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Floyd Mayweather Sr. Threatens To Sue Conor McGregor ‘If He Fights Dirty’

Many in the combat sports world – most prominently on the boxing side – have suggested one of the only ways Conor McGregor will be able to get a leg up on all-time great Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their August 26 boxing match is to ‘fight dirty.’ That belief was recently amplified by McGregor’s former […]

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Many in the combat sports world – most prominently on the boxing side – have suggested one of the only ways Conor McGregor will be able to get a leg up on all-time great Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their August 26 boxing match is to ‘fight dirty.’

That belief was recently amplified by McGregor’s former sparring partner and current carnival barker/media pet Paulie Malignaggi revealing all of the supposedly ‘dirty stuff’ he does while boxing, be it for a lack of knowledge of the rules or just outright foul play.

All of McGregor’s potentially vast arsenal of MMA kicks, elbows, takedowns, and holds are obviously barred, and it’s widely accepted that the Irish MMA superstar would be disqualified and face a massive lawsuit from ‘Money’s’ team if he did use them in the bout. But that didn’t stop Mayweather’s father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., from reiterating that during a recent appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (quotes via Bloody Elbow), where Sr. offered the thought that with so many people suing each other, McGregor playing dirty would be more than justified for a “big suit”:

“It’s gonna stop right there. And guess what? Then we’re gonna throw a big suit at him. There’s enough people around here suing everybody for nothing, and this is something that you can be screwed for.”

Not surprisingly, Mayweather Sr. believes any diversion from the rules in place would be due to McGregor becoming frustrated at the stifling style of his son’s legendary defensive boxing skills, a widely accepted (and justified) view that Mayweather Sr. insists has lead to his son not training as hard as he has in the past, as ‘The Notorious’ showed the world just how good (or bad) he is in his infamous sparring videos with Malignaggi:

“Like I said many times before, Floyd is better. But I’m saying here now, he’s training good enough for a guy like this. Conor, first of all, showed the whole world his egg, and I think you know what I’m talking about. And guess what, it ain’t nothing.”

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McGregor Claps Back At ‘Conor McGregor Challenge’ Haters

UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has always used unconventional training methods. While MMA fans have known this for quite a while, boxing fans and pundits have been scratching their collective heads after watching McGregor’s media workout last week. During the workout, McGregor was seen moving his arms and shoulders side-to-side in an unorthodox movement not […]

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UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has always used unconventional training methods.

While MMA fans have known this for quite a while, boxing fans and pundits have been scratching their collective heads after watching McGregor’s media workout last week.

During the workout, McGregor was seen moving his arms and shoulders side-to-side in an unorthodox movement not unlike the “billionaire strut” he used prior to his title-sealing UFC 204 finish of Eddie Alvarez, only more pronounced. Many in the boxing world failed to see the benefit of the movement, however, and began mocking McGregor online in what was jokingly dubbed ‘The Conor McGregor Challenge.’

As more and more fan videos circulate that seem to spoof the Irishman’s unusual movements, McGregor appears to be taking it in stride, well as much as he possibly can at least. The UFC champ spoke up about the videos during a media conference call this week, believing it was all in good fun, and those who attempted it were ‘too stiff’ to do it right anyway:

“I’ve seen some videos. It is what it is. It’s lighthearted, I don’t take it personal. If anything, I see stiffness in every single one of them. You must have the limbs free. The shoulders must be disconnected. You must have the ability to disconnect your shoulders and re-connect it at the point of impact.

“With that skillset is how you can change a jab to a hook in the blink of an eye. Or a jab to an uppercut in the blink of an eye. It’s the same thing with the hip flexors for kicks.”

McGregor is hardly one to let what other people think about him get to him, as he’s overcome every obstacle he’s been faced with in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career in the face of doubters. He’s taking on a challenge of a different kind in all-time great undefeated boxer Mayweather in a different sport he’s never competed in, at least not professionally.

Will McGregor’s unorthodox training and movement help him against Floyd Mayweather?

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Conor McGregor Reacts To New Glove Size For Mayweather Bout

Earlier today (Wed., August 16, 2017) the awaited Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing bout on August 26 from Las Vegas received an impactful new stipulation when the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) unanimously voted to reduce the glove size from 10 ounces to eight ounces for the mega-fight. Not surprisingly, McGregor was more than […]

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Earlier today (Wed., August 16, 2017) the awaited Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing bout on August 26 from Las Vegas received an impactful new stipulation when the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) unanimously voted to reduce the glove size from 10 ounces to eight ounces for the mega-fight.

Not surprisingly, McGregor was more than happy to accept the offer, as he’s accustomed to fighting with only four-ounce gloves in the UFC Octagon. He released a statement praising the commission’s handling of the situation on Instagram shortly after the ruling was announced:

“I am very pleased with the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s handling of my next bout today. Fair play was kept all the way through. This was handled very well and very fairly by the NSAC. I am very pleased and respect the Commission’s ruling on this. 10 days until fight time.”

