I guess I'll make the thread since nobody else has.
Biggest gimmick fight in history? For sure.
I would be very interested in this fight if it were MMA rules, but a boxing match is an obvious win for Floyd.
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I guess I'll make the thread since nobody else has.
Biggest gimmick fight in history? For sure.
I would be very interested in this fight if it were MMA rules, but a boxing match is an obvious win for Floyd.
Might have to move this to spam ;D
The record books will read "Mayweather makes history reaching 50-0 (he'll retire again right off) against a man with zero professional boxing experience"
garbage.
Floyd isn't stupid. This is an easy win but also a massive money maker. The whole MMA crowd plus all the boxing fans and all the haters tuning in to hope Connor lands one on him. PPV will probably break records on the night. Its definitely the first time two most popular fighters of different sports clash. That's big money man.
Its daft but i tell you one thing. I will certainly watch it.
Legacy don't pay bills!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I'm shocked how many MMA fans are buying into this. I thought they were smarter. They don't know what they don't know.
;D 'Of course, we all know what UFC stands for – Undefeated Floyd’s Champion' and The ultimate goal is to always break records'. He's not just a record breaker..the man's a prophet profit :pQuote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncherLegacy don't pay bills!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
This will be the biggest farce in boxing history, they're not getting my doe. Floyd will slaughter a bloke who has never once had a professional boxing match. I might as well put my hand up. I can understand McGregor going for this, he will never receive such a pay day again, but we're all gullible fools as fans putting up with this shit.
Put Floyd in with him under MMA conditions and he gets destroyed, under boxing rules McGregor is going to look totally inept and foolish.
Just thinking. If Floyd was the businessman he gets credit for being he would have spent his retirement years secretly training how to check kids, sprawl and get back to his feet. Then immediately after this debacle in the ring says "let's run it again in the Octagon". That shit would break the bank.
Does anyone think McGregor can win a round? I actually think Floyd can score a rare KO.
What a load of shit. Anyone that watches this is a full on retard. I have zero interest in seeing Floyd fight someone like this. He was taking the piss a lot over the last decade but this seals it all with a hateful kiss. He has no respect for boxing. He is like a banker that wants to laugh as he gets away with a robbery. James Toney would kick your arse, Floyd and you know it.
Speaking of James Toney at least he was brave enough to step onto another man's turf. Floyd is a boxer, who last time we saw him, was still somewhat up there in terms of skills. To try and make millions fighting someone who isn't even a boxer and has no professional experience is beyond the pale. Shame on anyone that buys into this. We as boxing fans should know better and not encourage it. This is just plain wrong.
Floyd and Conor know it's a farce, but also know that most people will watch it. Most of us would do the same thing in their position if we could make that kind of money
That would be great. I would for sure buy that one. I'd be very interested in mayweather fighting in UFC if he trained for it. Conor would probably win but Floyd could at least make it interestingQuote:
Originally Posted by Ron Swanson
It would be cool but Floyd don't take risks anymore. There's about as much chance of that happening as there is Conor winning this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Swanson
Sad thing is all the real interest will be in stacking the undercard with promoted fighters. If we're lucky Gervonta Davis defends his belt against a clothes mannequin from 'Old Navy' or maybe Badou Jack spars a heavy bag while Floyd stands in front of the camera talking about himself. Micky Bey vs the son of Doink the Clown maybe ??? Mayweather just renting out the sport with this trash. Floyd wins, yeh so what. Floyd loses..say a light fixture falls from ceiling..we'll never hear the end of it.
gimmicks like this make a fight fan very cynical. I'll be watching Cotto vs Kamegai
I'm surprised it finally got made. If you had told me it was really going to happen a year ago I woulda said BS. I have a feeling Floyd is going to carry McGregor for a good many rounds, maybe even the distance. He could always have a bet placed on Conor going the full 10 or 12. I say Floyd will carry Conor until Conor gets too aggressive or catches Floyd with one while he's fooling around.
Any chance to see Floyd perform again is a good thing.
Floyd has given everything to the sport and this fight makes financial sense and the cherry on the top of a massive cake.
(Cue the cherry picking posts)
I would rather watch this fight than Canelo vs Chavez again.
Arguably the greatest defensive fighter there's ever been against a guy who's never boxed before. Ace or what
And James Toneys reward for taking all that punishment?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
He now speaks a different language with no money in the bank.
James Toney is a great fighter but Floyd is on a different level.
Are you saying that if you were in Floyds position and had a 100million payday on offer you wouldn't take it?!
"No, It's disrespectful to boxing!"
Come on Gandalf!
100 million dollars each?
just shows that the boxing world makes its money from the general public rather than the boxing fan
I just can not believe this is happening.
I am shocked and surprised as Primo (and Batman) must be. :)
What a complete wanker Floyd is. I hope McGregor starts to get dirty with him and roughs him up MMA style and gets disqualified.
Hope the fight bombs.
Well now it's a reality i'll certainly watch it, you guys saying you wont aren't kidding anyone, 95% of you ponce shitty streams, you wont buy GGG-Canelo either, so why is this any different?
