McGregor was no match for Floyd (Reproduction on Twitter UFCEurope)
50 professional boxing fights, 50 victories. Floyd Mayweather proved, once again, why he is considered the best lightweight boxer of all time. Not even Conor McGregor, accustomed to shocking the world in MMA, was able to take away the unbeaten record of 'Money', who wrote, in the early hours of this Sunday (27), in Las Vegas (USA), the last chapter of his rich and impeccable career in the noble art .
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Operating in the super welterweight division (up to 69,8kg), Mayweather defeated newcomer McGregor by knockout at 1m05s of R10, recording his 27th fast track victory, even after the Irishman started better in the fight. This was the last fight of Floyd's career, who, at 40, retires with a perfect record. The victory also earned the American the belt titled 'Money belt', “equipped” with 3.360 diamond stones, 600 sapphire stones and 300 emerald stones. In addition, 'Money' also broke the record of Rocky Marciano, another boxing legend, who had a record of 49 victories.
In the post-fight interview, Floyd, who once again confirmed his retirement, praised the Irishman, leaving the rivalry between them in the past.
“He is a tough competitor, we managed to put on a show for the fans. I wanted to give the fans a show after the Pacquiao fight, and I did it. That was our game plan, let him throw all his heavier shots at the beginning and get tired. (…) This is my last fight, ladies and gentlemen, for sure. Today I chose the ideal partner to dance. Conor McGregor, you are a great champion and Ireland has a good representative”, said the boxer.
McGregor, like Mayweather, adopted a respectful speech, avoiding provocations against the American. “He had to change his style a little. He's very well composed in there. I have to respect him. I thought the referee stopped the fight a little too early, I was tired, but I didn't go to the ground, I thought I could have let it happen more. He has a lot of control over his strikes, I have to respect his great work”, he concluded.
The fight
McGregor started the fight by taking action, hitting Floyd, who was trying to move around the ring. The two began to study each other for a few seconds, without much action. Conor then started to tease, putting both hands behind his back. Mayweather didn't get in his way and connected blows to the waist, but the Irishman surprised him with a strong left uppercut.
In the second round, the same start as the first, with McGregor pressing Floyd against the ropes. The North American spun and went to the center, trying to attack from the belt line. Notorious, once again, connected a good upper on his rival, which didn't make any sense. The Irishman continued to take more initiative than Floyd, who tried to respond with counterattacks. McGregor twice grabbed Mayweather around the waist, causing the referee to separate the two fighters.
Conor was warned at the beginning of the third, after hitting his rival in the back of the head. The fight was fought, with few blows during the second minute. McGregor, once again, drew attention for striking him in the back of the head. Floyd, in turn, continued to bet on the counterattack. but found it difficult to enter the European's range of action.
As in the first three rounds, McGregor started more aggressively, throwing several blows at Floyd. The American, however, began to grow in the fight, landing good blows on the Irishman, who was beginning to show fatigue. The fight featured frank striking, with McGregor trying to hit Mayweather, who dodged, laughed at his rival and responded with counterattacks.
The two came back more cautious for the fifth round, but McGregor connected good blows on Mayweather, who was trying to clinch. Floyd landed a strong punch on the Irishman's waistline. The two, visibly more tired, began to pick up the rhythm of the fight, but Floyd seemed more complete than his rival. At the end of the round, after the bell sounded, Floyd still pushed McGregor.
Conor came back trying to surprise at the beginning of the round, cornering his rival against the ropes. Floyd, however, responded with a right bomb, which rocked McGregor. Mayweather, aware of the best moment, began to attack more, while Conor responded with left counterattacks.
The seventh round started with both men clinched, but McGregor tried to set the pace with left jabs. Mayweather started to move forward, pressing with good right hands, which exploded in Conor's face. Floyd went up and hit three bombs on McGregor, who felt it and stepped back.
Visibly more tired, McGregor started to strike with the left and seek the clinch, but Floyd responded with good straight rights. Mayweather slows down the fight, allowing Conor to hit him more often. But for a short time, as the North American once again became more effective in exchanging blows.
McGregor came back surprisingly in the ninth round, but was reprimanded by the referee who saw an illegal blow from the Irishman. The fight resumed with Conor walking backwards, while Floyd started hitting his rival in the face, who showed no power to react. Physically exhausted, McGregor began to stagger in the ring, while Mayweather accelerated the pace to try to knock him out, without success.
In the tenth round, Floyd returned more aggressive, punishing McGregor with hard blows. After a barrage of punches at Conor, who could no longer defend himself, the referee ended the duel, thus declaring another victory in Floyd Mayweather's career.
MAYWEATHER X McGREGOR RESULTS
MAIN CARD
Super welterweight: Floyd Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor by knockout at 1m05s of R10
Junior lightweight: Gervonta Davis defeated Francisco Fonseca by technical knockout at 39 seconds of R8
Light heavyweight: Badou Jack defeated Nathan Cleverly via TKO at 2:47 of R5
Cruiserweight: Andrew Tabiti defeated Steve Cunningham via unanimous decision (97-93, 97-93, 100-90)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight: Yordenis Ugas defeated Thomas Delorme via unanimous decision (94-91, 93-92, 93-92)
Welterweight: Juan Heraldez defeated Jose Miguel Borrego via unanimous decision (96-93, 97-92, 97-92)
Super middleweight: Antonio Hernandez defeated Kevin Newman by unanimous decision (57×56, 59×54 and 59×54)
Super middleweight: Savannah Marshall defeated Amy Coleman via unanimous decision (40x36, 40x36, 40x36)
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