It’s been speculated that Mayweather’s speed will be increased with the now-eight-ounce gloves; but then again, so would McGregor’s ‘Notorious’ knockout power, as well. We’ll just have to wait and see just how impactful the glove change is come fight time. For now, you can check out McGregor’s full response post here:

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Glove Size Officially Set For Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

After weeks of back-and-forth debate, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has officially set the glove size and officials for August 26’s long-awaited boxing super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout, which will be contested at 154 pounds over the course of 12 rounds, was […]

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After weeks of back-and-forth debate, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has officially set the glove size and officials for August 26’s long-awaited boxing super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The bout, which will be contested at 154 pounds over the course of 12 rounds, was originally set to go down with the fighters wearing 12-ounce gloves. But the NSAC recently revealed they were going to vote to reduce the glove size to eight ounces, something they officially confirmed today in addition to the judges and referee according to UFC.com:

“The final details of the Aug. 26 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor were ironed out at the Nevada State Athletic Commission meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

As expected, both fighters were licensed for the matchup at T-Mobile Arena, and following a request from each camp, the bout will now be contested using eight-ounce gloves, not the 10-ounce gloves usually used in 154-pound boxing matches.

The referee will be Robert Byrd and the three judges chosen for the match are Guido Cavalleri, Burt Clements and Dave Moretti.”

The reduced glove size would expectedly favor McGregor, a fighter who is well known for his massive knockout power while wearing four-ounce gloves during his electric run to two UFC titles since his debut in 2013. Most who have given the Irishman merely a puncher’s chance – if they’ve given him a chance at all – to stop undefeated all-time great Mayweather in the early rounds, so a switch to smaller gloves would certainly seem to favor “The Notorious” by making his punches hit harder and also tougher to block.

However, it would also seem to boost Mayweather’s speed, an area where most experts and fans are justifiably giving “Money” a decided advantage. What do you think – who will the switch to a smaller glove size benefit the most?

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Glove Size Officially Set For Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

After weeks of back-and-forth debate, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has officially set the glove size and officials for August 26’s long-awaited boxing super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout, which will be contested at 154 pounds over the course of 12 rounds, was […]

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After weeks of back-and-forth debate, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has officially set the glove size and officials for August 26’s long-awaited boxing super fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The bout, which will be contested at 154 pounds over the course of 12 rounds, was originally set to go down with the fighters wearing 12-ounce gloves. But the NSAC recently revealed they were going to vote to reduce the glove size to eight ounces, something they officially confirmed today in addition to the judges and referee according to UFC.com:

“The final details of the Aug. 26 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor were ironed out at the Nevada State Athletic Commission meeting in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

As expected, both fighters were licensed for the matchup at T-Mobile Arena, and following a request from each camp, the bout will now be contested using eight-ounce gloves, not the 10-ounce gloves usually used in 154-pound boxing matches.

The referee will be Robert Byrd and the three judges chosen for the match are Guido Cavalleri, Burt Clements and Dave Moretti.”

The reduced glove size would expectedly favor McGregor, a fighter who is well known for his massive knockout power while wearing four-ounce gloves during his electric run to two UFC titles since his debut in 2013. Most who have given the Irishman merely a puncher’s chance – if they’ve given him a chance at all – to stop undefeated all-time great Mayweather in the early rounds, so a switch to smaller gloves would certainly seem to favor “The Notorious” by making his punches hit harder and also tougher to block.

However, it would also seem to boost Mayweather’s speed, an area where most experts and fans are justifiably giving “Money” a decided advantage. What do you think – who will the switch to a smaller glove size benefit the most?

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Dana White Gives Insight Into McGregor/Malignaggi Knockdown Video

UFC President Dana White spoke with the media on Tuesday night after the latest installment of his Contender Series, which aired on the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass. While speaking with the reporters, he noted that he has “nothing against” Paulie Malignaggi. The UFC boss revealed that they did offer Showtime some of their […]

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UFC President Dana White spoke with the media on Tuesday night after the latest installment of his Contender Series, which aired on the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass. While speaking with the reporters, he noted that he has “nothing against” Paulie Malignaggi.

The UFC boss revealed that they did offer Showtime some of their infamous sparring footage from the sessions between Malignaggi and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.

Malignaggi briefly served as a McGregor sparring partner to help the UFC champion train for his upcoming boxing match against Floyd Mayweather later this month. Malignaggi and White have offered different accounts of how the sparring sessions unfolded.

Following Malignaggi’s sudden exit from the McGregor camp, photos from their sparring sessions surfaced online. Then, White released 22 unflattering seconds of footage on social media. 

“I have nothing against Paulie,” White told MMAjunkie and other reporters on Tuesday during a small media scrum. “I don’t even know the guy. I don’t know him. But you know me, man. When you start talking (expletive) – (with) how I get – I actually felt bad for the guy. I actually felt bad for him.”

There is a reason that Showtime didn’t want to use the footage and that is due to Malignaggi being a Showtime commentator and will provide analysis for the Aug. 26 pay-per-view telecast of Mayweather vs. McGregor.

“The last thing I want to do is get in a beef with Showtime, but we gave them a ton of the footage of the (Malignaggi vs. McGregor) sparring, and they denied it – because they didn’t want to make Paulie look bad,” he said. “They had a ton of the sparring footage, and they wanted to use zero (of it).”

“As far as his health goes, he made the right decision to leave that camp,” White said. ” … I think he made the decision for his health, and I think it was the right decision. And I’m not talking (expletive). What do I care? It makes no difference in my life whatsoever.

“This was a deal between Conor and this boxer and whatever. But I’m just telling you he made the right decision for his health, because it was a 12-round straight ass-whooping. It was as bad an ass-whooping as I’ve ever seen.”

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