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Comment Mayweather vs. McGregor façonne l'avenir des combats croisés?

Par: Rich Bergeron

Fight News Unlimited connaît bien le terme “MMA vs. Débat de boxe.” Nous avons eu toute une série d'émissions de radio sur le sujet, culminant avec une dispute à part entière entre l'homme de glace John Scully (Un ancien boxeur professionnel et entraîneur de boxe actuel) et Ken Shamrock (Un lutteur professionnel, UFC Fighter et entraîneur MMA). Le point de basculement était alors les femmes en boxe et en MMA. Shamrock a soutenu leurs efforts tandis que Scully a soutenu l'argument selon lequel il ne voulait pas voir une femme se faire frapper au visage.

Ce soir, nous sommes sur le point de vivre le plus grand combat de corssover de l'histoire des sports de combat. Un jeune, faim, Un walk-on enragé contre le MMA dans les rues méchantes d'Irlande fait face à un Américain impétueux qui sort de sa retraite après une carrière de boxe professionnelle depuis des lustres. L'expérience favorise l'expert dans son métier, le combattant défensif le plus talentueux de l'ère moderne de la boxe. Floyd devrait naviguer vers la victoire, et le KO qu'il prédit est quelque chose que de nombreux fans et spéculateurs placent dans la gamme 6e à 7e ronde.

McGregor peut gagner dans n'importe quel scénario où il voit la cloche finale, si la décision le favorise ou non. Tout ce qu'il a à faire est de divertir, pousser Floyd à des points qu'il n'a jamais été poussé auparavant, et entre sous la peau de Floyd. Même si c'est dans un effort perdant, Conor doit être un personnage qui peut vendre un autre combat. Floyd a déclaré à plusieurs reprises lors de tournées de presse qu'il se battrait ensuite contre Conor dans l'Octogone. C'est clairement Mayweather qui essaie juste de penser à la grande image, mais un battement unilatéral de McGregor n'amènera pas les fans à trop parler d'une confrontation Octagon. Certains spéculateurs insistent sur le fait que Floyd lâchera délibérément le gaz et laissera McGregor avoir son 12 tours d'action. Plus Floyd fait ressembler Conor à un clown, bien que, cette approche ne pouvait faire aucun bien à aucun des combattants à long terme.

Conor pourrait certainement réussir son propre KO de Floyd Mayweather dans les quatre premiers tours, comme il l'avait prédit. C'est dans le domaine du possible. Pourtant, dans tous les cas, le combat sera la façon dont Conor gère ses affaires après ce combat.

 

McGregor Sports and Entertainment est devenu une marque que même Dana White a représentée avec une chemise de marque l'autre soir lors de la conférence de presse finale. Au départ, je me suis senti déçu que White n'ait placé aucun autre combattant de l'UFC sur la sous-carte de ce méga événement de boxe. Plus je pensais à l'approche, bien que, plus j'imaginais que White cherchait à en faire plus sur la route, mais seulement si McGregor peut choquer le monde ou au moins bouleverser le panier de pommes de la boxe d'une manière ou d'une autre.

 

Plusieurs boxeurs réclament une chance d'affronter un combattant MMA dans des combats croisés dans chaque division majeure maintenant que May / Mac a mis la table. David Haye et Anthony Joshua ne sont que deux poids lourds exprimant leur intérêt pour les combattants de boxe MMA. Joshua entrerait même dans la cage si aucune soumission n'était autorisée. Tony Bellew veut un combat avec Michael Bisping. Roy Jones Jr. veut combattre Anderson Silva et cherche cette opportunité depuis des années maintenant.

 

Le vrai crossover que Conor pourrait exploiter est celui sur lequel je crains qu'il ne parvienne pas à capitaliser, bien que. Il y a un énorme potentiel à obtenir le genre d'argent que les boxeurs professionnels gagnent pour passer aux contrats de chasseurs MMA. Il y a eu beaucoup de spéculations sur la façon dont les Blancs peuvent s'en tirer en demandant à l'UFC de co-promouvoir un match de boxe lorsque les tactiques de gestion de l'UFC ne répondent pas aux normes énoncées dans la loi Ali., qui oblige certaines protections cruciales à accorder aux boxeurs professionnels.