Also if Badou Jack-Nathan Cleverly, Young Davis-vs-???? etc make up the undercard it will be a good event for proper boxing nerds regardless of the silly exhibition.
How much do you think they will charge? $100?
No, I wouldn't take it. I would think myself fortunate to have got away with mugging the public off as much as I had already and quit while I was ahead. There is only so much money you need. Floyd is rich because people are idiots and make excuses for him all the time. It's a meaningless fight and people should boycott. Not even worth a choppy illegal stream. Nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by impAnd James Toneys reward for taking all that punishment?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
He now speaks a different language with no money in the bank.
James Toney is a great fighter but Floyd is on a different level.
Are you saying that if you were in Floyds position and had a 100million payday on offer you wouldn't take it?!
"No, It's disrespectful to boxing!"
Come on Gandalf!
I don't kid around on such matters. Floyd is boycotted. GGG-Canelo will be on TV and I will love every minute. I refuse to endorse Floyd though. It is nonsense. Fighters should boycott the undercard too. The ring girls should boycott. If Walrus loves me he will boycott. Even Israel will boycott it. Enough with the Mayweather trickery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Can't see them charging more than standard in the UK - I say this on the presumption that the average joe public guy hasn't really heard of Mcgregor (Ireland aside of course) ?!?
Irony = Ward v Kovalev is free on Sky Sports, but Mayweather v McGregor will be PPV. :confused:
Hopefully this will be the only time I'm gonna post about this ludicrous matchup. Anybody who takes this shit seriously is a fucking dopey, thick, fucking mug, who knows or cares fuck all about boxing.
And anyone who actually talks about it therefore giving it air time and interest is fucking stupid.
Oscar is a fucking wanker, no two ways about that, but he had one thing right. The whole Boxing World should boycott this stupid load of bollocks.
However , the reason he can't be taken seriously is because he offered MacGregor the option of fighting Canelo! Wanker!
To be fair miles you're not really part of the boxing nerd demographic, you watch about three fights a year. Whilst you and your ilk are sulking with your boycotts millions of people will be enjoying themselves with the show.
All i'm saying is - for all the moans and groans about this silly mismatch watch the traffic it gets, the interest on here alone will smash the living daylights out of Golovkin-Canelo let alone any other top boxing fight.
When you think about it this is great for boxing :cool:
First of it's a "Boxing" match under the queensbury rules and will have a Boxing undercard so Floyd can showcase his fighters (Gervonta Davis becomes an overnight Megastar)
Everything about this has Floyd/Boxing as the "A Side" and will draw MASSIVE PPV buys, it'll break all records with ease.
It's been confirmed that it's at 154lbs with 10 oz Gloves and is a total miss match that Floyd could win with one arm.
Anthony Joshua asked/begged Floyd to be on the card a few months ago, wonder if there's anyway that could be made a reality?
I watch boxing on the weekend like anyone else Fenster, but I am also informed enough to understand that when the toilet is full of poo I should give it a good flush. It's a rubbish fight and no excuses should be made. The boycott will grow just as did the popularity of Jeremy Corbyn. #boycottMayweather
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Originally Posted by Gandalf
This is not about "The Fight" this is purely about business and making money.
With regard to AJ .... If you (Hearn) wants to showcase AJ to the world then this is the night to do it on.
I will go on record right now and say that this thread will be one of the most posted on in this websites history.
Joke fight that it is.... as a sporting spectacle this is Massive ;)
Paulie Malignaggi echoes my views :cool:
http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news...lie-malignaggi
AJ on the undercard would make all the difference for me
a double header even
Eddie would rather cut his own nuts off than give away an AJ promotion. Good luck too getting Floyd and Chop suey to give up $50m of their dough to let AJ get a bit of exposure ;D
Good luck with the boycott miles. For a starters, try speaking about some other boxing topics instead of promoting the one you don't want anyone to watch.
Fuck me if i was Hearn i'd be doing everything i could (without having his pants pulled down too much) to get AJ on this card, it raises his profile to the biggest audience he will ever get to fight to.
@Gandalf
Miles i have now nick named you Geoffrey ;D You should now be known only as Geoffrey ;D
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...bc0u9YrZkuInoB
mayweather mcgreggor is PPV on sky sports?
if it is I probably wont pay for it, itll be on at stupid o clock after all
I like cleverly v jack but not worth staying up and paying for
And what does that say about you and every single person that gives this circus act credibility?Quote:
Originally Posted by smashup
NEWSFLASH!
FIFA have decided to change the rules for the 2018 World Cup. Reigning Champions Germany will go straight into a Final and can choose their opponents. They have decided to defend their title against the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team.
FIFA representative Mr. Smashuppio from the republic of Cuckoo land said "This is great news for Football as it will generate billions of pounds and is being played under Football rules."
Other "experts" and "Fans"have said "New Zealand are a major force in their sport and have iconic status, this will generate unheralded interest from around the Globe, and MAYBE, just maybe, the All Blake will knock them out!"
That all sounds reasonable enough, doesn't it?
You fucking bunch of MUGS!