Conor McGregor News
Boxing officials considering a unique belt for the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2017
Boxing officials considering a unique belt for the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight The blockbuster fight between undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather and UFC champion Conor McGregor was finally made official last week.
Boxing commentator Jim Lampley rips Mayweather-McGregor: this is a mismatch in even more ways than I thought
Tom Taylor - June 18, 2017
Veteran boxing commentator Jim Lampley is a stats man, and having reviewed the stats for some of UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor‘s recent fights, he is very confident the Irishman will be embarrassed when he steps into the boxing ring with undefeated great Floyd Mayweather this August 26. Lampley broke down what he believes is a glaring mismatch in conversation with Fight Hub TV in advance of Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev’s Saturday night rematch.
Tony Ferguson: I have to congratulate Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - June 18, 2017
Streaking UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson has made no secret of his disdain for UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. The American has repeatedly blasted the champ for failing to defend the title he won from Eddie Alvarez in November of 2016. Now that McGregor’s much-discussed boxing showdown with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather is official, however, Ferguson has decided to offer up some props. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, Ferguson congratulated McGregor on making this unprecedented battle with Mayweather happen, saying he’s happy to fight for an interim lightweight title while the champ makes his fortune.
Dana White explains size difference between Conor McGregor & Floyd Mayweather
bjpenndotcom - June 16, 2017
This week, fight fans were stunned when, without warning, news of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match was confirmed following the NSAC approving Mayweather Promotions request to promote an event on August 26th. Immediately opening betting lines for the fight were finalized, with Mayweather settling in as a pretty heavy favorite despite big money on McGregor swinging the lines closer in the opening days.
Andre Ward explains how Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is good for boxing
bjpenndotcom - June 16, 2017
This week, the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match was formally announced, giving the MMA community plenty to discuss until the two men finally step into the ring together on August 26th. While many are thrilled for the fight, some, such as Oscar De La Hoya, believe that a Mayweather-McGregor fight has no benefits for boxing, and could even set the sport back.
Max Kellerman: Conor McGregor will not land a single punch on Floyd Mayweather
Russell Ess - June 16, 2017
The massive fight between undefeated boxing genius Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is set for August 26. The spectacle will bring in fans from both MMA and boxing and will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. While many fans believe their favorite fighter of the two will come out victorious, many of those coming from the world of boxing are giving Conor McGregor absolutely no chance to win the fight. Longtime boxing commentator Max Kellerman, however, is taking it a step further with his take on how McGregor performs against Mayweather.
VIDEO | Sport Science Mayweather vs. McGregor brings interesting comparison to Nate Diaz
Russell Ess - June 15, 2017
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VIDEO | Nate Diaz is asked about Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - June 15, 2017
On Wednesday, the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing bout was officially announced and will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 26. The fight that many thought would never take place, including UFC President Dana White, is just a little over two months away.
Boxer who helped Conor McGregor train weighs-in on Mayweather fight
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2017
Prior to Conor McGregor‘s highly anticipated rematch with Nate Diaz, which was initially scheduled for UFC 200, McGregor enlisted the help of South African boxing champion Chris Van Heerden, a tall southpaw, to help him prepare for his rematch with Diaz given Diaz’ boxing skills. The training between the two men went well, however after the fact, McGregor posted footage of the session, with him getting the better of the South African champ in the footage posted. With that being said, Van Heerden then posted unedited footage from the sparring session to social media showing him getting the better of McGregor.
Welterweight champ Tyron Woodley heaps praise on Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - June 15, 2017
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor have certainly had their issues in the past. When Woodley heard the news that the Irishman had finally made his much-discussed boxing match with Floyd Mayweather happen, however, he could only offer his respect. “I immediately started thinking in my mind how I’m going to be at the fight, that’s the first thing I thought” Woodley told BJPenn.com’s Chris Taylor of his reaction to the news. “Obviously, you know, me and Conor haven’t seen eye-to-eye a couple of times, but from a standpoint of what he does for the sport – I’ve made a lot of money being on the same card as him. Do I really want to sit here and act like I can’t stand this dude or I can’t respect him? I’d be lying to you. I respect the hell out of his hustle, and what he’s done to put himself in this position that he’s in. His ability to go out there and make himself this larger than life figure, and then to get the pound-for-pound best boxer of our generation to come out of retirement and fight him? Come on now. Give the dude his due. Everybody stand up, everybody clap. He is now the ambassador of quan. He just made something that happen that wasn’t even fathomable in our minds. So with that being said, I can deal with it and I’m excited to see it.”
