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[Permanently A]

What a truly fantastic gif. McMahon sniffing the cash and nodding to himself like he's just understood some greater truth is just great.

 

[nillah]

Best two out of three, second fight is mma, if there is a third fight you go street fight or a round of Smash Brothers LIVE

 

[SubScorpianZero]

they already got what they wanted out of this, everyone will be talking about it. Then Conor will come out on ESPN and all these other outlets to promote his fight with Nate Diaz.

Free promotion.

 

[K.Jack]

The pre-fight talk will be legendary, probably a couple of the GOAT press conferences ever.

The fight itself would be easy work for Mayweather, he'd humiliate Conor, probably KO him in a couple rounds.

 

[CopperPuppy]

Conor would cut less weight fighting Floyd than he does to make Featherweight in UFC.

This. Why is everyone saying Conor would be "starved" or "drained" if he would actually have to cut two less pounds than he did when he smoked Aldo?

 

[FTF]

I mean I can't blame Conor too much...hell, I'd fight Mayweather for $20m.

 

[GodofWine]

I'd like to see them agree to a huge split purse, boxing only, bell rings, connor and floyd trade a few little jabs, and then BOOM, Conner says F it and kicks Floyd in the head, drops him cold, grabs a mic and proclaims that boxing is dead.


That would be an epic Connon thing to do.

 

[DOBERMAN INC]

Boxing?
Mayweather will just dance around him for 12 rounds and clip him every so often,Conor will be made to look like a clown,

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I'd like to see them agree to a huge split purse, boxing only, bell rings, connor and floyd trade a few little jabs, and then BOOM, Conner says F it and kicks Floyd in the head, drops him cold, grabs a mic and proclaims that boxing is dead.


That would be an epic Connon thing to do.

And then the commission strips him of his purse.

 

[TheStruggler]

Boxing?
Mayweather will just dance around him for 12 rounds and clip him every so often,Conor will be made to look like a clown,

a clown with an extra 10-15 mill in the bank

 

[Tekniqs]

lol what for?


Conor doesn't deserve to be in the same boxing ring as Floyd

and Floyd doesn't deserve to be in the same octagon as Conor

 

[Ray Wonder]

I mean I can't blame Conor too much...hell, I'd fight Mayweather for $20m.

I'd fight him for like $1. How much promotion I could get from that. Just general, life promotion.

 

[DOBERMAN INC]

a clown with an extra 10-15 mill in the bank

Not knocking him,I think it's totally worth it really.
Win/win situation,lose and you lost to the best and still earn millions.

 

[TomWaitsForNoMan]

a clown with an extra 10-15 mill in the bank

A clown with an extra nothing in the bank because the fight is not going to happen

 

[JimiNutz]

Conor would cut less weight fighting Floyd than he does to make Featherweight in UFC.

But Conor just packed on a load of weight for the Diaz rematch?

Either way it's a freakshow fight.

 

[AstroLad]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

 

[BigJonsson]

Kevin Iole ‏@KevinI 4s4 seconds ago

Per @BovadaLV, if the fight which is not happening were to happen @FloydMayweather would be 1-20 or minus-2000. @TheNotoriousMMA is plus-900


lol -2000


Edit - How about Conor defends his belt

 

[TheStruggler]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

I dont want to underestimate him, and I would rather him win however Floyd is 49-0 for a reason and he is undoubtedly the best counter puncher in boxing history.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Conor will get humiliated if this happens.

 

[old]

Sounds to me like Connor is trying to piss off the UFC and gain some leverage back.

"Oh, don't want me to fight Floyd? Better give me that Diaz fight at 200 then."

 

[Archaix]

What weight does mayweather usually box at also what is the height and reach comparison to Mcgregor?

Mayweather fought longest at boxing welterweight and around it, which matches close to MMA featherweight where McGregor has fought most of his UFC career. Conor would have an inch or two reach and height advantage in the fantasy world where this happens and isn't just Conor trying to say "See? I did promotion!" to get back on the good side of the UFC.

 

[BigJonsson]

Sounds to me like Connor is trying to piss off the UFC and gain some leverage back.

"Oh, don't want me to fight Floyd? Better give me that Diaz fight at 200 then."

If he wants to fight at 200 he can explain to Jon Jones why he should be in the main event

 

[DOBERMAN INC]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

I like Conor and even after his defeat still think he's a great fighter but Mayweather has beaten some great fighters in his time and made many of them look like amateurs, he is a technical master when it comes to boxing and unless age has slowed him down since retiring I can't see anyone not fully committed to boxing taking him on

 

[Euphor!a]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd,

No, he wouldn't be. Floyd would make him look like a complete joke in a boxing match.

 

[Ikuu]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

 

[Dr.Acula]

 

[CopperPuppy]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

 

[BadAss2961]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

Floyd won't rush forward chin first like Aldo did.

Conor's power is irrelevant. They wouldn't be using the little 4 oz MMA gloves. Plus it's doubtful he has the kind of power guys like Canelo or Cotto have anyway.

