re: Stephen A. Smith says MacGregor won't even touch Floyd

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floyd is going to kill mcgregor on points. I do not think he will KO conor though. For that he would likely have to take a chance or two which he won't do. Look for some 10 / 8 rounds. And for it to go the distance. Conor will come out early throwing the house at floyd and get stuffed. He will get tired and the fight will be complete shite.

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I don't think there will be a lot of 10-8 rounds. He can't embarrass him much more than he already does to non-elite boxers. But I think your analysis is spot on. Once Mac gets tired it'll get ugly. Mayweather is so good at pacing himself and never tiring.

I've said before I think it will be a lot like the Hatton fight. Mac could steal a round or two by making it so ugly that it's hard to score. Floyd will not throw a ton in the first couple rounds as Mac is gassing himself.

A young Mayweather with healthy hands would probably knock him out. At this point he will be happy to make him look foolish for 12 rounds. I do expect Mac to earn a bit of respect due to his natural ability but Mayweather is just the perfect defensive fighter.