017, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

They're not boxers, and if Conor had any goddamn cardio this would have been a much better fight.

That's the key right there..he should've been logging miles DAILY after the fight was sanctioned.

Eleazar · 08-27-2017, 02:21 PM

Since we're doing ridiculous thought experiments here, what would have happened if McGregor had fought a 29-year old Mayweather, the same age as him? That would be 2006 for Mayweather, approximately when he fought Oscar De La Hoya.

I'm not sure it would have turned out any differently. It's strange to think about, but I don't think Mayweather being 11 years older and not having fought in 2 years made much of a difference. You might be inclined to think that if Floyd were in his prime he would have destroyed him, but he probably would have fought him more or less the same way and would similarly have had no trouble at all. Interesting proposition, at least to me.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 08-27-2017, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Since we're doing ridiculous thought experiments here, what would have happened if McGregor had fought a 29-year old Mayweather, the same age as him? That would be 2006 for Mayweather, approximately when he fought Oscar De La Hoya.

I'm not sure it would have turned out any differently. It's strange to think about, but I don't think Mayweather being 11 years older and not having fought in 2 years made much of a difference. You might be inclined to think that if Floyd were in his prime he would have destroyed him, but he probably would have fought him more or less the same way and would similarly have had no trouble at all. Interesting proposition, at least to me.

Did you see what 28 year old Floyd did to Arturo Gatti, who had a hell of a stronger chin and much better cardio than McGregor?

thegame214 · 08-27-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

That's the key right there..he should've been logging miles DAILY after the fight was sanctioned.

90 days away needing to learn to box appropriately and get his cardio adjusted to the rounds really showed. He didn't plan for 12 and Mayweather let him use all his energy. I know mcgregor trained for 12 but he saw "blood" early and went for the kill, thus falling into Mayweathers agenda.

kcchiefsus · 08-27-2017, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TRR

That's why boxing is a joke. It's all about the money. Multiple belts, fighters scared to fight other fighters. LONG layoffs. A complete waste.

Money aside: Mayweather wouldn't last 60 seconds in the octagon with McGregor on his best day. He would be beaten, bloodied, and would be tapping out before your popcorn was ready.

And what do you think is happening to MMA? Fighters are passing by the top contender for money fights.

Eleazar · 08-27-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Did you see what 28 year old Floyd did to Arturo Gatti, who had a hell of a stronger chin and much better cardio than McGregor?

Yeah, I suppose that Gatti actually was more like what McGregor was billed as from what I remember.

stevieray · 08-27-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thegame214

90 days away needing to learn to box appropriately and get his cardio adjusted to the rounds really showed. He didn't plan for 12 and Mayweather let him use all his energy. I know mcgregor trained for 12 but he saw "blood" early and went for the kill, thus falling into Mayweathers agenda.

^^^

Danguardace · 08-27-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss

MMA fans are a joke. The sport is a joke.

MMA is just the answer to the question; What if WWE was real?

The answer is something largely forgettable.Mcgregor is popular because he talks and knocks people out like a boxer.

Heavy weight UFC fights are boring which works against it.

Nobody will ever go 49-0 in MMA and that works against.

BigCatDaddy · 08-27-2017, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Danguardace

MMA is just the answer to the question; What if WWE was real?

The answer is something largely forgettable.Mcgregor is popular because he talks and knocks people out like a boxer.

Heavy weight UFC fights are boring which works against it.

Nobody will ever go 49-0 in MMA and that works against.

HW boxing.matches these days arent exactly barn burners.

08-25-2017, 11:01 PM
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57166239	* Official Money Fight - 8/26/17 - Mayweather VS. McGregor Thread * The Money Fight Mayweather vs. McGregor Saturday, August 26th 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas NV PPV Card Begins 8pm CT (Free fights start 6pm CT on FOX) Main Event: Super Welterweight Bout (154 pounds) Floyd "Money" Mayweather Nationality: Record: 49-0 (26 KO) Official Weight: 149.5 lb History: 5-division world boxing champion. Won or defended championship belts 48 times in 26 sanctioned championship bouts. VS. "The Notorious" Conor McGregor Nationality: Record: Professional Debut Official Weight: 153 lb History: lol, nothing in boxing. He's got the touch of death in his left hand within MMA, but who knows if that translates to boxing. The Money Belt Stats: Italian Alligator Leather, 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, 300 emeralds, 1.5 kg of 24 karat gold. Undercard Who cares, this is boxing. In this sport, only the main event matters. There are apparently two title fights if you are interested. Last edited by alnorth; 08-26-2017 at 04:51 PM..
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08-27-2017, 02:21 PM	#608
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Since we're doing ridiculous thought experiments here, what would have happened if McGregor had fought a 29-year old Mayweather, the same age as him? That would be 2006 for Mayweather, approximately when he fought Oscar De La Hoya. I'm not sure it would have turned out any differently. It's strange to think about, but I don't think Mayweather being 11 years older and not having fought in 2 years made much of a difference. You might be inclined to think that if Floyd were in his prime he would have destroyed him, but he probably would have fought him more or less the same way and would similarly have had no trouble at all. Interesting proposition, at least to me.
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