Are they gone now? It was bad enough that the October 28 Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou debacle was the perfect storm of a shit-stain boxing event showcasing a jaded, out of shape heavyweight champion going the distance with a boxing novice, covered by the very worst of boxing media (at its very worst), for the purpose of sportswashing a murderous, human rights-abusing Saudi … [Read more...]
Mayweather/McGregor May Eclipse 6 Million PPV Buys
Ahead of Floyd Mayweather’s clash with UFC champion Conor McGregor, interest was so high that the anticipated pay-per-view showdown was already projected for 5 million buys, breaking the record previously set for Mayweather’s bout against rival Manny Pacquiao in 2015 at 4.6 million. Reports are scarce, but indications are that Mayweather/McGregor will not only meet its … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: The Aftermath
It happened. Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor actually went through with it, just like they promised they would over the course of the past two years, concluding with a 10th round Mayweather knockout. There was no bigger event in the sport in recent memory and the whole damn thing might end up being one of the biggest fights of all time, and if you ask the know it all … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather Destroys Conor McGregor. Full Fight and Undercard Recap.
Boxing prevailed as Floyd Mayweather ended his retirement to defeat UFC champion Conor McGregor in a better than anticipated clash that will be remembered more for the pre-fight hysteria than the actual action inside of it. Concerns about McGregor’s transition to the boxing ring were validated from the get go as McGregor awkwardly stumbled across the ring, switching stances … [Read more...]
The Tao of Mayweather-McGregor
What if I told you that you that the Churrasco Guy from your local South American protein-centric meat house, you know, the guy who cuts dripping hunks of Brazilian barbecued Picanha at your table for $17 is now going to cook you an elaborate $459 French 3-star Michelin-style dinner (replete with generous helpings of Foie Gras Au Torchon, Sweet Butter-braised Maine Lobster and … [Read more...]