The Money Fight aka The Fight of the Century

Hi, Fellow Forum Members.

So what's your take one the Money fight?
Who is your money on Conor Mc Gregor or Floyd Mayweather Jr. ?

Looks like are going to see it Sunday 27 August from 3am but the main fight is 5am.

Looking forward to hear the opinions.

Let's not live in a fantasy world, this is a boxing match not a MMA match. It's going to be very boring watching a non boxer try fight the best in the world.

Agree with pump. It's just a money making fight and nothing more.

Not saying MMA fighters can't box, but they are so used to their MMA ways that it makes it difficult for them to get into a boxing ring.

I also think Mayweather is going to come all guns blazing because if he wins this one he beats Rocky Marciano's record wich he is currently tied for.

Conor did bet his whole 100 million Dollar pay check on himself for the win though...

Connors only chance in a boxing match, is a lucky shot and if 49 of the best boxer before him couldn't do it, I very much doubt if he will be able to.

My heart support Connor, but my head backs the little shit Maywether.

Will definitely watch it though.

I didn't realise it's a boxing match until like a month ago. Seriously, what's the point even? (besides the payday) Not nearly as excited as I was before.

That being said, McGregor does have a history of boxing (albeit short). If they were to meet in an alley for a true fight, McGregor will wipe the floor with Moneyweather.

Moneyweather will probably bounce around and run away from McGregor, tire him out, and get an occasional punch in to earn some points. Again, that's boxing: a tactic is a tactic. Honour plays no role.

But of course any match could be fixed. Last I heard Vegas odds were 4:1 for Moneyweather.

If you want to see an exciting MMA match, watch Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Little Polish gremlin will f**k you up.

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OPTRON wrote: Connors only chance in a boxing match, is a lucky shot and if 49 of the best boxer before him couldn't do it, I very much doubt if he will be able to.

My heart support Connor, but my head backs the little shit Maywether.

Will definitely watch it though.

Exactly what I said to my colleague. Lucky shot is the only way and that is a very low chance.

My money is on the underdog here, mcgregor .... he needs to take "money shot" lol in the first 4 rounds ...else its going to be a long night. We need to rattle the world a bit ...the world needs it.

Connor
Pro's

1. More agile
2. Better endurance
3. More aggression
4. Most to lose (better motivated)

Cons

1. Will lose points on fouls (MMA fighters conditioned on quick reaction to any unguarded openings)
2. Less boxing ring experience and confidence
3. Not point system orientated and will chase the KO

Maywether
Pros

1. More ring experience and confidence
2. Excellent boxing strategist
3. Knows to pace himself and rack up points

Cons

1. Less agile
2. Probably over confident as this is his trade
3. Fitness not on par with Connor (in my opinion)

I think its gonna be very interesting and I tilt towards Connor as the Victor of the day
(BUT YES MONEY IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS)

The hype! :woohoo: I've been waiting for months and finally the month is here! Whoohoo! :woohoo:

The way I see it besides what has already been said is McGregor must get up in his grill from the first canon and fire all missiles. He has 4 rounds to do it otherwise Gayweather will for sure won. On points Connor has as much chance as Zuma giving Nkandla back to the government. What Connor has going for him is his opponent hits like a girl so there is litle danger in rushing him.

Guys there is footage released from a sparring match between Conor and former boxer Paulie Malignaggi. Go watch it, he whooped that guy.

It's a combat sport. Anything can happen. For me, money is on Mcgregor.
Looking forward to waking up early to watch it

MasterMuzz wrote: It's a combat sport. Anything can happen. For me, money is on Mcgregor.
Looking forward to waking up early to watch it

So you saying you are willing to put real money on McGregor or you just like rooting for the underdog.

00pump wrote:

MasterMuzz wrote: It's a combat sport. Anything can happen. For me, money is on Mcgregor.
Looking forward to waking up early to watch it

So you saying you are willing to put real money on McGregor or you just like rooting for the underdog.

Not a ton of money as gambling is risky and anything can happen but yes I love it when the underdog comes out on top. I'm a fan of Mcgregor's ruthlessness and I am an overall fan of his... even if he happens to lose I'll still be team mcrgregor.

However, it's a different ball game all together and this is the game where mayweather is best. So again I shall say, anything can happen.

We live in a world of infinite possibility

Haha would be interesting

MasterMuzz wrote:

00pump wrote:

MasterMuzz wrote: It's a combat sport. Anything can happen. For me, money is on Mcgregor.
Looking forward to waking up early to watch it

So you saying you are willing to put real money on McGregor or you just like rooting for the underdog.

