In the first confrontation, McGregor fires at Mayweather: 'It's f…'

Floyd (left) and Conor (right) first look Photo: Reproduction Youtube Showtime

The first contact between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, who will face each other on August 26th in a superfight, was full of provocations. After shows by dancers and singers, the two arrived at the press conference which, in fact, was a space for the two athletes to make their first statements about the fight and, of course, provoke each other. The event was held at the Staples Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers, an NBA team.

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Conor McGregor spoke first, after being introduced by Dana White. The Irishman made a point of provoking his opponent, from his clothing (a coat) to making a prediction about the outcome of the duel: “The Notorious” guaranteed that he will knock out Mayweather in the first four rounds.

“Look at this guy! He's an old man and he's wearing a coat. He no longer has money for a suit. I'm going to finish him off. He's f... There's nowhere for him to run. His little leg, his little body and his little head will fall off. I’ll erase it in four rounds, you can write that”, declared the Irishman who also spoke about fatherhood for the first time.

“I want to send a hug to Conor Jr. watching from home. He is the perfect motivation to get in there and win. I have the opportunity to secure his future and I will take it. I'm doing things that no one has ever done. Muhammad Ali has already fought against Antonio Inoki, a wrestler from Japan, James Toney has already fought in the UFC, but no one has done what I'm doing”, declared the Irishman.

Mayweather, on the other hand, preferred to focus his insults on the financial difference between the two. After being introduced by Leonard Ellerbe, president of Mayweather Promotions, the boxer made fun of McGregor's last UFC salary (which was around US$3 million) and even said that the only perfect thing God had made was his boxing record. .

“I’m side A in this fight. I'm the guy in this fight. That's why my name comes first. So I speak after him. Guys, he made $3 million in his last fight. This is laughable. He's even well dressed for a fighter who makes seven figures. He's well dressed for a fighter who makes eight figures. But he will never be as well dressed as someone who earns nine figures, like me,” Mayweather teased.