John from Riverside Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Can we make a Phelps vs shark comparison here? The only way it's close is if they're filmed separately, and one of them doesn't know they're competing. God so rooting for the shark here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) LAS VEGAS -- Retired boxer Paulie Malignaggi, hired to be a sparring partner for UFC star Conor McGregor, told ESPN he won't continue and likely will fly home after photos surfaced Thursday appearing to show McGregor in a favorable light in Tuesday's 12-round session. McGregor, who is scheduled to face Floyd Mayweather (49-0, 26 KOs) in the boxing ring on Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena, had twice used Malignaggi, a former two-weight world champion, as a sparring partner. "I wanted to be part of this event, but I didn't want to become the story, and that's what this has turned into," Malignaggi told ESPN by phone Thursday night. "I won't release any information about his game plan or what he's working on -- I wouldn't do that. But this has become a fiasco. It's a circus. "And I do want that sparring video released. The UFC's PI definitely has that video. I understand it can't come out now, but Conor, if you have any balls, release what really happened." On Wednesday, Malignaggi described Tuesday's session as having "a lot of violence." He also said he went into the session with a chip on his shoulder because McGregor invited a small audience to watch. Since then, photos of the session have emerged online, showing McGregor favorably. The Irish star's personal photographer posted a shot of him landing a left uppercut. Another shot by McGregor photographer Dave Fogarty shows Malignaggi falling backward on the canvas as McGregor stands over him. Malignaggi said the knockdown was actually a "pushdown." Edited August 4, 2017 by KermitMcDermott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 This is the second time McGregor has done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 This is the second time McGregor has done this. Who would you like to see win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Who would you like to see win? Mayweather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Mayweather I'm with ya. I think mayweather can end it whenever he wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) LAS VEGAS -- Retired boxer Paulie Malignaggi, hired to be a sparring partner for UFC star [/size]Conor McGregor, told ESPN he won't continue and likely will fly home after photos surfaced Thursday appearing to show McGregor in a favorable light in Tuesday's 12-round session.[/size] McGregor, who is scheduled to face Floyd Mayweather (49-0, 26 KOs) in the boxing ring on Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena, had twice used Malignaggi, a former two-weight world champion, as a sparring partner. "I wanted to be part of this event, but I didn't want to become the story, and that's what this has turned into," Malignaggi told ESPN by phone Thursday night. "I won't release any information about his game plan or what he's working on -- I wouldn't do that. But this has become a fiasco. It's a circus. "And I do want that sparring video released. The UFC's PI definitely has that video. I understand it can't come out now, but Conor, if you have any balls, release what really happened." On Wednesday, Malignaggi described Tuesday's session as having "a lot of violence." He also said he went into the session with a chip on his shoulder because McGregor invited a small audience to watch. Since then, photos of the session have emerged online, showing McGregor favorably. The Irish star's personal photographer posted a shot of him landing a left uppercut. Another shot by McGregor photographer Dave Fogarty shows Malignaggi falling backward on the canvas as McGregor stands over him. Malignaggi said the knockdown was actually a "pushdown." Idiot, you could have made bank, now your whining about pictures of you getting rocked and now your upset and are going home, boohoo pansy. Edited August 7, 2017 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 https://sports.yahoo.com/mayweather-mcgrego-still-not-sold-secondary-market-sees-spike-resell-tickets-available-200416089.html Looks like people aren't so willing to pony up over 3x more money per ticket than the Mayweather/Pacman fight. i can't imagine why people aren't lining up around the block to fork over thousands of dollars to watch a retired boxer take on a loudmouth who has never boxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 https://sports.yahoo.com/mayweather-mcgrego-still-not-sold-secondary-market-sees-spike-resell-tickets-available-200416089.html Looks like people aren't so willing to pony up over 3x more money per ticket than the Mayweather/Pacman fight. i can't imagine why people aren't lining up around the block to fork over thousands of dollars to watch a retired boxer take on a loudmouth who has never boxed. Yea some of the prices are ridiculous... Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I find both guys entertaining in small doses. I can't watch an hour fight promotion but both are witty when they aren't running off a script. Floyd has an amazing resume and elite level fighters have trouble winning a round against him. Connor has a much weaker MMA resume and has been exposed a few times. It was a matter of time before he took a beating in the octagon. They all do at some point. Good for him on taking his beating for $100 million instead of $200,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 https://sports.yahoo.com/mayweather-mcgrego-still-not-sold-secondary-market-sees-spike-resell-tickets-available-200416089.html Looks like people aren't so willing to pony up over 3x more money per ticket than the Mayweather/Pacman fight. i can't imagine why people aren't lining up around the block to fork over thousands of dollars to watch a retired boxer take on a loudmouth who has never boxed. Just looked at ticket prices Ticketmaster,o brokers getting beat up looks like, some going for less than half face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Paddy Power current odds http://www.paddypower.com/bet/boxing/boxing-matches/Floyd-Mayweather-Jr-v-Conor-McGregor-12418948.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 4 more days and this circus is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 @SportsInsights While Las Vegas sportsbooks are alarmed about their #MayweatherMcGregor exposure, that's exactly how they want it. http://bit.ly/2wFgsxD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 @SportsInsights While Las Vegas sportsbooks are alarmed about their #MayweatherMcGregor exposure, that's exactly how they want it. http://bit.ly/2wFgsxD They aren't alarmed, they're generating good PR. Every time the casino says 'we got hammered on so-and-so, biggest hit ever etc' they make it back 10x once they go public with their losses. If they never lost they'd wouldn't win much. These are the stories that keep people coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I would laugh so hard if Mayweather took a dive to cash in on the bookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I would laugh so hard if Mayweather took a dive to cash in on the bookies. Thought about this a great deal... I don't believe mayweather would tarnish his 49-0 record so I believe he wins convincingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thought about this a great deal... I don't believe mayweather would tarnish his 49-0 record so I believe he wins convincingly I see him stringing out the fight for 3-4 rounds before demolishing McGregor - Solely so people cannot complain a 28 second boxing match wasn't worth thousands of dollars for tickets or whatever the PPV cost is for those at home and demand a refund. This is a money grab by him, and if he wants another "superfight" payday down the line, he needs to make it look like it was worth the cost to the audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitMcDermott Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Mayweather already said he is betting on himself and that he's not allowed to bet on McGregor. I would laugh so hard if Mayweather took a dive to cash in on the bookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I see him stringing out the fight for 3-4 rounds before demolishing McGregor - Solely so people cannot complain a 28 second boxing match wasn't worth thousands of dollars for tickets or whatever the PPV cost is for those at home and demand a refund. This is a money grab by him, and if he wants another "superfight" payday down the line, he needs to make it look like it was worth the cost to the audience. Agreed, 5th round KO Mayweather victorious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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