Not a ton of money as gambling is risky and anything can happen but yes I love it when the underdog comes out on top. I'm a fan of Mcgregor's ruthlessness and I am an overall fan of his... even if he happens to lose I'll still be team mcrgregor.

However, it's a different ball game all together and this is the game where mayweather is best. So again I shall say, anything can happen.

We live in a world of infinite possibility

Nothing would give me more pleasure than seeing Gayweather's face kiss the floor. I think most of the people allowed to watch the fight agree.

I see this fight going one of two ways... either McG wins or he loses...hahahaha

Seriously though, lets call it what it is - a farce. I have watched pretty much every UFC (and many other promotions) since it started in 1992 on grainy vhs copies of copies, to slow ISDN downloads and now, thank god, ADSL.

That said, it is THE biggest fight in MMA history and perhaps even a "Rubicon" for boxing. If anyone had told me 20 years ago that the greatest boxer would accept a challenge from an MMA fighter I would have thought them mad. Hell, if you had told me this 3 years agao I would have thought "never".

Mayweather has everything to lose. If he wins, it will be "well what did you expect". If it goes all twelve, everyone will be like "you couldn't even knock out an average (at best boxer).

If Connor wins boxing is in serious trouble. Mayweather has exploited the rules to his advantage. The boxing gurus would have to look at ways to re-invigorate the sport, but with more federations you poke a stick at with more "world" chumps, errr, champs, it has definitely lost it's lustre.

Mayweather is good, make no bones. The only contentious fight that IMHO he lost was against Oscar de la Hoya,the rest he was never really in any trouble, ever. That shoulder roll is masterful and his reaction time... WOW... watch his fights, in the close ups watch his eyes. He actually WATCHES the punch the whole time as he moves just enough for it to miss. He is always aware and leads his opponent so he knows where the next punch is coming from. I know guys diss Aikido, but it is based on the sword, so yes, pretty fkn useless in modern day but the whole jist of it is to lead the opponent so that you can "predict" or rather pre-empt, their next move.

How is Connor going to win?
I believe by one of two ways.
1) Either come out guns blazing like Vitor Belfort in his UFC devastating knockout debut against Wanderlei Silva.



or, (less likely) 2) Come at Mayweather with his unorthodox stance continuously circling and maybe throw in a superman punch or two. Floyd won't expect that and as he is shorter his shoulder roll won't help. Use this to set him up and feign for a superman then as he raises to cover drop and unleash that killer uppercut.

I think though, option 1 is the better as it will catch Floyd completely off guard and as he is a naturally defensive boxer won't be able to engage an offensive reply. Connor only has to land one punch and it's game over.

I was waiting for this guy's view. ^^^

Pyroclasm wrote: I was waiting for this guy's view. ^^^

At least the site gaurantees anonimity for me for saying stupid things... :lol:

Lucky for me I don't need anonymity to say stupid shit- I manage just fine by myself.

So it is official the agreed to fight in 8 ounce gloves and the Nevada State Athletics Commission advised against it but approved it.

How do you guys recon this influences the odds and in who's favour do you think this tips the scales.

Many Believe Floyd has already bought the fight.

I still say Conor is going to knock him on his ass...

I don't believe Connor would have agreed to have sold the fight to Floyd and to be honest I think he would have let the media know if he was offered to be paid to lose. That would be the best and easiest way to put shame on mayweather and get inside his head for the fight. Conor would use that as a tool IMO. But who can say for sure?
Floyd is a boxer by profession but if you've followed Conor's career at all you'll know that he studies the "art" of human movement. He studies the way his opponents walk, the way they make gestures and mostly the patterns they have inside the ring. Conor will use that to his advantage.
Where as Floyd is going up against "another boxer" in his head.
Regardless of the weight of the gloves, Conor hits like a train!

Again, I'll end off in saying it's a combat sport and anything can happen. My money is on the underdog mcgregor!


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I've given what I believe are one of two ways Connor can beat Mayweather.

However, let me categorically state I don't think Connor stands a snow ball's chance in hell.

Mayweather isn't some punch drunk journeyman. Many guys have tried to go after him and all have lost.

Connor can't win this, only Floyd can lose it.

Lets cheer the underdog

McG is great with his legs, MMA - spinning kicks, front leg hooks but f'cking with Floyd. His boxing coach says his getting worse at combinations and jabs. All he will get is 75 million dollars (sounds good to me).
Coach states he is finished and will not win the match period.
My bet gents, he is going to get hurt bad and he is also overly confident with all the hype and bull shit. Min training, much publicity.