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Andre Ward Doesn’t Like Conor McGregor Calling Floyd Mayweather ‘Boy’

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 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 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, per TMZ 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.

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Floyd Mayweather Sr. Says Conor McGregor ‘Dance for Me, Boy’ Taunt Wasn’t Racist

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, Conor McGregor 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.

Per OddsShark, 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.

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Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather World Press Tour Announced

The schedule for the world press tour leading up to Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 was officially released on Friday.
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto tweeted a listing of events:

The tour will go from July 11 through July 14 with stops in …

The schedule for the world press tour leading up to Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 was officially released on Friday.

ESPN’s Brett Okamoto tweeted a listing of events:

The tour will go from July 11 through July 14 with stops in Los Angeles, Toronto, Brooklyn and London.

While there has been plenty of hoopla surrounding the upcoming superfight, the tour will mark the first time Mayweather and McGregor have come face to face publicly.

Both combatants are known for their physical dominance in their respective crafts, but they are also among the most brash and confident talkers in all of sports.

Mayweather and McGregor are experts at promoting their fights as well, which is precisely what they figure to do during a series of press conferences.

At 49-0, Mayweather is one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time, but he may have ring rust to contend with, having not fought since 2015.

Although McGregor is the current UFC lightweight champion, his lack of boxing experience figures to put him at a significant disadvantage.

Despite the fact that the fight appears to be a mismatch on paper, the excitement surrounding it is apparent, and both Mayweather and McGregor promise to drum up even more interest on the tour.

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Gervonta Davis Will Fight in Co-Main Event at Mayweather vs. McGregor

TMZ Sports reported Friday that Gervonta Davis will compete in the co-main event of the Aug. 26 card Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor headline.
While Davis’ opponent has yet to be determined, the 22-year-old rising star said it has been narrowed…

TMZ Sports reported Friday that Gervonta Davis will compete in the co-main event of the Aug. 26 card Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor headline.

While Davis’ opponent has yet to be determined, the 22-year-old rising star said it has been narrowed down to two possibilities.

Davis is a perfect 18-0 with 17 knockouts, including a third-round decimation of Brit Liam Walsh in May to retain the IBF junior lightweight title.

The Baltimore native fights under the Mayweather Promotions umbrella.

Mayweatherpromotions.com notes this on Davis:

“In early 2014, Gervonta Davis signed with boxing manager/advisor Al Haymon. In June of 2015, Davis met Floyd Mayweather during one of Adrien Broner’s training camps. Later that year, he went on to sign with Mayweather Promotions…

“… In the future, Davis hopes to capture world titles and make millions of dollars inside the boxing ring so that he can achieve financial stability through business deals outside the ring that will enable him to take care of his family and motivate young people from similar backgrounds to believe in their dreams.”

Per TMZ, “Gervonta says he’s been training his ass off with Floyd and says he’s confident he can knock out McGregor, too!”

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Chuck Liddell Says Floyd Mayweather Has to KO Conor McGregor to Make Statement

Former UFC superstar Chuck Liddell expressed his belief Wednesday that Floyd Mayweather Jr. needs to score an early knockout of Conor McGregor in their Aug. 26 fight to make a statement.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Liddell also said he doesn’t ant…

Former UFC superstar Chuck Liddell expressed his belief Wednesday that Floyd Mayweather Jr. needs to score an early knockout of Conor McGregor in their Aug. 26 fight to make a statement.

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Liddell also said he doesn’t anticipate Mayweather pressing the issue: “I don’t think Floyd will come after him. Floyd will be happy making the money and running around.”

The 47-year-old Liddell had a career MMA record of 21-8, and he is a former UFC light heavyweight champion.

He also has some level of experience when it comes to McGregor’s transition from MMA to boxing, as Liddell was a kickboxer who went 20-2 in 22 professional bouts.

McGregor is set to face arguably one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the history of the sport, however, and a man who owns a perfect 49-0 record.

To Liddell’s point, Mayweather has largely relied on winning by decision in recent years, as his last knockout victory came over Victor Ortiz in 2011.

Due to his quickness and defensive ability, Mayweather’s best strategy against McGregor may be to simply avoid big power punches and pick the Irishman apart with counters.

Per OddsShark, Mayweather is a 7-50 favorite, while McGregor is listed as a 5-1 underdog.

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Chuck Liddell Says Floyd Mayweather Has to KO Conor McGregor to Make Statement

Former UFC superstar Chuck Liddell expressed his belief Wednesday that Floyd Mayweather Jr. needs to score an early knockout of Conor McGregor in their Aug. 26 fight to make a statement.
In an interview with TMZ Sports, Liddell also said he doesn’t ant…

Former UFC superstar Chuck Liddell expressed his belief Wednesday that Floyd Mayweather Jr. needs to score an early knockout of Conor McGregor in their Aug. 26 fight to make a statement.

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Liddell also said he doesn’t anticipate Mayweather pressing the issue: “I don’t think Floyd will come after him. Floyd will be happy making the money and running around.”

The 47-year-old Liddell had a career MMA record of 21-8, and he is a former UFC light heavyweight champion.

He also has some level of experience when it comes to McGregor’s transition from MMA to boxing, as Liddell was a kickboxer who went 20-2 in 22 professional bouts.

McGregor is set to face arguably one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in the history of the sport, however, and a man who owns a perfect 49-0 record.

To Liddell’s point, Mayweather has largely relied on winning by decision in recent years, as his last knockout victory came over Victor Ortiz in 2011.

Due to his quickness and defensive ability, Mayweather’s best strategy against McGregor may be to simply avoid big power punches and pick the Irishman apart with counters.

Per OddsShark, Mayweather is a 7-50 favorite, while McGregor is listed as a 5-1 underdog.

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