The excitement is building; the super-fight between boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC star Conor McGregor is creeping ever closer. It's the talk of offices, cafes, sports clubs and pubs across the world and it's set to be a sensational showdown on August 26th, with many expecting an entertaining, albeit one-sided, bout. Mayweather has been priced up as the heavy favourite … [Read more...]
Mayweather vs. McGregor is Official!
According to multiple media sources, the long-rumored Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor bout is signed, sealed, and ready to be delivered to the public August 26. The Las Vegas venue has yet to be confirmed, but the two likely choices are the MGM Grand, which is the traditional home to all of Mayweather's most recent fights, or the new T-Mobile Arena. Earlier this week, … [Read more...]
Mayweather vs. McGregor and the snobbery of “real” boxing fans
Just the mere mention of a possible Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor bout is enough to send boxing “purists” into a downward emotional spiral. And with Floyd Mayweather’s recent announcement that he was coming out of retirement precisely for a big-money McGregor clash, the sound of mass hand-wringing and clucking of tongues is almost deafening. “Oh sweet spirit of Jack … [Read more...]
Canelo vs. Chavez Jr. is good for boxing…and so is Mayweather-McGregor
When the May 6 Saul Alvarez-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. bout was announced, it was met with a predictable avalanche of criticism from many die-hard fans and so-called boxing “purists.” But, you know what? Alvarez-Chavez Jr. is good for boxing and, for that matter, so is the tabloid-rumored fantasy match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Whatever brings attention to the … [Read more...]
Conor McGregor Still Chasing Mayweather Fight Despite Odds Being Against Him
Many MMA and boxing fans are using bet365 deposit bonus to put money on the fight happening between UFC superstar Conor McGregor Vs. boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. Even the fact that Mayweather has officially retired has not put the rumors of the fight happening to bed. It is a spectacle that both sets of fans want to see and would undoubtedly break all PPV … [Read more...]