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Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor - Saturday August 26th |OT| FOOK / YEAAAH
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What a mark.
The Real Napsta
Member
What if Connor wins? Will he start a boxing career?
Nekketsu Kõha;247060068 said:
How are you going to be the greatest boxer of all time during the absolute nadir of the sport? Floyd is fighting lesser opponents in a diminished sport ruined by corruption and disinterest.
He's fantastic but the context of his opponents means a big fish in a vanishing pond.
BronsonLee
Member
This dude on the prelims who won is an asshat
You guys have to remember, this kind of thing is not unprecedented in sports.
In 2016, fighting game legend Daigo Umehara was challenged by hip hop legend and visionary artist Lupe Fiasco to a match of Street Fighter 5.
People called it a freakshow, people called it a circus. No one gave Lupe a shot. They said, "how can someone whos never played a fighting game competitively beat one of the best of all time?"
And against all odds, with everyone against him, Lupe used his unorthodoxy and unpredictability to lay a black eye upon the fighting game community. Daigo didn't know what hit him.
Lupe changed the game, then he retired.
Goes to show that anything is possible in the world of sports. If Lupe could, why cant Conor?
In 2016, fighting game legend Daigo Umehara was challenged by hip hop legend and visionary artist Lupe Fiasco to a match of Street Fighter 5.
People called it a freakshow, people called it a circus. No one gave Lupe a shot. They said, "how can someone whos never played a fighting game competitively beat one of the best of all time?"
And against all odds, with everyone against him, Lupe used his unorthodoxy and unpredictability to lay a black eye upon the fighting game community. Daigo didn't know what hit him.
Lupe changed the game, then he retired.
Goes to show that anything is possible in the world of sports. If Lupe could, why cant Conor?
Westbahnhof
Banned
Nekketsu Kõha;247060068 said:
Of all time, huh?
Krappadizzle
Member
I really hope the UFC app works tonight on the TV. UFC 214 streamed okay, but the app itself is always so spotty.
Maybe not the most exciting, but greatest probably isn't a stretch. His record speaks for itself.
Maybe not the most exciting, but greatest probably isn't a stretch. His record speaks for itself.
Diprosalic
Banned
Are people writing "Connor" as a joke? It's not a hard name.
Syphon Filter
Member
Your agenda is obvious and you are wrong btw. Floyd was hated before any of that broke out, it was because he trashed talked a lot like conor does.He isn't boring to people who actually know about boxing and watch more than 1-3 fights in their lifetime.
You guys have to remember, this kind of thing is not unprecedented in sports.
In 2015, fighting game legend Daigo Umehara was challenged by hip hop legend and visionary artist Lupe Fiasco to a match of Street Fighter 5.
People called it a freakshow, people called it a circus. No one gave Lupe a shot. They said, "how can someone whos never played a fighting game competitively beat one of the best of all time?"
And against all odds, with everyone against him, Lupe used his unorthodoxy and unpredictability to lay a black eye upon the fighting game community. Daigo didn't know what hit him.
Lupe changed the game, then he retired.
Goes to show that anything is possible in the world of sports. If Lupe could, why cant Conor?
This should be in the OP.
Anything can happen, kids! Anything!
Diprosalic
Banned
And that's not the masses. He asked why the masses are cheering for Conor. Most people think of Mayweather as a boring fighter. It is what it is. What experts think is irrelevant.
You guys have to remember, this kind of thing is not unprecedented in sports.
In 2015, fighting game legend Daigo Umehara was challenged by hip hop legend and visionary artist Lupe Fiasco to a match of Street Fighter 5.
People called it a freakshow, people called it a circus. No one gave Lupe a shot. They said, "how can someone whos never played a fighting game competitively beat one of the best of all time?"
And against all odds, with everyone against him, Lupe used his unorthodoxy and unpredictability to lay a black eye upon the fighting game community. Daigo didn't know what hit him.
Lupe changed the game, then he retired.
Goes to show that anything is possible in the world of sports. If Lupe could, why cant Conor?
lol
On the off chance this isn't a joke, Daigo was sandbagging because he thought there was another round left.
