28-year-old McGregor, after making his name as a UFC fighter, will make his boxing debut against 40-year-old Mayweather, who comes out of a 23-month retirement for the match.
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The fact that Mayweather is the more experienced of the two combatants in the boxing ring has had a big impact on who is favoured to win, with the veteran priced at $1.15 for victory, and McGregor out to $5.50.
However, public opinion hasn’t dampened McGregor’s resolve that he can and will defeat Mayweather.
“No one in this boxing game knows what’s coming. Trust me on that!” McGregor said earlier this year, in March.
“When I step in there, I’ll shock the whole —ing world. Trust me on that. Look me in the eyes — 28 years of age. Confident as a mother —er. Long, rangy, dangerous with every hand.
“Trust me, I’m going to stop Floyd. You’re all going to eat your words. The whole world is going to eat their words.”
McGregor has spent much of 2017 pushing for the fight to happen, but had to convince UFC President Dana White to allow the fight to happen.
White’s simple Twitter reaction to the official announcement of the fight made it clear that his mind has been swayed and, like combat sports fans the world over, he’ll be looking forward to the fight.
The fight will occur at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday 26 August, meaning that in Australian time, it will be in the middle of the day of Sunday 27 August.
Both men are reportedly set to earn as much as $100 million from the fight, and many believe it could break the record for pay-per-view purchases.
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Roar Guru
49-0 vs 0-0
mushi
Guest
Wiki clearly needs to be updated as it's got Conor's dad's name as Tony..
The Grafter
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Cant argue with that, and stratigically placed three weeks before the real fight of the year.
KingKongBundy
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Yes its pretty predictable ,Conor comes forward throws a punch Floyd slips and rolls counter punches Conor then back peddles repeat that for 12 rounds although I think everyone that is bagging this fight out will be watching it for sh1ts an gigs heard Mayweather promotions are putting the undercard together this wont be a bad day out lets be honest.
Jack
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If u lot think for 1 second mcgregor going in there to lose your stuffed in the brain, mcgregor a makin history. He in the business of making money and making history. If he goes in there and knocks floyd out he'll be a legend. Loved and adored by the world. A God.
Farqueue
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If nobody watches, then they hardly make any money. Unfortunately UFC is huge amongst the young guys and most think McGregor is a big chance. Delusional. Mayweather is a detestable person who may be the most boring champ in history but the guy is a master defensive boxer. Please don't contribute to his pension fund.
Mike Julz
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McGregor will go in there and play survival mode the whole fight. That will be his gameplan. He will try and box his way through 12 rounds. Because at the back of his head, hes thinking dollar signs ???. He doesn't give a damn if he loses. Mayweather will be thinking easy 50-0 win record, and of course,???. Not a bad payday and a win/win for both. Now lets watch the circus thats going to come, the back and fourth trash talking that will build up this money mega trash fight.
KingKongBundy
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Can anyone tell me how much both fighters are getting honestly??? I no it says 100 mill each but knowing mayweather i dont belive that ,he would of demanded he got alot more than conor! He got 60/40 with manny u cant tell me its an even split floyds ego is too big
SM
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Anyone who thinks McGregor has any chance at all has no respect for the sport of boxing and should just stop talking about it.
DJW
Guest
MMA best athlete? Ha He has to defend a few titles first to even be considered for that. Not sure hit and run McGregor will though.
BigJ
Roar Guru
Smart business by both men. The losers will be anybody that buy a ticket. This will be another 100 million farce.
Gavin R
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Win win for Conor Win and he makes at least $100 million, defeats arguably the best modern day boxer in his own backyard, shuts absolutely everyone up and MMA can boast that their best athlete beats boxings best in a ring. Absolutely huge for the sport. Lose and he makes $100 million in a fight no one expects him to win. I wouldnt be entirely surprised to see Conor knock him out early but the longer the fight goes, the shorter the odds for floyd. He has bricks for hands and is insanely accurate.