Conor McGregor News
Artist explains the Conor McGregor knocking out Floyd Mayweather mural
bjpenndotcom - June 21, 2017
Ahead of Conor McGregor‘s highly anticipated August 26th showdown with Floyd Mayweather, the champ showed off a massive mural on the wall of his gym which depicts him knocking out Mayweather. The mural instantly drew attention from fight fans due to the level of boldness displayed. However, as it turns out, it wasn’t McGregor who commissioned an artist to create the mural, it was SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh, who informed the artists that they needed to complete the mural in a very short amount of time.
VIDEO | First footage of Floyd Mayweather training for Conor McGregor
bjpenndotcom - June 21, 2017
With just 68 days to go until Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather step into the ring together at the T-Mobile Arena, training camp is underway for both men ahead of what is being called the biggest fight in combat sports history.
VIDEO | Watch Conor McGregor and Dana White meet for the first time
Tom Taylor - June 21, 2017
Check out the first face-to-face conversation Conor McGregor had with Dana White. Today, Conor McGregor is the biggest star in mixed martial arts, and one of the biggest stars in sports outright. It is his status as such that helped him shoehorn his way into a boxing match with undefeated pugilist Floyd Mayweather Jr., which will go down on August 26 in Las Vegas and see both men pocket north of $100 million.
Oscar De La Hoya once again rips "irrelevant" McGregor vs. Mayweather fight
bjpenndotcom - June 20, 2017
On August 26th, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will compete in what many consider the biggest fight in combat sports history. With that being said however, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm regarding the fight. Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya even went as far as to pen a lengthy letter in an attempt to prevent the fight from ever taking place. With that being said, De La Hoya recently spoke in an interview, where he looked to discredit the fight, saying:
The wild and crazy prop bets for the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight
Russell Ess - June 20, 2017
The Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight is getting a ton of buzz and the sportsbooks are getting in on all the action. The mega money fight is officially set to take place on August 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Floyd Mayweather's coach gives bold prediction for Conor McGregor fight
bjpenndotcom - June 20, 2017
On August 26th, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will look to make combat sports history and hand Floyd Mayweather his first professional boxing loss when the two square off at the T-Mobile arena. Ahead of the fight, the combat sports community remains rather torn in their predictions for the fight. While Mayweather’s nearly perfect defense has seen him go 49-0 throughout the course of his professional career, many believe that McGregor’s precision combined with his incredible power will lead him to a victory.
Conor McGregor's striking coach announces who will corner for Floyd Mayweather fight
Russell Ess - June 20, 2017
On August 26, one of, if not the most talked about fight in combat sports history will take place as undefeated defensive boxing great, Floyd Mayweather will take on current UFC lightweight and former UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. The two superstars from their respective sports have gained a ton of fans and buzz throughout their careers and arranged what many, including UFC President Dana White, thought impossible.
Conor McGregor's coach breaks down McGregor's exceptional fight IQ
bjpenndotcom - June 20, 2017
UFC lightweight champion and Irish superstar Conor McGregor has repeatedly proven himself to be an elite level striker inside the Octagon. Throughout McGregor’s eight year MMA career, 18 of his 21 wins have come by way of knockout, all of them via punches. While Conor McGregor, who uses Taekwondo as part of his training, has extremely accurate kicks, it’s his ability to counterpunch that makes him so dominant in the UFC, using his slip counter left-hand combination to finish countless opponents throughout his MMA career.
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight to get multi-city media tour
Tom Taylor - June 20, 2017
In the buildup to Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo’s planned UFC 189 featherweight title fight (which was ultimately rescheduled for UFC 194), the UFC carted the two stars off on an international media tour, stopping in cities in Ireland, Brazil, the United States, and Canada. From the sounds of it, McGregor’s much discussed boxing match with undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will received a similar treatment. Speaking on the latest edition of The MMA Hour, Showtime Sports Executive Vice President Stephen Espinoza explained that he expects Mayweather and McGregor to do some traveling together in advance of their fight.
Joe Rogan says Conor McGregor would be a "folk hero" if he head kicked Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - June 20, 2017
Though Conor McGregor is an incredibly talented mixed martial artist, he’s being widely discounted in his upcoming boxing match with undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. People just don’t seem to believe the Irish mixed martial artist will be able to hang with Mayweather in the boxing ring. The same would go for Mayweather in a mixed martial arts bout with McGregor, of course. If McGregor was allowed to use his kicks, elbows, knees, and takedowns – rather than just his fists – Mayweather would be given almost no chance.
PHOTO | Conor McGregor has a mural of himself KOing Floyd Mayweather in his gym
Tom Taylor - June 20, 2017
On August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will box professionally for the first time. His opponent will Floyd Mayweather Jr., a fighter with a record of 49-0 and a man widely considered on of the best boxers ever. In advance of this boxing match, McGregor has been identified as a significant underdog, and has been discounted by many respected boxing pundits. In classic McGregor style, however, the man himself is pure confidence.
Mike Winkeljohn thinks Conor McGregor has a chance 'early on' in boxing match against Floyd Mayweather
Russell Ess - June 19, 2017
Some pundits from the boxing world are not even giving UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor a “puncher’s chance” against undefeated defensive boxing wizard Floyd Mayweather Jr. With the massive money fight officially set for August 26, the world will get to witness two of combat sports biggest superstars clash in the boxing ring.
Tyron Woodley explains why he'll be betting on Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - June 19, 2017
On August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring with an 0-0 pro record. He’ll do so against Floyd Mayweather Jr., a man with a record of 49-0 and a reputation as one of the best boxers ever. As such, it’s easy to understand why the Irishman has been pegged as sizeable underdog heading into this fight. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who has had several heated exchanges with McGregor in the past, does not expect McGregor to beat Floyd Mayweather. All the same, he’ll be putting some money down on him, because he believes anything is possible in combat sports.
Dillon Danis believes Conor McGregor will return to MMA after Mayweather fight
Tom Taylor - June 19, 2017
When Conor McGregor steps into the boxing ring with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on August 26, he will make more money than he ever has competing in MMA – much, much more. He will make so much money that many fans expect him to walk away from the sport of MMA for good after the fight. According to McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis, however, McGregor is likely to return to MMA despite taking a pay cut to do so, as MMA is his true passion.
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather ticket prices are insane!
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2017
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather ticket prices are insane! Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will square off in a super-fight on August 26 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
McGregor training partner says Conor will "100%" knockout Floyd Mayweather
Chris Taylor - June 18, 2017
McGregor training partner says Conor will “100%” knockout Floyd Mayweather Conor McGregor will enter the squared circle for the first time in his professional career on August 26 to face off against undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather!
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.