Conor McGregor toys with Paulie Malinaggi in sparring?

[Ron Swanson]

30 day mark and still no official opponent for belt of Gervonta Davis. Pretty clear these will be window dressing filler fights, title fight or not.

The latest I heard after Salido wouldn't be ready in time and Farmer literally left for Africa was that it would be Rocky Martinez and he is and has been in camp preparing. So yes, a showcase fight.(although I don't particularly trust the source that said Rocky has been preparing)

Figure even a Martinez would be let known by now, name at least and ties to Loma, Salido etc. This is why the IBF is the shadiest as they always maintain number 1 or 2 rankings as "not rated". They could just ship Kenny Getup right in ffs.

The way this setup has gone I expect the toe stepping to go on until fight week. Like announce Davis's opponent the week of the Loma fight to try to get shine back on the circus. Announce Jack against ......... A week later to keep eyes on the freak show. I'm not paying for it so I don't care but I would like to see Davis and Jack have fights and good fights or at least decent fights. I don't think they will announce Davis opponent before Broner/Garcia because Floyd is part of the promotion but I wish they would.

Roman Martinez is listed on boxrec now so it appears I had this all right except that word is they will announce the whole undercard some time this week.

[powerpuncher]

Both Jack and Davis need good fights. They will be showcased in front of millions and millions of people. Maybe Floyd understands that a majority of the people ordering the fight will be non boxing fans so both of his guys fighting bums to make them look good is a good thing.

[Fenster]

Also, I don't trust anything Paulie says because he is working with Conor. Obviously he isn't going to say something like "Conor is talented but obviously isn't anywhere near the level of a top boxer." That's why he says things like he doesn't have really good power but neither do a lot of people. The only chance he has to beat Floyd is to have OMG power. If he doesn't, then his chances go from .01% chance of winning to 0% chance.

Paulie did say "he's nowhere near a top boxer" just in a more subtle manner. He would come across as a massive two-faced dick if he said Conor is crap, has no power and is getting slaughtered after "helping" him.

Saying only a handful of guys have frightening power with big 16 oz gloves was saying Conor isn't the power puncher they all claim. It's bloody obvious any decent boxing puncher wearing UFC gloves is going to be a devastating sparko artist.

Paulie saying Conor has his own style, that there's "method to the madness" was basically saying "Conor doesn't know what he's doing."

[powerpuncher]

Also, I don't trust anything Paulie says because he is working with Conor. Obviously he isn't going to say something like "Conor is talented but obviously isn't anywhere near the level of a top boxer." That's why he says things like he doesn't have really good power but neither do a lot of people. The only chance he has to beat Floyd is to have OMG power. If he doesn't, then his chances go from .01% chance of winning to 0% chance.

Paulie did say "he's nowhere near a top boxer" just in a more subtle manner. He would come across as a massive two-faced dick if he said Conor is crap, has no power and is getting slaughtered after "helping" him.

Saying only a handful of guys have frightening power with big 16 oz gloves was saying Conor isn't the power puncher they all claim. It's bloody obvious any decent boxing puncher wearing UFC gloves is going to be a devastating sparko artist.

Paulie saying Conor has his own style, that there's "method to the madness" was basically saying "Conor doesn't know what he's doing."

Agreed. He doesn't want to come out and obviously lie so he just spins it the best way possible.

[Batman]

I agree with what has been said before, if mcgreggor had got the better of Pauli we'd have stories and probably a video

Instead all we're hearing is that it's staying private

Paulie probably outboxed Colin and made him rethink his strategy to something unconventional as @Nameless suggested.

Oh good god, his name is Conor, it is in the title of the thread, what is it with you and names @Master?

You know how much it winds me up

[Hulk]

Also, I don't trust anything Paulie says because he is working with Conor. Obviously he isn't going to say something like "Conor is talented but obviously isn't anywhere near the level of a top boxer." That's why he says things like he doesn't have really good power but neither do a lot of people. The only chance he has to beat Floyd is to have OMG power. If he doesn't, then his chances go from .01% chance of winning to 0% chance.

