Well, it’s finally here. The fight we’ve all been waiting years for is finally happening. On Saturday, August 26th Floyd Mayweather Jr. will face off against Conor McGregor in what many are calling the “fight of the century.”
This matchup has been talked about for years and fans of both fighters are eagerly awaiting the event. There has never before been a boxing match between two undefeated fighters with such combined drawing power as this one promises to be.
It may not have happened yet but on Saturday night these two legends will go head-to-head in what can only be described as an epic battle of wills that could change combat sports forever!
Both fighters are undefeated and have never been knocked out
Both fighters are undefeated and have never been knocked out. Mayweather is one of the most successful boxers in history with a record of 49-0 with 25 KOs and McGregor is the UFC Lightweight Champion and the UFC Featherweight Champion.
Mayweather has a record of 49-0 with 27 knockouts while McGregor is 21-3 with 18 KOs
Mayweather has a record of 49-0 with 27 knockouts while McGregor is 21-3 with 18 KOs. Mayweather is arguably the greatest boxer in history while McGregor is one of the great UFC champions.
The question many people are asking though is will this be a boxing or mixed martial arts contest?
McGregor is gaining traction during training with boxing legend Mayweather Sr. predicting his son will knock out McGregor in four rounds.
With the fight action rumored to be happening in either 10, 12, or 14 rounds, McGregor’s desire for a knockout may not happen.
It’s worth noting that this matchup has been talked about for years and fans of both fighters are eagerly awaiting the event.
This will be the first boxing match that Conor McGregor has ever competed in
This will be the first boxing match that Conor McGregor has ever competed in.
McGregor is an incredible mixed martial artist but his inexperience in boxing may come to haunt him when he steps in the ring against a professional with a perfect record in the sport.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., who’s nickname is Money, has an estimated net worth of $400 million and Conor McGregor’s net worth is unknown but it can’t be more than $20 million
Floyd Mayweather Jr., who’s nickname is Money, has an estimated net worth of $400 million and Conor McGregor’s net worth is unknown but it can’t be more than $20 million.
This fight will either make or break both men financially.
Both fighters go by the name “Money” for their financial success – this time they’re fighting for bragging rights as well as money!
Both fighters go by the name “Money” for their financial success. This time, they’re fighting for bragging rights as well as money!
Money Mayweather is predicted to take home $350 million while McGregor could walk away with $100 million. This fight will either make or break both men financially.
This matchup has been talked about for years and fans of both fighters are eagerly awaiting the event. These two legends will go head-to-head in what can only be described as an epic
What weight are McGregor and Mayweather fighting at?
Mayweather and McGregor will both be fighting at the welterweight weight class which is 147 pounds.
McGregor is usually competing at 145 pounds but he’ll say that there are no weight restrictions for this match.
The fight will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile Arena which seats 20,000 people and tickets range from $500 to $10,000 per person (there are also VIP packages available)
The fight will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile Arena which seats 20,000 people. Tickets range from $500 to $10,000 per person (there are also VIP packages available).
The official weigh-in for the fight will be on Friday and the fight itself will be on Saturday night.
Conclusion
The Mayweather vs McGregor fight will take place on Saturday, September 16th, 2017. It’s a boxing match with no weight restrictions and it’ll be the first time Conor has ever competed in a boxing match.
The T-Mobile Arena is set to seat 20,000 people for this event which means that tickets are going fast!
