Conor McGregor News
Floyd Mayweather challenges Conor McGregor to fight in 8oz gloves
bjpenndotcom - August 1, 2017
With less than a month to go until the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight set to take place on August 26th, things have taken a rather unexpected turn in the form of details that need to be ironed out. During the first stop of the Mayweather vs. McGregor world tour recently in Los Angeles, Conor McGregor stated that Mayweather was putting restrictions on the rules for eligible gloves for the fight.
Jon Jones manager says 'Bones' is the highest paid guy in the UFC as far as guarantees go
Russell Ess - August 1, 2017
Jon Jones was able to get back the UFC light heavyweight championship title from Daniel Cormier on Saturday night, serving “DC” the first KO loss of his MMA career. Jones is the only man who has been able to fight Cormier in a professional mixed martial arts bout and come out the winner. Cormier went into the UFC 214 fight against Jones as the defending champion and earned the highest reported salary from the event with a guaranteed purse of $1 million. Jones’ reported salary from UFC 214 was $500,000. However, Malki Kawa who manages Jon Jones claims that the reported incomes don’t tell the full stories as far as earnings go.
Conor McGregor explains what makes his shots so unique
bjpenndotcom - August 1, 2017
On August 26th, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the Octagon for a highly anticipated showdown with undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather for what is being called the ‘Fight of the Century’. Ahead of the fight, Conor McGregor has boldly predicted that he will throw shots that Mayweather has never seen before from various disciplines, which will be coming from all angles. While many questioned what McGregor meant, he performed the Capoeira ginga, leaving many to wonder what kind of techniques he could potentially use during the fight.
Ref Joe Cortez details "out of control" sparring between Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi
Tom Taylor - August 1, 2017
In preparation for his August 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr., UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor recently sought the help of former boxing champ Paulie Malignaggi. McGregor also enlisted the aid of boxing referee Joe Cortez, who was put in charge of overseeing his sparring sessions with Malignaggi. Speaking to SiriusXM Boxing, Cortez recently shed some light on Malignaggi’s sparring sessions with McGregor. Apparently, McGregor actually held his own, and the two fighters got quite heated.
VIDEO | Dominick Cruz explains how Conor McGregor can beat Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - August 1, 2017
What does Conor McGregor have to do to defeat Floyd Mayweather? @UFCONFOX@DominickCruz breaks down next month’s anticipated mega-fight. pic.twitter.com/jok3YKOG9q — Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) July 30, 2017
Paulie Malignaggi says he now respects Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - July 31, 2017
Paulie Malignaggi has a new found respect for UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor after getting some time in the gym with the Irish superstar. Malignaggi was brought into McGregor’s camp for sparring and the former boxing champion also got to see “The Notorious” and his work ethic in the gym, which Malignaggi says changed his outlook on him.
VIDEO | Matthew Kline Kader heading overseas to challenge another UFC champion
bjpenndotcom - July 29, 2017
👉🏼**FULL video link in BIO***👈🏼 _ On December 9, 2017 Matthew Kline Kader is gonna invade Dublin Ireland and is gonna knockout Conor McGregor. What's my beef with Conor? 1. I asked you guys who you want me to fight. 2. Conor embarrassed all the real men around the world by sitting there in front of millions of people with a goofy ass smile on his face while another man verbally degraded him. 3. His coach was running his mouth saying he would donate money to charity if I showed up for my last fight. Now he's being a cheapskate and I'm gonna collect that money before I knockout Conor. _ Everyone is saying why are you waiting until December 9th. Well @thenotoriousmma has a fight on August 26 and I have a fight the same night so December will allow us both to be 100% . More info on my August 26th fight in the next few days 👊🏼 #RealWorldChampion #KaderVsMcGregor #RealChampVsUFCchamp #RealFighterVsUltimateEntertainer #RHB #RokhardBody _ 👉🏼**FULL video link in BIO***👈🏼 _ A post shared by Matthew Kline Kader #RHB (@shallowking) on Jul 28, 2017 at 4:38pm PDT
Jon Jones gives his pick in Mayweather vs McGregor fight and reasons why
Russell Ess - July 28, 2017
There is no doubt that the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight will be one of the biggest and perhaps the richest fight in combat sports history. With two superstars colliding in the boxing ring that are coming from two different sports, the masses of die-hard fans, as well as casual ones getting caught up in the hype will be turning their attention to two men on August 26.