Paulie did say "he's nowhere near a top boxer" just in a more subtle manner. He would come across as a massive two-faced dick if he said Conor is crap, has no power and is getting slaughtered after "helping" him.Saying only a handful of guys have frightening power with big 16 oz gloves was saying Conor isn't the power puncher they all claim. It's bloody obvious any decent boxing puncher wearing UFC gloves is going to be a devastating sparko artist. Paulie saying Conor has his own style, that there's "method to the madness" was basically saying "Conor doesn't know what he's doing."

Lol I like your breakdown.

[Beanz]

@Beanz, why does the @ feature bug you?

Because it is childish and unnecessary like a lot of your posts. If you are replying in a thread why would you need to @mention someone ? If you have nothing new to offer then why bother?

It's also just incredibly lazy, like listing points and expecting people to reply to each point in order because you can't extrapolate an argument from a post and you want everything handed to you on a plate. If you had read anything about the history of boxing or even bothered to google the subject it would be quite obvious to you that more knockouts due to wearing gloves is just the basics. You can be a noob and pretend that they were invented for the safety of boxers and that bare knuckle fights lead to more knockouts but you are just kidding yourself.


The worst part of it is the pedantic and frankly laughable idea that you are above commenting on a fight that has more in common with the history of boxing than half the spoon fed rubbish you think is "pure", or some such nonsense. Of course it's a circus, it's always a circus, that is in it's genes, just like grappling.

If you are offended then I apologise but frankly you have missed the point if you think the point of a forum is to just rip the piss out of people and be condescending.

You are supposed to present counter arguments not just go with the flow.

@Beanz
Because it is childish and unnecessary like a lot of your posts. If you are replying in a thread why would you need to @mention someone ? If you have nothing new to offer then why bother?
childish and unnecessary? Don't be fuckin stupid. Like @Fenster previously said (but you probably never bothered to read it) it saves loads of long meaningless quotes that most people wouldn't be bothered to go through and also find it quite annoying because they take 10 minutes to scroll to the bottom of the page. Still , you don't give a fuck about anybody else , so I'll make this a nice long fucking post to keep you happy and piss everyone else off.


It's also just incredibly lazy, like listing points and expecting people to reply to each point in order because you can't extrapolate an argument from a post and you want everything handed to you on a plate.
Uh, no. Replying point by point is
A. Being polite and ensuring that every point is replied to, not cherry picking bits that you can answer and ignoring bits you have no answer. I have noticed that you're a bit of an expert at that.
B. For Clarity.

If you had read anything about the history of boxing or even bothered to google the subject it would be quite obvious to you that more knockouts due to wearing gloves is just the basics. You can be a noob and pretend that they were invented for the safety of boxers and that bare knuckle fights lead to more knockouts but you are just kidding yourself.
Again, like I said many times previously. I wasn't necessarily arguing with you on this subject. @Batman came up with a statement that pretty much sums up where I stand on this. The safety element regarding cuts with less padded gloves is equally as relevant as your point about broken hands. My actual point was your pathetic , desperate reply to a post "anyone who disagrees with me is full of shit" you made yourself look a proper cunt tbf


The worst part of it is the pedantic and frankly laughable idea that you are above commenting on a fight that has more in common with the history of boxing than half the spoon fed rubbish you think is "pure", or some such nonsense. Of course it's a circus, it's always a circus, that is in it's genes, just like grappling.
The main reasons I don't wish to comment on this joke fight, therefore supporting it like twats like you, are:
A. You have a guy earning crazy money having never boxed professionally in his life fighting the best Boxer of the last 20 years.Thousands of Boxers worldwide have spent their whole lives making sacrifices to try to be the best Boxer they can be that will never get this kind of opportunity, yet many of them would beat McGregor, how can that be right?
B. It's immoral that they earn these ridiculous sums when people are fucking starving in some parts of the World.
C. It's probably gonna be a fix , but if mugs like you want to fucking analyse this shite, crack on. It's pathetic really.

