1). Floyd has been retired for 2 years
2). Floyd is a 147 lb fighter, this fight was at 154 (in Mcgregors favor)
3). Floyd hasn't stopped an opponent legitimately (let's be honest Ortiz was a sucker punch) since 2007, and this was Ricky Hatton moving up from 140.
4). Floyd is 40 years old
What does this say about Mcgregor, he was likely 170 lbs on fight night? Getting stopped in 10 rounds.
The Mcgregor fans had all sorts of deluded ideas before the fight and now they are looking for reasons to boost Mcgregor. The man is not a boxer and he did it for the money.
Put him in with Lara or Canelo at 154, fighters of equal size and you have yourself an early dominating stoppage.
Mcgregor wasn't in with the best boxer currently, as with the facts stated above - he was in with one of the greatest of this generation and the most famous, but not currently the best by any shot - at least on fair terms. Imagine if this fight was at 147??
If Mcgregor thinks he's good get in with Charlo, Lara or Canelo at 154. He fought at 145 in the UFC so why didn't he fight Floyd at 147? because he wouldn't have a 20 lb weight advantage thats why.
It says he's not a professional boxer numb nuts .. Get Floyd in the octagon against anyone his size and he gets put to sleep inside a round... Why's everyone so proud that he beat a complete novice in the sport and lost 2-3 rounds in the process is beyond me.
That was never the point. The point from the beginning was the the sports are different, and Conor would have no chance because of that.
People have been acting like because there are superficial similarities in the sports that the skills will translate.
Its like pretending Wayne Gretzky could beat Tiger Woods at golf, just because they both play sports where they attempt to whack an object into a target with an L shaped stick.
I don't think anyone would make that argument.
And to then say, well yeah but Tiger Wood would get destroyed in Hockey is equally as dumb as the inverse.
The sports are different. They have superficial similarities.
Its now been tried, we know the result. Let it go.
Commissions shouldn't allow Connor to fight any solid 154er, esp with power and aggression.
I'm saying it once again, feed him to big dogs, not 10 years KO drought, retired, inactive, defensive, meh powerful, 3 lbs lighter fighters.
sort of like how brock lesnar moved from WWE and become heavyweight champ right?
Lesnar was a collegiate wrestler and a roided out freak of nature in a sport that didn't do testing and where going to the ground is a huge part of the fight.
Not that similar there pal
I think they were aware of those things as White and McGregor kept mentioning them during the buildup.
What they aren't aware of though is that Floyd looked really old and finished. He was a shadow of himself just two years ago. He's no longer a top 10 fighter at WW. And I think they also don't realize that Mayweather walked right thru McGregor.
It is what it is, McGregor looked better than expected, Floyd looked worse. Floyd still easily won and knocked the crap out of Conor.
they knew about it but now they are conveniently forgetting. I don't understand how having every conceivable advantage and still getting walked down and stopped is an accomplishment.
It says he's not a professional boxer numb nuts .. Get Floyd in the octagon against anyone his size and he gets put to sleep inside a round... Why's everyone so proud that he beat a complete novice in the sport and lost 2-3 rounds in the process is beyond me.
sort of like how brock lesnar moved from WWE and become heavyweight champ right?
I think they were aware of those things as White and McGregor kept mentioning them during the buildup.
What they aren't aware of though is that Floyd looked really old and finished. He was a shadow of himself just two years ago. He's no longer a top 10 fighter at WW. And I think they also don't realize that Mayweather walked right thru McGregor.
It is what it is, McGregor looked better than expected, Floyd looked worse. Floyd still easily won and knocked the crap out of Conor.
Stopped reading here.
Let's be honest, it was a legal blow well within the Queensbury (spelling?) rules of boxing. Keep your hands up at all times or assume the risk.
I agree man, keep reading - that wasn't my point. my point was Floyd wasn't stopping smaller guys and he stopped Mcgregor after 2 years off and 40 years of age. Didn't say it was illegal.
It says he's not a professional boxer numb nuts .. Get Floyd in the octagon against anyone his size and he gets put to sleep inside a round... Why's everyone so proud that he beat a complete novice in the sport and lost 2-3 rounds in the process is beyond me.
1). Floyd has been retired for 2 years
2). Floyd is a 147 lb fighter, this fight was at 154 (in Mcgregors favor)
3). Floyd hasn't stopped an opponent legitimately (let's be honest Ortiz was a sucker punch) since 2007, and this was Ricky Hatton moving up from 140.
4). Floyd is 40 years old
What does this say about Mcgregor, he was likely 170 lbs on fight night? Getting stopped in 10 rounds.
The Mcgregor fans had all sorts of deluded ideas before the fight and now they are looking for reasons to boost Mcgregor. The man is not a boxer and he did it for the money.
Put him in with Lara or Canelo at 154, fighters of equal size and you have yourself an early dominating stoppage.
Mcgregor wasn't in with the best boxer currently, as with the facts stated above - he was in with one of the greatest of this generation and the most famous, but not currently the best by any shot - at least on fair terms. Imagine if this fight was at 147??
If Mcgregor thinks he's good get in with Charlo, Lara or Canelo at 154. He fought at 145 in the UFC so why didn't he fight Floyd at 147? because he wouldn't have a 20 lb weight advantage thats why.
Stopped reading here.
Let's be honest, it was a legal blow well within the Queensbury (spelling?) rules of boxing. Keep your hands up at all times or assume the risk.