Conor McGregor News
Floyd Mayweather vows not to use his traditional style against Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 9, 2017
Floyd Mayweather is regarded as one of the greatest defensive boxers ever. The undefeated pugilist has confounded some of the toughest opposition on earth with his elusiveness, and most people expect more of the same when he boxes MMA export Conor McGregor on August 26. Apparently, however, Mayweather plans to divert from the style for which he’s become known against McGregor. We will not be seeing the sly and slippery Mayweather we’re used to, but rather an aggressive, head-hunting version of him. At least, this is what he assured in a recent interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith.
Floyd Mayweather claims he has 'lost a step,' lists Conor McGregor's advantages
Tom Taylor - August 9, 2017
On August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will take his first steps into the professional boxing arena. Yet despite his youth in the sport, he will not be taking on another newbie in some community center basement or banquet hall. He will be taking on undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., a man widely considered the greatest boxer of this era, in a fight that is being billed as one of the biggest ever. Given that McGregor has never boxed professionally, he is being given little chance against Mayweather, who boasts a sparkling record of 49-0. There are, however, some members of the combat sports world that seem to give the 28-year-old Irishman a chance against his aging opponent, and apparently, Mayweather himself is one of them.
Paulie Malignaggi explains the honest talk he had with Conor McGregor that resulted in a rude awakening
Russell Ess - August 8, 2017
Even though Paulie Malignaggi and Conor McGregor spent 20 rounds punching each other, there still seems to be no respect amongst the former sparring partners. Malignaggi, a former two-division boxing world champion was brought in by McGregor’s team to be a sparring partner in preparation for the big money fight against Floyd Mayweather set to take place on August 26. However, after their sparring session, members from McGregor’s camp released photos that Malignaggi felt were exploiting him and removed himself from the training camp.
Did Paulie Malignaggi reveal Conor McGregor's kryptonite?
Russell Ess - August 8, 2017
Paulie Malignaggi says that he got the best of Conor McGregor during their second sparring session and it would have only gotten worse for the UFC lightweight champion if he was still a part of his fight camp as he got back into his groove. While Malignaggi recently retired from boxing, Floyd Mayweather will be coming out of retirement to take on McGregor in a big money boxing match on August 26.
Floyd Mayweather's last opponent believes Conor McGregor has a real chance to win
Tom Taylor - August 8, 2017
It is difficult to find people who are confident in Conor McGregor‘s chances against boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather. Andre Berto, however, who is the last man to have fought Mayweather in the boxing ring, is one of those people. Berto explained his confidence in McGregor on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. “When it comes to Conor, I tell people: He’s a star,” Berto said (h/t Marc Raimondi of MMAFighting.com). “For some reason under that pressure and under those lights and under that atmosphere, he knows how to rise to the occasion. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, he’s one of those special guys that really can thrive in these types of environments, man.
PHOTO | Conor McGregor lands cover of ESPN the Magazine's Fighting Issue
Tom Taylor - August 8, 2017
UFC lightweight champion and transcendent MMA star Conor McGregor has added another feather to his hat. The Irish striking specialist will be featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine’s Fighting Issue, and honored with a corresponding feature article. See Conor McGregor on the cover of ESPN the Magazine’s Fighting Issue below:
Tyron Woodley says Georges St-Pierre should be honest on reason for his comeback
Russell Ess - August 7, 2017
After nearly four years away from competition, Georges St-Pierre is expected to return to the Octagon in November. Not only will St-Pierre be returning to fight in the UFC, the former welterweight champion is looking to jump up a weight class and take on UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping. If victorious against Bisping, St-Pierre will be among the few who have won UFC titles in two divisions, which include Randy Couture, BJ Penn, and Conor McGregor. While legacy and records are one thing, UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says GSP has another motive for his comeback and should just be open about it with his fans.
Paulie Malignaggi was told the one person with no bias who can end sparring controversy isn't allowed to speak with media
Russell Ess - August 7, 2017
The beef between team Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi hasn’t been squashed yet as the mystery of what happened during their second sparring session is still a matter of who you ask. Malignaggi, who was asked to join McGregor’s training camp for the mega-money match against Floyd Mayweather quit camp after members from McGregor’s camp released photos from their sparring session. One photo, in particular, that has sparked most of the debate between the two sides is of Malignaggi on his back in the boxing ring as McGregor is standing looking at him. The photo appears as if McGregor knocked Malignaggi down during sparring and the captions with the photo only added to that speculation.