Pat Miletich offers advice to Conor McGregor for Floyd Mayweather
bjpenndotcom - July 27, 2017
On August 26th, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will face the toughest test of his career as he steps into the Octagon with unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. Ahead of the fight, retired boxing champion Paul Malignaggi has given his vague insight into Conor McGregor‘s gameplan for the fight via The Jim Rome Show, saying:
Paul Malignaggi discusses the power of Conor McGregor
bjpenndotcom - July 27, 2017
Several weeks ago, news surfaced that Conor McGregor had extended an offer to former boxing champion Paul Malignaggi to join Team McGregor as the UFC lightweight champ prepared for his historic boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. Malignaggi ultimately did end up joining Conor McGregor‘s camp, as a photo of the pair sparring broke the news to the combat sports community on social media. Immediately of course, questions regarding McGregor’s training began to emerge, as Malignaggi revealed that his policy is to not discuss what takes place in the gym behind closed doors.
VIDEO | Team Mayweather to recruit Nate Diaz for Mayweather vs McGregor fight walkout
Russell Ess - July 26, 2017
The potentially record breaking fight between undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather and superstar UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is set for August 26. Two of the biggest stars from combat sports will meet in the boxing ring under the Queensberry Rules at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
50 Cent goes at Conor McGregor once again
bjpenndotcom - July 26, 2017
The 50 Cent vs. Conor McGregor war of words continues! Several weeks ago, Conor McGregor made headlines during the New York stop of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor world tour when he took the mic and boldly proclaimed:
Bob Bennett assures fans there will be no bias in judging in Mayweather-McGregor fight
bjpenndotcom - July 25, 2017
On August 26th, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated prizefighter Floyd Mayweather will meet in the Octagon for a highly anticipated showdown which will see Conor McGregor look to hand Mayweather his first professional loss. Ahead of the fight, fans have expressed concern with the possibility of judges being biased in regards to their judging for the fight given that Mayweather is a boxer, and McGregor is of course a UFC fighter.
GGG's coach gives his insight on how Conor McGregor can beat Floyd Mayweather
Russell Ess - July 25, 2017
Many coming from the world of boxing are not giving UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor much, or any chance at all against undefeated boxing great, Floyd Mayweather. Mike Tyson has stated that McGregor is going to get “killed” against Mayweather in the boxing ring. Boxing analyst Max Kellerman went as far as to say that “The Notorious” won’t land a single punch on Mayweather during the course of their mega-money match.
Mike Tyson explains why Conor McGregor will "Get Killed" boxing Floyd Mayweather
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2017
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is not giving current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor a snowballs chance in hell of beating Floyd Mayweather in next month’s boxing match in Las Vegas. In a recent interview with the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Tyson stated that that the Irish MMA star is “going to get killed” when he squares off with the undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in Sin City.
Jose Aldo has nothing but good things to say about 'true champion' Max Holloway but not so much about Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - July 24, 2017
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has tasted defeat just three times in his 29-fight pro career. With coming off a UFC featherweight title fight loss to Max Holloway at UFC 212, “Scarface” knows that he has to earn his way back to another chance at fighting for the title once again.
NBA champion Draymond Green calls out Conor McGregor, "Mystic Mac" responds
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2017
Draymond Green was not very happy to see current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor rocking a Golden State Warriors jersey. The NBA champion, Green, took to Instagram where he posted the following photo of McGregor with this caption, “We rocking with Floyd bro not you… take that off bruh @thenotoriousmma”.
PHOTOS | The Conor McGregor 'F**k You' is now on sale
bjpenndotcom - July 22, 2017
During the first stop of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor world tour in Los Angeles, the UFC lightweight champion made headlines for his bold suit, which was tailor made to repeatedly say “fuck you” in pinstripe form. The suit caught the attention of fans and media members, and even resulted in one Conor McGregor superfan getting a tattoo inspired by the suit: