Following the release of a documentary by Pear Media, the Endo MMA Club in China is reportedly under investigation for its training of children.
According to this video, Endo MMA Club takes in orphaned and poor children and trains them in hopes of deve…
Following the release of a documentary by Pear Media, the Endo MMA Club in China is reportedly under investigation for its training of children.
According to this video, Endo MMA Club takes in orphaned and poor children and trains them in hopes of developing them into UFC fighters:
Alice Yan of the South China Morning Post reported authorities in Chengdu, Sichuan province, are now looking into the club and its operating procedures.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
Oscar De La Hoya became the latest to discount Conor McGregor’s chances against Floyd Mayweather Jr. when asked about the upcoming fight.
De La Hoya told TMZ Sports that McGregor has “no chance” to beat Mayweather, while pointing out the fact that even…
Oscar De La Hoya became the latest to discount Conor McGregor’s chances against Floyd Mayweather Jr. when asked about the upcoming fight.
De La Hoya told TMZ Sports that McGregor has “no chance” to beat Mayweather, while pointing out the fact that even he was unable to beat Money.
While De La Hoya fell to Mayweather in 2007, he came closest to beating the undefeated superstar than anyone else, losing by split decision.
De La Hoya said he wishes McGregor could provide Mayweather with some competition but that the only way that could happen is with a “flying kick to the head.”
There will be no kicking on Aug. 26, however, as McGregor and Mayweather will clash in a pure boxing match at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
The 40-year-old Mayweather will enter the fight with a perfect professional boxing record of 49-0, while it will be the first pro boxing match of McGregor’s career.
Although he is 21-3 in MMA and the reigning UFC lightweight champion, there is little doubt that the Irishman is at a distinct disadvantage.
His confidence has masked that during the build toward the bout; however, few within the boxing world have gone on record as saying McGregor has a chance to beat one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers ever.
Despite rumors, Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Monday that he doesn’t believe Conor McGregor was knocked out during a sparring session.
As seen in the following video courtesy of Villainfy Media, boxer Jessie Vargas said last week that the reigning UFC ligh…
Despite rumors, Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Monday that he doesn’t believe Conor McGregor was knocked out during a sparring session.
As seen in the following video courtesy of Villainfy Media, boxer Jessie Vargas said last week that the reigning UFC lightweight champion was dropped by his sparring partner (discusses it around the 2:05 mark):
According to Ben Thompson of FightHype.com, Mayweather responded by saying: “If I ain’t seen no footage, I don’t believe it … me and Jessie Vargas are in communication.”
The 29-year-old McGregor is 21-3 during his MMA career, but his clash with Mayweather on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas will be the first professional boxing match of his life.
McGregor has never lost in the Octagon via knockout, with all three of his defeats coming by way of submission.
During a recently concluded four-city press tour, Mayweather made light of that fact by calling McGregor“Mr. Tap Out.”
Mayweather, 40, has never been knocked out as a professional either, as evidenced by his perfect 49-0 record.
During the press tour in Los Angeles, McGregor guaranteed he wouldknock out Mayweatherwithin the first four rounds of their fight.
Mayweather’s last knockout victory came in 2011, when he stopped Victor Ortiz in the fourth round.
If Conor McGregor has any designs on breaking out MMA moves against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Aug. 26, UFC president Dana White did his best to dissuade him Thursday.
When asked about the possibility of McGregor going beyond the rules of boxing, White ma…
If Conor McGregor has any designs on breaking out MMA moves against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Aug. 26, UFC president Dana White did his best to dissuade him Thursday.
When asked about the possibility of McGregor going beyond the rules of boxing, White made it clear that it won’t be tolerated, according to Zach Braziller of the New York Post: “He would have a lawsuit against him that would destroy Conor’s life, and Mayweather would win. It absolutely cannot happen. He would be sued beyond belief if he does anything but hit Floyd Mayweather with his hands to the head and body.”