If you are offended then I apologise but frankly you have missed the point if you think the point of a forum is to just rip the piss out of people and be condescending.
I did say I was a TINY bit offended, as I always respond with facts , like I'm doing now.
You are supposed to present counter arguments not just go with the flow.

I think it's safe to say that I've done that. Beanz, you seem to have a load of pent up anger and frustration in your irrational posts. I think you probably need to get laid or something so you can relax . Perhaps you'll stop talking so much shite then!

Here you are getting on your high horse about how "immoral" the money is etc the exact thing you constantly slag Master off for. You are a joke mate. If this "circus" is so distasteful then why bother with all your hoity toity self righteous bollocks. It's Floyd ffs. It's what he does its exactly what Master told you would happen and yeah you are a bit sore after getting so owned by him but seriously get over it, you just come across like a baby. 'point by point ' breakdowns? Ha! Where do you get this daft 'pent up anger' stuff?

Boxing is a business, it's show business, it's not fair and I am the last person to over analyse this stuff, particularly this fight. The outrage about it is just as dumb as those seeing it as a legitimate 50th for Floyd too.

It is though a throwback in many ways, and people don't seem able to admit it. Exhibition matches, booths, circuses, challenging all comers are the foundations on which the noble art was built. There is no coincidence in Jem Mace being a mean fiddle player too.

Chill out. Its how it is even now at all levels, including ridiculous judging decisions, gimme opponents, and promoters trying to draw in the noobs.

I am not supporting or opposing it. I am just being a realist. Try not to take everything so personally and if you mistake my posting style for being angry or don't like big words then tough titties, life is short and that is your problem not mine.

If you really can't see the humour in me calling a mate like Fenster " and "all the boxers on earth" "full of shit", then there probably is not a big enough epic face palm available for you.

[Primo Carnera]

@Beanz
Someone's tired! 😂😂😂

[Master]

I agree with what has been said before, if mcgreggor had got the better of Pauli we'd have stories and probably a video

Instead all we're hearing is that it's staying private

Paulie probably outboxed Colin and made him rethink his strategy to something unconventional as @Nameless suggested.

Oh good god, his name is Conor, it is in the title of the thread, what is it with you and names @Master?

You know how much it winds me up

Ok but Brooks would beat both Connor and Floyd.

[erics44]

who the fucks brooks?

[TitoFan]

Here's at least an attempt at accurately determining the difference between boxing gloves and MMA gloves. According to the study, the difference in force is negligible. Add to that the psychological advantage the puncher might have wearing boxing gloves, and it would seem to disprove the notion that MMA gloves result in more knockouts.

[Ron Swanson]

It isn't only about force. It is also distribution of force. It's why you can lay on a bed of nails but you can't lay on one nail.

[TitoFan]

It isn't only about force. It is also distribution of force. It's why you can lay on a bed of nails but you can't lay on one nail.

You're right in total force vs distribution of force.
However, when assessing the effects of a punch to the chin on the opponent's brain, it's really only about total force.

[Ron Swanson]

It isn't only about force. It is also distribution of force. It's why you can lay on a bed of nails but you can't lay on one nail.

You're right in total force vs distribution of force.
However, when assessing the effects of a punch to the chin on the opponent's brain, it's really only about total force.

But isn't this about KO's? Moving someone's brain is only one of many ways to KO someone. From my years of watching I'd say submitting is more common than people being asleep. People accepting the KO. It's a KO just the same.

[Spicoli]

Well at least Mayweather won't have to worry about the eye pokes as a lot of mma guys have the ever extended 'jab' hand and fidgety fingers. Have to assume they are teaching Conor to keep it closed up and tight.