MAYWEATHER VS. MCGREGOR - Kickass POLL
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No, most boxers and MMA fighters make close to nothing, literally. But brand name boxers make more money than top MMA fighters because boxing is currently a more popular sport worldwide. The bigger the audience, the bigger the pay.
It's not just that, but as greedy and unscrupulous as many boxing managers and promoters are, there is no greedier, stingier skimming machine than the UFC. Now it can be argued that they do a better marketing job for their sports and fighters, but that is entirely to the benefit of itself, hence the much smaller cut for the fighters.
At first glance it makes sense, after all if McGregor got tired and frustrated enough fighing stand-up with Nate Diaz to make the first takedown attempt of their fight, surely it could happen against Mayweather. However I heard there are some serious financial disincentives for a DQ from introducing MMA techniques into the bout, so assuming McGregor is in it mostly for the money, I expect he will be focused on not doing that.
Floyd doesn't really "go after" opponents at all. He has almost expunged killer instinct from his DNA, I'd suggest he almost look down on it. The only time he even punches hard is when he's more or less forced to in self defense. I don't expect him to be any different against McGregor.
The only pleasure Floyd would get form an outcome inside the distance would be to see McGregor retire on his stool voluntarily from fatigue or discouragement, but that's entirely in McGregor's hands.
My dream scenario- a street fight between the 2, no rules at all! Mcgregor would kill Mayweather, but that will never happen, I can only visualize it.
Especially since the UFC signed that long contract with Reebok and almost all other advertisers were excluded that took a big chunk out of the fighters pockets and cost the UFC bad rep when legendary cut man Stitch left. Bonuses awarded are based on how many fights you have, win or lose, and fight of the night bonuses of $50k. However Conor negotiated his own contract with a share of PPV receipts.
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While folks are debating whether to purchase the PPV or where to watch it, maybe they could take 2 mins to read the letter Mayweather's then 10-year old son wrote about watching his Dad, beat the crap out of his Mom http://deadspin.com/heres-floyd-mayweathers-sons-note-telling-how-his-dad-b-1701548806. Would love if Mayweather was referred to as 'serial abuser' Floyd Mayweather from now on.
Here's the truth, the press conferences (4 cities) including the one held in Toronto last night will actually become the "main event" in retrospect. We can expect the actual fight to be a greater disappointment than 2015's "fight of the century", Pacquiao vs Mayweather. However, I would love to proven wrong in this case in every way. LOL
Conor's trash talking game is strong. Sure it's a sideshow but they're selling it well.
How much is riding on the fight? I think it all depends on how the fight begins and ends. For the time being there is a war of words and worlds. Mayweather represents the the older world of boxing, decline, a living legend that only boxers and purist boxing fans appreciate (to the layman's eye, it looks like he runs in fights), the perfectionist, the heel, flashy new money, and a sport that has largely fallen in disfavour with young North Americans. Conor represents youth, charisma, the underdog, and is the vanguard of a combat sport that, thanks to the UFC, has captivated young North Americans. Both are rags to riches stories. Conor appears to be representing Ireland and the UK in general, too.
One of them is going to get crushed. If Conor wins, it would be the most shocking upset in combat sport history. The world is dying to see it happen. A Mayweather victory would be anti-climactic and expected but thrilling if he is able to KO Conor - though he has not knocked anyone out since 1999 - but the victory would otherwise further cement his name in boxing history lore in beating Marcianos record as a 50-0 champion. I suspect if Conor is defeated he will immediately challenge Mayweather to a 'real' fight that Mayweather would obviously decline.
Its once in a lifetime tomfoolery so yes I will be co-paying to watch the fight at a friends house. May the best man win.
How much is riding on the fight? I think it all depends on how the fight begins and ends. For the time being there is a war of words and worlds. Mayweather represents the the older world of boxing, decline, a living legend that only boxers and purist boxing fans appreciate (to the layman's eye, it looks like he runs in fights), the perfectionist, the heel, flashy new money, and a sport that has largely fallen in disfavour with young North Americans. Conor represents youth, charisma, the underdog, and is the vanguard of a combat sport that, thanks to the UFC, has captivated young North Americans. Both are rags to riches stories. Conor appears to be representing Ireland and the UK in general, too.
One of them is going to get crushed. If Conor wins, it would be the most shocking upset in combat sport history. The world is dying to see it happen. A Mayweather victory would be anti-climactic and expected but thrilling if he is able to KO Conor - though he has not knocked anyone out since 1999 - but the victory would otherwise further cement his name in boxing history lore in beating Marcianos record as a 50-0 champion. I suspect if Conor is defeated he will immediately challenge Mayweather to a 'real' fight that Mayweather would obviously decline.
Its once in a lifetime tomfoolery so yes I will be co-paying to watch the fight at a friends house. May the best man win.
Was Rocky's 50-0 done over a shorter period of time vs higher quality boxers? Or was padding records a thing back then as well?
Rocky's was done in a shorter time I think, there wasn't a lot of promotion back then like today. Usually early in a boxers career they would pad his stats, throw fights, payoff judges etc. Lots of gambling back in those days and with it comes that underground element.
Connor is facing a seasoned vet not Nate Diaz who he lost to the first time by rear naked choke and won the second time by decision imo Nate got robbed but still had the $$$ payday, he would have been paid about $20k under Reebok rules, as Dana says never leave it in the hands of the judges. In the second fight Connor used leg kicks to slow down Nate that won't happen against Mayweather.
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I look at it this way, If Maywhether wins the bet was my ticket to watch a fight go the way that I expertly predicted to go down.
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If Mcgregor wins my bet is a lawsuit for damages to the reputation to my knowledge of boxing.
