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Boxing Vs. MMA
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:27 am
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:27 am
I know there is a lot of hype about McGregor and Mayweather, but seriously, does anyone who has ever done any amount of boxing think that in a strict boxing match McGregor will be able to compete with Mayweather (or any other professional boxer).
He cant kick or grapple and his punchers are going to be about 1/3 the speed of Mayweather. McGregor is going to have to change his stance and complete change the way he throws punches for a boxing match.
I think the whole thing does a disservice to both individual sports.
He cant kick or grapple and his punchers are going to be about 1/3 the speed of Mayweather. McGregor is going to have to change his stance and complete change the way he throws punches for a boxing match.
I think the whole thing does a disservice to both individual sports.
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:33 am to winkchance
Reading the thread title, i thought this would be a sport vs sport discussion
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 9:34 am
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:35 am to winkchance
it's a really dumb idea. Would make a lot of money but FM would beat CM like a rented mule in a boxing contest.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:50 am to Muriel
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FM would beat CM like a rented mule in a boxing contest.
I think he would out point the frick out of him. I dont think he would "beat him up"
Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:56 am to Hester Carries
If they were to put on a boxing match I doubt he'd knock Connor out as well, it would be more of an exhibition. Floyd would out point him and let Connor do just enough for fans to think he had a chance.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:18 am to lsucoonass
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If they were to put on a boxing match I doubt he'd knock Connor out as well, it would be more of an exhibition. Floyd would out point him and let Connor do just enough for fans to think he had a chance.
I think the worst scenario for Floyd is obviously getting knocked out. The worst for Conor is swinging and missing like a fool all night.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:32 am to winkchance
I would be more interested in a McGregor vs Mayweather WWE match.
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 11:17 am
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:34 am to winkchance
Floyd would probably win by a late round tko or decision in a boxing match. Conor hits way harder than Floyd and is the bigger fighter. Floyd would play it safe and just outpoint Conor winning the early rounds on points and let Conor gas out in the later rounds. If Conor does hit that miracle shot though he can knock out floyd with one shot. It would be a little more interesting if they compromised and used mma gloves in their boxing match which would give Conor a little more of a chance.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 11:07 am to winkchance
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McGregor is going to have to change his stance and complete change the way he throws punches for a boxing match
no he won't, being unorthodox is his "advantage". People are being so stupid about this. Mayweather was scared to fight guys like Antonio Margarito and Paul Williams cause of their size, Conor is significantly bigger than both of them, he's also southpaw. With the right strategy Conor can make it a very entertaining(not necessarily competitive) fight.
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 11:14 am to winkchance
Yes, even though MMA fighters strike in their sport, so it wouldn't be AS MUCH of a disadvantage as if a boxer had to grapple, but there are still so many subtleties to boxing that it's still a huge disadvantage for an MMAer to "box" against, especially a boxer as experienced as Mayweather.
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 11:17 am
Posted on 3/3/17 at 11:29 am to winkchance
Is there a weight limit on the fight? If not, what if McGregor could muscle up to 180+. He seems to be alot bigger and could put on mass pretty easy. At some point, the size would give him some kind of advantage.
I get how gifted Floyd is, but he is really small. Would he stand a chance against a decent Super Middleweight or a Light Heavyweight?
I get how gifted Floyd is, but he is really small. Would he stand a chance against a decent Super Middleweight or a Light Heavyweight?
Posted on 3/3/17 at 11:32 am to eddieray
In a strict boxing match I see no way McGregor could stand a chance.
I use to be a Mayweather hater, but after watching his last few fights I see how great he truly is.
Would ya'll say it is easier for a boxer to transition to MMA or someone with skill in Jiu Jitsu or wrestler (grappling) would transition to boxing.
From what I understand, Boxing is the hardest sport to train for, but I do not know.
I'd consider a pure boxer more frightening in any fight outside a ring than any MMA fighter.
I use to be a Mayweather hater, but after watching his last few fights I see how great he truly is.
Would ya'll say it is easier for a boxer to transition to MMA or someone with skill in Jiu Jitsu or wrestler (grappling) would transition to boxing.
From what I understand, Boxing is the hardest sport to train for, but I do not know.
I'd consider a pure boxer more frightening in any fight outside a ring than any MMA fighter.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:09 pm to reo45
The problem with your logic is that CM is a stand up striker first and all the rest second.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:12 pm to reo45
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I'd consider a pure boxer more frightening in any fight outside a ring than any MMA fighter.
say what?
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:15 pm to VerlanderBEAST
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People are being so stupid about this. Mayweather was scared to fight guys likequote:, Conor is significantly bigger than both of them, he's also southpaw. With the right strategy Conor can make it a very entertaining(not necessarily competitive) fight.
Antonio Margarito and Paul Williams cause of there size
First off Mayweather would school the shite out of Conor in a boxing match. Secondly, you have no idea what the hell you are talking about being Margarito is 5'11 and Williams is 6'2" according to wikipedia Conor is 5'9" and Mayweather is 5'8" so I am not sure how you came up with that.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:19 pm to diat150
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say what?
What is wrong with saying that?
A street fight lasts how long? A trained boxer in wide open space looking to end his fight as fast as possible? The dynamics of a fight that could lead to serious harm or death relies on the quickest way to end the fight. I am no expert, but I would never wish to test my chances against Mike Tyson in his prime than a Connor McGregor.
But, take it easy, I am a newbie to this whole MMA thing.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:28 pm to Kracka
I thought he first learned karate just like gsp first started karate when he was a kid
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:29 pm to brmark70816
Mayweather is 160-170 when he's not peaking for a fight
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:34 pm to lsucoonass
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I thought he first learned karate just like gsp first started karate when he was a kid
He may have, but if you watch him fight, and listen to people talk about his fighting style, he's a stand up striker first.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 12:43 pm to reo45
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test my chances against Mike Tyson
Since you said street-fight, a good heavyweight MMA guy that has some decent take-downs would get Mike Tyson on the ground and either sub him or ground and pound him. Not saying the MMA guy might eat a nasty upper cut trying that take-down from Iron Mike that would knock him the frick out but my money is on a legit MMA heavyweight like a Cain Valesquez in a street fight.
Now if Iron Mike was fighting Bruce Lee, that would be a worthy of another thread....
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