Dana White reveals plan for Conor McGregor's future with UFC after Mayweather fight
bjpenndotcom - June 15, 2017
This week, news surfaced that the highly anticipated Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match would take place on August 26th at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, where the two men would fight at 154 pounds. While the fight community immediately went wild following months of anticipation, MMA fans began to wonder if this meant McGregor wouldn’t be returning to the UFC to defend his lightweight title belt. Following news of the fight being made official, UFC President Dana White did a Q&A with fight fans, where he fielded questions regarding the fight, as well as Conor McGregor’s future with the UFC.
Dana White explains what will happen if Conor McGregor kicks Floyd Mayweather in boxing match
Tom Taylor - June 15, 2017
This August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather Jr for a 12-round, 154-pound boxing match. The fight is likely to go down as the biggest in the history of combat sports, and it is sure to make all parties involved much, much richer. While McGregor is certain to make a fortune for this fight. he is likely to have a very difficult time winning it. Mayweather, after all, is 49-0 as a pro boxer, while McGregor has never competed professionally in the boxing ring.
With Mayweather vs. McGregor official, other UFC stars are campaigning to box on the undercard
Tom Taylor - June 15, 2017
The big fight is finally a done deal. After months of conflicting rumors and reports, undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor have signed on the dotted line. The two will meet in the boxing ring on August 28, inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Their fight will occur at 154 pounds. They will fight in 10 oz. gloves for a maximum of 12 rounds. Unsurprisingly, the news that this fight had been made official sent a shockwave through the combat sports world. Many fans, pundits and fighters celebrated it. Others criticized it, calling it a freak show, and pointing out the disastrous implications it could have for both MMA and boxing. And then there are those that want a piece of the pie…
Dana White opens up on the negotiation process for Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2017
It’s official – Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring with undefeated great Floyd Mayweather Jr. this August 26 in Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. The pair will battle at 154-pounds, in 10-oz. gloves, for a maximum of 12 rounds. Given that Mayweather owns an incredible pro boxing record of 49-0, while McGregor has never competed as a boxer, it’s easy to understand why Mayweather has opened as such a stark betting underdog (he is sitting at +700 to Mayweather’s -1100, according to 5dimes).
The combat sports community reacts to news of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2017
The fight is now official. UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring to battle undefeated great Floyd Mayweather this August 28 at the T-Mobile Arena in the combat sports mecca of Las Vegas, Nevada. The pair will collide at a catchweight of 154 pounds. They will battle for up to 12 rounds in 10 oz. gloves. Unsurprisingly, this news sent a quake through the combats worlds, as fans, journalists, and McGregor and Mayweather’s fellow fighters took to social media to share their elation, their disappointment, or their (feigned) disinterest.
Dana White reveals venue and contracted weight for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2017
It has now been made official. Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will fight in the boxing ring this August 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yet according to UFC President Dana White, who was heavily involved in the negotiation process for this massive mega fight, the initial reports of this unprecedented crossover fight got the venue wrong. The fight will not occur at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, but at Las Vegas’ new T-Mobile Arena. White made this announcement during a Wednesday evening appearance on SportsCenter.
Report: Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather is official
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2017
You read that headline correctly. According to both Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports, and Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review Journal, the much discussed boxing mega fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather is a done deal. This fight will reportedly occur on August 26, in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, though the venue could apparently still change to the new T-Mobile Arena. According to the aforementioned reports, Mayweather will confirm this fight on his social media accounts as early as today. McGregor, meanwhile, can be expected to make his announcements shortly thereafter.
Mayweather Promotions request to promote event at MGM Grand approved
bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2017
Wednesday morning, Mayweather Promotions request to promote an unspecified boxing event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena was put back on the agenda after being removed from the agenda earlier in the week. News surfaced earlier in the week revealing that Mayweather promotions was planning to request the MGM Grand Garden Arena for August 26th for an unspecified event, however their request was pulled shortly after, with ESPN’s Dan Rafael explaining that once Mayweather and McGregor have a deal, they can then request to reserve the MGM Grand. This reaffirmed the fact that Mayweather had not signed a contract to fight McGregor.