Dave Chappelle explains why he won't be attending Mayweather vs. McGregor, gives take on racism allegations
Tom Taylor - August 7, 2017
Big boxing matches have always been star-studded events. When the camera pans over the floor seats at any big fight, you’re bound to see dozens of actors, athletes, comedians and musicians taking in the action. The upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight, which is widely considered one of the biggest fights ever, is no exception to that rule. The crowd is bound to be jam-packed with celebrities. You will not, however, see comedian Dave Chappelle taking in the madness. Chapelle, who regularly attends big boxing matches, explained why he won’t be attending the fight on Hot 97.
Jose Aldo gives his take on McGregor-Malignaggi beef
Tom Taylor - August 7, 2017
In July, we learned that former two-division boxing champ Paulie Malignaggi would be helping UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor prepare for his blockbuster August 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Unfortunately, things have soured since then, as Malignaggi has abandoned McGregor’s camp, as he feels he’s been portrayed poorly by McGregor and his team. And if you ask Jose Aldo – one of McGregor’s fiercest rivals from the MMA world– that’s no surprise. In Aldo’s opinion, McGregor is simply bad for the sport.
VIDEO | Mayweather vs. McGregor: Something To Prove
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2017
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will square off in a super-fight on August 26 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Floyd Mayweather will attempt to improve his boxing record to a perfect 50-0 by defeating the UFC’s most popular champion Conor McGregor inside the squared circle.
Paulie Malignaggi once again blasts "no balls" Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2017
News that former two-division boxing champ Paulie Malignaggi would be helping UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor prepare for his August 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather was met with widespread intrigue and excitement. Unfortunately, things have taken a nasty turn since the pair’s latest sparring session, as Malignaggi has taken issue with the way he’s been portrayed by McGregor and his team. This tiff ultimately resulted in Malignaggi’s permanent departure from McGregor’s camp. pic.twitter.com/DTJ0MQMSlv
VIDEO | Mayweather vs. McGregor All Access: Episode 2
Chris Taylor - August 5, 2017
Check out episode two of “Mayweather vs. McGregor All Access”. In this episode, we see the arrival of Paul Malignaggi to Conor McGregor’s fight camp.
Paul Malignaggi claims he wasn't paid by Team McGregor and explains why that is ok
Chris Taylor - August 5, 2017
Former two-weight boxing champion Paul Malignaggi was brought in to help current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor prepare for his upcoming super fight with Floyd Mayweather. Unfortunately the relationship between “Mystic Mac” and the “Magic Man” turned sour rather quickly, this after photos from the pairs sparring sessions were made public by a member of the Irish stars team.
Firas Zahabi says Floyd Mayweather will be expert on range, not Conor McGregor
bjpenndotcom - August 5, 2017
In just a few short weeks, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the ring with Floyd Mayweather for a highly anticipated showdown that is being dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’ by the combat sports community. The fight will see McGregor look to make his successful professional boxing debut, while also looking to hand Floyd Mayweather his first professional loss in the ring. Ahead of the fight, Tristar gym head coach Firas Zahabi gave his final pre-fight analysis during a YouTube video, explaining that while Conor McGregor is a “sniper” he also isn’t used to the pace of boxing, at such a close distance.
Paulie Malignaggi reveals more juicy details from sparring session with Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - August 4, 2017
Former two-weight boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi was brought in as a sparring partner for Conor McGregor’s camp for his mega-money fight against Floyd Mayweather. Malignaggi, who recently retired from boxing, had a couple of sparring sessions with McGregor but called it quits after McGregor’s camp “exploited” him with photos from the sparring showing McGregor seemingly getting the best of their training. One photo that McGregor’s camp released showed Malignaggi getting up off the ground from his back as if McGregor knocked Malignaggi down. Paulie claimed it was a push down and stated that if people really want to see how their full 12 rounds of sparring went down, the UFC Performance Institute where they sparred has the full video of their session and should release it.
Paul Malignaggi issues statement, has officially parted ways with Team McGregor
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2017
Former two-weight boxing champion Paul Malignaggi is no longer working with Team McGregor. The retired boxer, who was brought in to help current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor prepare for his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, made headlines earlier this evening when he put “Mystic Mac” and his team on blast for their lack of ethics.
Paul Malignaggi details how his sparring with Conor McGregor ACTUALLY went down
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2017
Earlier today photos surfaced on social media of Paul Malignaggi laid out on the boxing ring canvas with current UFC lightweight champion of the world Conor McGregor standing over top of him. Check out the photo below.