 

[BennyBlanco]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

Thanks bro I needed that laugh

 

[Mushroomer25]

And then the commission strips him of his purse.

If I had that much money, I'd give up $10M to humiliate Mayweather.

 

[RichiRamjag]

I'll never watch another mayweather fight again. Not worth the time.

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

I doubt it. Conor isn't doing a straight boxing match with Floyd for only $7 million after he was pissed that he was only getting $10 million at 200. He has a match with Diaz at 202 anyways it seems.

Besides those points, Conor is a good boxer, Floyd is one of the very best of all time. Conor knows that, he's not an idiot.

 

[theignoramus]

this right here, even if he loses he is making bank. Hell i'd go against mayweather for a 500,000 pay day.

What's to stop the UFC from garnishing his payout for breach of contract?

 

[TomWaitsForNoMan]

What's to stop the UFC from garnishing his payout for breach of contract?

It wouldn't even get that far. As has already been pointed out, they'd go to a judge and get an injunction to stop the fight ever happening. That's what ahppened to Randy Couture and Rampage JAckson in similar situations.

That's not going to stop people from fantasising about the fight happening though

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

the sources in the OP are trash and none of the details make any sense.

would you take $10 million to lose a boxing match to one of the greatest boxers of all time? Or would you take maybe half that and probably get choked out by Nate Diaz again?

he was going to get 10 million plus points to fight Nate Diaz again.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

Even under a kickboxing ruleset, I wouldn't give it to Conor. Floyd is a slippery fucker who will just run around the ring and jab him to death. Nothing short of being allowed takedowns and grappling as in a full mma fight, can Conor realistically stop his trolling.

 

[Norml]

He should just give up his belt now,because he ain't coming back.

 

[Vegetable Lasagna]

McGregor would get destroyed anyway. Hopefully for him it's not real.

Hell, he isn't beating Diaz either. No situation where he outlasts Diaz standing or on the ground. McGregor should have really retired.

 

[The Beard]

The shit talking would be monumental. The lead up to the fight would be 100X more exciting than the actual fight. I always knew Mayweather would fight again, but this fight against Conor will never happen.

 

[ISWThunder]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

I'm much more of an MMA fan than a boxing fan and you're delusional. Floyd has some of the best striking defense in the history of boxing.

(1)Diaz didn't outweigh Conor by a ton. Diaz has most often fought at 155 and there was about a 2 pound difference at the weigh in. (2) lol

Ok, this is a troll post.

 

[EnthronedReaper]

If this happens I'm putting 5 Hundo down on Gregor. His chances of winning are unfathomable but if by chance he does, it would be the best pay out. since everyone and their grandma would go for the easy mayweather victory

 

[Ninja Scooter]

If I had that much money, I'd give up $10M to humiliate Mayweather.

He's a UFC fighter, he doesn't have all that much money.

 

[MrToughPants]

I hope this happens and Mcgregor retires a rich man. I would gladly get my ass kicked by Mayweather for millions too.

Fuck you Dana.

 

[Data West]

"Strictly boxing and Connor would have to lose 25lbs".

There isn't a boxer on earth that's going to beat Floyd in those conditions. Why the fuck would any non-boxer think this is a good idea?

The result of believing your own hype

Floyd gonna say 'let him be comfortable'

 

[Chie Satonaka]

Connor is no Ronda. Connor has no chance.

This guy beat the guy with the best KO punch in the Sports-Entertainment business. Conor doesn't have a chance.

You guys make me so happy.

 

[Latvian Hitman]

Obviously not going to happen, but if it ever did, I think the fairest way to do it would be for them to meet halfway. Halfway between boxing and MMA = K1/Glory rules. Bang.

 

[VoxPop]

Glad this was all bs.

Conor got worked in boxing by Diaz. Him fighting Mayweather is literally career suicide aside from the payday.

 

[Ape Gone Insane]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

People that have been training and conditioning their entire lives to be boxers and fight with their hands and they lose to Floyd at the top level and you think a MMA fighter with a distinctly average striking ability, in the boxing world, could actually have a chance.

 

[nilbog21]

To the boxing fans writing off Conor, I wouldn't be nearly so confident -- especially if it was kickboxing, but even under something closer to boxing rules. Conor has far more impressive KOs on his record (like Jose Aldo) than Floyd does in the past ten years. He has legit power and technique and would be a real threat to Floyd, which is why I doubt Floyd would ever take the fight.

Don't overestimate Conor's loss to Diaz either -- Diaz (1) outweighed him by a ton in that fight and (2) still barely won via a lucky sub after getting annihilated and nearly finished in the first round, neither of which will be an issue with Floyd. This matchup would let Conor showcase all of his strengths and none of his weaknesses. A Conor who doesn't have to worry about takedowns and can't be beaten by someone snatching a lucky sub? That is absolutely scary.

ok straight up delusional

 

[Lightning Count]

Had me going there for a minute, this would make insane amounts of money but will never happen.