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All time
But still
Mayweather-McGregor PPV numbers set to fall short of Mayweather-Pacquaio record - report
Mayweather-Pacquiao’s record of 4.6 million pay-per-view buys looks safe, if only just.
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Sep 27th 2017, 1:30 PM
humble brag
In candid admission of fading skills, Mayweather says he hopes McGregor doesn't box again
‘I want to see him continue in the UFC and do what he do best,’ Mayweather said of his dance partner.
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Aug 29th 2017, 3:47 PM
Olive Branch
'He is an exceptional fighter': Max Kellerman changes his tune after spirited McGregor effort
‘I was wrong to say Conor wouldn’t land a punch – he landed several actual punches cleanly.’
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Aug 29th 2017, 11:51 AM
money fight
Almost 6,000 seats were left unsold for Mayweather-McGregor
The last main event at T-Mobile Arena – Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – drew a capacity crowd of 20,510.
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Aug 27th 2017, 2:09 PM
Speaking from experience
'I definitely feel boxers hit harder. I wouldn't necessarily say if he lands a left hand it's game over'
Joe Duffy was 7-0 as a pro boxer before returning to MMA, and suggests The Notorious’ power isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
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Aug 26th 2017, 10:00 AM
mayweather-mcgregor
More footage emerges from Conor McGregor's sparring with Paulie Malignaggi
Another short clip shows McGregor enjoying a couple of exchanges with the former world champion.
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Aug 25th 2017, 12:38 PM
Somebody's '0'
Rory McIlroy fears Mayweather and McGregor are conspiring behind the scenes
‘I just don’t know what that zero on Mayweather’s record is worth, and that’s the thing.’
23.7k
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Aug 24th 2017, 3:42 PM
Event for schmucks
'When this fight turns out to be a farce, people shouldn't blame boxing. They should blame themselves'
Bob Arum says McGregor is a ‘lovely guy’ having met him at Michael Conlan’s debut, ‘but he’s not a prizefighter.’
57.5k
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Aug 23rd 2017, 5:06 PM
Size Matters
Nevada Commission grant Mayweather and McGregor special permission to fight in 8oz gloves
Despite their initial insistence, NSAC have employed a “one-fight exception” for next weekend’s bout.
38.9k
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Aug 16th 2017, 9:10 PM
Dual star
'I have yet to really see an MMA fighter who moves their head' - MMA convert Heather Hardy
Hardy is a 20-0 professional boxer, but won her MMA debut by stoppage at Bellator 180.
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32
Aug 15th 2017, 9:22 PM
Sinkable Molly Brown
'Who the **** would want to promote this guy? He can’t fight for ****. Don’t you understand?'
Bob Arum maintains no boxing promoter will be interested in perpetuating Conor McGregor’s ring career after 26 August.
25.2k
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Aug 15th 2017, 5:18 PM
Blueprint
'In my first boxing fight, I had to constantly tell myself not to kick the guy'
Sor Rungvisai won just one of his first five pro fights after converting from Muay Thai, but recently dethroned the world’s best boxer.
12.2k
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Aug 2nd 2017, 5:36 PM
Fine line
John Kavanagh outlines why Conor McGregor hasn't hired a boxing trainer for Mayweather fight
No boxing coach will have any involvement in McGregor’s preparation for his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.
19.3k
22
Aug 1st 2017, 3:37 PM
Fair But Firm
'I had to stop the action, say, ‘You guys are a little out of control here, you’ve got to stop this’'
Hall of Fame boxing referee Joe Cortez says he was forced to separate Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi during sparring.
9.8k
6
Aug 1st 2017, 12:40 PM
smash and grab
'Mayweather's clinch is completely novice': John Kavanagh outlines McGregor's potential advantages
Conor McGregor’s coach believes the UFC lightweight champion has an edge over Mayweather in a number of areas.
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Jul 20th 2017, 5:19 PM
Mayweather
'I'm half black from the belly button down': Conor McGregor fueled a racism row with his comments last night
McGregor is “doubling and tripling down on racist taunts.”
6.6k
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Jul 14th 2017, 10:17 AM
mayweather-mcgregor
Mayweather: 'If I fight again, big chance it'll be McGregor'
The retired undefeated five-weight world champion was speaking in London last night.
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May 21st 2017, 9:10 AM
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