McGregor responded, “We’ll see on the night,” when the subject of pulling from his MMA background came up.
Both White and Showtime Sports executive vice president Stephen Espinoza said that language in the fight contract would punish McGregor significantly if he pulled any such stunt.
In addition to McGregor getting disqualified, Mayweather would stand to be in line for an even bigger payday than he already is due to a potential lawsuit.
The bout with Mayweather will mark McGregor’s first professional boxing match, while the 40-year-old Mayweather is a perfect 49-0.
McGregor is 21-3 in MMA and is the reigning UFC lightweight champion, but that fact isn’t likely to do him much good in the boxing realm.
Despite his lack of boxing experience, McGregor guaranteed an early knockout of Mayweather during Tuesday’s press conference, perBrian Campbellof CBS Sports.
Mayweather has never been knocked out in his professional career, and he has 26 knockout wins to his credit.
Undefeated boxer Andre Ward took issue with Conor McGregor referring to Floyd Mayweather as “boy” when asked about it Wednesday.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Ward said, “I don’t like that ‘boy’ word. I don’t like that.”
McGregor made headlines Tues…
Undefeated boxer Andre Ward took issue with ConorMcGregor referring to Floyd Mayweather as “boy” when asked about it Wednesday.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Ward said, “I don’t like that ‘boy’ word. I don’t like that.”
McGregor made headlines Tuesday and Wednesday after saying, “Dance for me, boy,” to Mayweather during press conferences in Los Angeles and Toronto.
Mayweather also commented on the “boy” controversy Wednesday, but he didn’t seem to have a problem with it, perTMZ Sports:
“We all know there’s only two types of boys—a white boy and a cowboy—and I’m neither. … Racism still exists but you know, I try to take something negative and turn it into something positive. A lot of people say that Conor McGregor is racist but I’m not worried about that.”
Ward pointed out that one of the issues with McGregor calling Mayweather “boy” is that he may get his comeuppance in the ring on Aug. 26.
Mayweather and McGregor are in the midst of a four-city press tour meant to build anticipation for their upcoming superfight.
The bout will pit the 49-0 Mayweather against a UFC lightweight champion who has never competed in a professional boxing match.
While that seemingly gives Mayweather a significant advantage, the fact that he is 40 years old and hasn’t fought since 2015 could serve as an equalizer.
Despite receiving some backlash for comments made toward Floyd Mayweather Jr. at their opening press conference Tuesday in Los Angeles, Conor McGregor didn’t irk Floyd Mayweather Sr.
As seen in the following video courtesy of TMZ Sports, McGregor said,…
Despite receiving some backlash for comments made toward Floyd Mayweather Jr. at their opening press conference Tuesday in Los Angeles, ConorMcGregor didn’t irk Floyd Mayweather Sr.
As seen in the following video courtesy of TMZ Sports, McGregor said, “Dance for me, boy,” while his Aug. 26 opponent was shadow boxing on stage:
The elder Mayweather was asked if the comment was racist, but he shot down that notion, per TMZ Sports: “Racist? I don’t know what that got to do with race. This is a boxing match. I don’t know what that got to do with no racists.”
Mayweather Sr. has already been a central figure in the build toward the fight, as McGregor tweeted a photo of him after the bout was announced:
As expected, Tuesday’s press conference featured no shortage of verbal jabs between the two combatants, as both competitors have largely built their careers on talking the talk and then backing it up.
The 40-year-old Mayweather is a perfect 49-0 in his professional boxing career, but he hasn’t fought since defeating Andre Berto in 2015.
McGregor, however, has never had a boxing match, although he is 21-3 in MMA and is the reigning UFC Lightweight champion.
PerOddsShark, Mayweather is currently a heavy favorite at -550 (9-50), while McGregor is a +375 (15-4) underdog.
The Mayweather versus McGregor press tour will continue Wednesday in Toronto.
Following the release of a documentary by Pear Media, the Endo MMA Club in China is reportedly under investigation for its training of children.