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

Posted on 6/16/17 at 4:18 am to
Posted by heartbreakTiger
grinding for my grinders
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 6/16/17 at 4:18 am to
The problem for money in that situation is mac would rip him apart in under a minute in a UFC fight.

Money is going to dance around playing defense and points. He will likely win but it's basically like a high school team running a 4 corners offense all game long
Posted by dbeck
Member since Nov 2014
29453 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 4:25 am to
Only way Mayweather loses is if he takes a dive.
Posted by Left Handed Catcher
Member since Jun 2017
98 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 4:48 am to
Are you not Man enough to change the channel

The sound of it you are either a pussy or you enjoy what you are watching
Take your pick
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
58947 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 5:14 am to
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Cause we are in the dog days of summer.


Umm. It's not even summer yet.
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
29866 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 7:44 pm to
Mayweather will never do an mma fight with conor mcgregor. NEVER!! He has all the money in the world And he knows he would get absolutely destroyed in 30 seconds in the octogon. Conor would barely throw a punch.
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
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Member since Aug 2004
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Posted on 6/16/17 at 7:57 pm to
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How is this fight something people are excited about?


exactly, this whole thing is nothing more than a money grab for Mayweather for MacGregor and everyone involved. Let them fight 2 times. Once under boxing rules and once under UFC rules. Then and only then will I have any interest.
This post was edited on 6/16/17 at 7:58 pm
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
29866 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:01 pm to
Well yeah. It is an obvious money grab. They are even pretty much saying as much. Conor getting in a boxing ring with mayweather is pretty ballsy, i will give him that. As i said before, you can bet your arse floyd isnt getting in a ufc octogon.
Posted by Vlatket
Member since Oct 2016
7475 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:12 pm to
I'm a Conor fan, but this is just a money grab by both fighters. The gullible audience will eat it up, though. Hopefully, Conor lands one of them rights and lays him out. But it'll likely be a farce.
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
29866 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:16 pm to
Watch mayweather throw the fight so that the rematch is an even bigger pot of money. Lol
Posted by dukke v
PLUTO
Member since Jul 2006
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Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:20 pm to
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As i said before, you can bet your arse floyd isnt getting in a ufc octogon.




I have never liked Mayweather as A person.. But As A boxer he is pretty good...

BUT he is A TOTAL PUSSY not wanting to get into the cage............. And I do not feel sorry for Coner... I hope Mayweather kicks his arse in the 1st minute.... Hell Tyson did it to many men.....


BUT THIS fight is what society has become.......


SAD indeed...........
Posted by mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Member since Nov 2015
35578 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:25 pm to
So if crazy happens...and MacGregor wins, is he now the Welterweight Emeritus Champion of the world in boxing...with only 1 fight in Pro Boxing?
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
29866 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:42 pm to
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.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
114003 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:51 pm to
Stephen A Smith has one job and that is to say stupid shite that will get people to watch him "to see what he says next".

Floyd is what? -1100
MacGregor +700

No one knows what will happen in this fight, if I were betting on this fight, I would down $200 to win $1400 before I would put down $1100 to win $100..
Posted by arwicklu
Houston, TX
Member since Jan 2008
7627 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 8:54 pm to
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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.



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.
Posted by arwicklu
Houston, TX
Member since Jan 2008
7627 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 9:08 pm to
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No one knows what will happen in this fight, if I were betting on this fight, I would down $200 to win $1400 before I would put down $1100 to win $100..


When the line went down it was a great bet on Mayweather. It was down at -650 or lower.

I agree I'd put 200 on Mac first but if I was dropping 20k, then Mayweather would be the bet as you'd win some real money.

Mac is a naturally bigger guy with a decent chin and young. Mayweather is older and his hands are fragile. There could be a couple fun moments early in the fight but it basically comes down to Mac having a punchers chance at best. Very few people in history can outbox Mayweather. Mac can turn out to be a very good natural boxer and still be frustrated all fight. Mayweather has been knocked down once in his career and it wasn't a true knock down. He's only been truly rocked once to Sugar in 49 fights.
Posted by Palm Beach Tiger
Orlando, Florida
Member since Jan 2007
29866 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 9:22 pm to
And the fact that floyd KNOWS all conor has is a punchers chance will make him even more defensive. This thing will be flaming dog poo to watch once mcgregor gases and gets frustrated hitting nothing more than shoulders for 5 or 6 rounds. Bu the way I would absolutely love it if conor landed a jawbreaker and won this thing. Just being realistic.
Posted by Othello
the Neptonian Steel Mines
Member since Aug 2013
22931 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 9:23 pm to
Floyd hasn't knocked anyone out since like 1997. I guess he's about due for another one.
Posted by arwicklu
Houston, TX
Member since Jan 2008
7627 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 9:26 pm to
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And the fact that floyd KNOWS all conor has is a punchers chance will make him even more defensive. This thing will be flaming dog poo to watch once mcgregor gases and gets frustrated hitting nothing more than shoulders for 5 or 6 rounds. Bu the way I would absolutely love it if conor landed a jawbreaker and won this thing. Just being realistic.


The Hatton fight was fun because at least Mayweather was annoyed and had to work. I could see it being like that. It would be fun if Mayweather got cracked once whether he wins or not for a little drama. Mac is a strong guy. He has the power to knock him out. That's why I agree Mayweather will fight a perfect defensive fight.
Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
33794 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 9:55 pm to
Why the hell would Mayweather ever get into a cage? The money is crap compared to what he gets now.
Posted by arwicklu
Houston, TX
Member since Jan 2008
7627 posts
Posted on 6/16/17 at 10:01 pm to
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Why the hell would Mayweather ever get into a cage? The money is crap compared to what he gets now.


Mayweather would get 100 million to fight MMA. It isn't a money thing. Why would he risk losing for a payday he could easily get against guys like GGG.

McGregor has never had a payday like this so it makes sense to step into someone else's realm. Mayweather has nothing to prove and doesn't need money. MMA makes no sense but I promise if he hit a 145 pounded with those small gloves, then it would be an issue. If he missed, then it might be a James Toney situation.
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