Its still a carny ass event and its not like most of the boxing fans, myself included, are interested in this as a serious fight. Its basically going to be Floyd doing his thing against a guy who will most likely not be able to keep up, let alone challenge him in any real way. Anything could happen but I'm not expecting anything shocking or interesting.
Floyd's whole gimmick for a decade plus is "Money" Mayweather and bragging about how rich he is and how much money he makes. It's not exactly a babyface character.
TimeEffect
Member
So I should tune i. At 10:55 and noT 9:00?
BronsonLee
Member
Mayweather's whole gimmick is clear heel territory
And he does fight boring but that's how it works
Like 11:30 probably
And he does fight boring but that's how it works
Like 11:30 probably
Syphon Filter
Member
No, it should still be on.
If the fight actually starts at 11, no?
Nekketsu Kõha
Banned
This is without a shadow of a doubt the best analysis of the fight from anyone professional or otherwise.You guys have to remember, this kind of thing is not unprecedented in sports.
In 2015, fighting game legend Daigo Umehara was challenged by hip hop legend and visionary artist Lupe Fiasco to a match of Street Fighter 5.
People called it a freakshow, people called it a circus. No one gave Lupe a shot. They said, "how can someone whos never played a fighting game competitively beat one of the best of all time?"
And against all odds, with everyone against him, Lupe used his unorthodoxy and unpredictability to lay a black eye upon the fighting game community. Daigo didn't know what hit him.
Lupe changed the game, then he retired.
Goes to show that anything is possible in the world of sports. If Lupe could, why cant Conor?
You're probably going to have to miss the end of the fight depending on how far away the bus is.
No i mean i have to leave at midnight
It might start later than that?
Obliterator
Member
I'm at my dad's house and he is CONVINCED Conor is gonna win. I'm trying to reason with him but the dude just won't have it lol
Dad is a smart man. Never bet on a carny.
They are walking out to the ring no earlier than 11:15. Fight will probably start at around 11:30 at the earliest.
Bus stop is right in front of the building where i'n at
deep down inside you think conor is gonna win too.
Nekketsu Kõha
Banned
You couldn't be more wrong. This is the peak and has been for the last decade. The techniques and athleticism is greater than anything in the past and his achievements greater than those of any boxer who lives or has ever fought.
valkillmore
Member
Any nice streams I xan have in the background with descent commentary if no ppv?
shira
Member
The whole fight will be summarized in animated gifs here and on reddit.
What's to miss?
If you're lucky there will be an early finish, otherwise it's not happening.
Mrstriker09
Member
what time the fight is expect to start?
Hands of Stone
Member
Nekketsu Kõha;247061124 said:
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Around 11:30 EST.
You guys have to remember, this kind of thing is not unprecedented in sports.
In 2016, fighting game legend Daigo Umehara was challenged by hip hop legend and visionary artist Lupe Fiasco to a match of Street Fighter 5.
People called it a freakshow, people called it a circus. No one gave Lupe a shot. They said, "how can someone whos never played a fighting game competitively beat one of the best of all time?"
And against all odds, with everyone against him, Lupe used his unorthodoxy and unpredictability to lay a black eye upon the fighting game community. Daigo didn't know what hit him.
Lupe changed the game, then he retired.
Goes to show that anything is possible in the world of sports. If Lupe could, why cant Conor?
Cackling.
It's the only reason I have $100 on Mayweather. My coworker is convinced McGregor is going win in 6 rounds. Seemed like easy money to me.
Personally, I actually hoping Conor wins just for the reactions on GAF & social media.
Illegally
LightofRohan
Member
Or on my computer. Is there a link going around?
I'd be forever grateful. I don't want to go to a bar.
Obliterator
Member
No I don't not at all. I give it a 95% chance Floyd wins.
I 100% WANT Conor to win though
BronsonLee
Member
PIRACY IS NOT SUPPORTED AND I WILL CALL THE MARITIME POLICE ON EVERYONE
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