 

Plutôt que de revenir au sport du MMA après ce combat et de réclamer tout l'argent et les prix pour lui-même, Conor devrait être la marée montante qui vit tous les bateaux. Un vrai héros de son sport veillerait à ce qu’il ne soit pas le seul à gagner de l’argent, car il a contribué à mettre le MMA sur la scène du monde réel avec sa performance ce soir. Il pourrait être un porte-parole incroyable pour changer la façon dont tous les combattants font des affaires. L'UFC et Dana White sont notoirement avides lorsqu'il s'agit de contrôler les intérêts de leurs employés fistfight. C'est ce qui rend le procès anti-trust en cours contre l'entreprise si compliqué.

 

Alors que certains combattants qui n'aiment pas le contrat de l'UFC proposent un navire de secours pour Bellator, White et l'UFC ont répondu avec le concept Instant Ultimate Fighter: La série Contender. Chaque semaine, un nouveau combattant obtient un contrat. L'armée ne cesse de croître est leur approche évidente ici. McGregor pourrait mener la charge de combattants plus grands que nature qui disent non à l'UFC et se battent contre l'envie de l'entreprise de donner si peu aux combattants en échange de si grands efforts.

 

Le combat de ce soir peut déterminer si les Blancs et l'UFC font la promotion d'un autre combat croisé. Chaque fois qu'ils le font, bien que, il sera probablement titré par un seul combattant MMA vs. un boxeur et non une carte empilée. De cette façon, ils peuvent faire de chaque événement un événement majeur, même si cela s'avère être une blague, comme beaucoup le prédisent ce soir,.

 

Tout dépend de la façon dont McGregor gère les conséquences à mes yeux. Va-t-il intensifier et parler pour les autres combattants qui se font baiser sur leurs contrats UFC? Sera-t-il en mesure de mettre cet argent de boxe sur la table pour lui-même et ses camarades combattants de l'UFC et du paysage du MMA?? Ses options augmenteront sûrement même en cas de perte concurrentielle, ce qui fait descendre par KO, DQ ou battre déséquilibré les seules façons dont il ne sort pas en sentant les roses. Peu importe ce qu'il arrive, il doit utiliser l'attention de manière constructive pour améliorer les deux sports.

 

Le débat peut être résolu, mais je crois que l'avenir a une chance pour un nouveau format de tournoi. Il y a d'abord un match de boxe, puis un combat de MMA. Six semaines d'intervalle, les deux combattants ont six mois pour s'entraîner avant le premier combat. C’est la prochaine étape logique, et il y aura un boxeur qui relève le défi.

 

Mayweather peut impressionner les puristes avec une démolition 12 rounds ou un KO dans la distance. McGregor n'a qu'à survivre vaillamment pour faire tourner plus de têtes et gagner en popularité. S'il gagne, il choisit son propre destin et oblige une tonne d'experts et de critiques à manger leurs mots. La question est ce qui se passe ensuite? Le débat sera-t-il résolu quoi qu'il arrive à la fin de la nuit?

 

GRANDE CHANCE….

 

McGregor peut jouer un rôle important dans tout ce qui se passera prochainement sur le marché des multisegments. Sera-ce attractif et lucratif dans les mois et années à venir, ou ce combat sera-t-il une mode qui a laissé la plupart des fans amèrement déçus? Si cela rend McGregor plus célèbre qu'il ne l'est déjà, c'est une victoire, Alors j'aimerais le voir faire en sorte que cette victoire ait un sens. S'il peut trouver un moyen d'aider tous les combattants de la liste de l'UFC à obtenir plus d'argent sur la table, Je suis dans son coin.

 

 

 

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Undercard Press Conference Quotes & Photos

Fighters Competing on SHOWTIME PPV
& FOX & FOX Deportes Prelims This Samedi, Août. 26
from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (Août 24, 2017) – Fighters competing on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard spoke to media and went face-to-face Jeudi, one day before they weigh-in ahead of their Samedi, Août. 26 showdowns at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The four-fight SHOWTIME PPV event, beginning live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, will feature undefeated rising star Gervonta “Réservoir” Davis making the second defense of his 130-pound title against undefeated challenger Francisco Fonseca plus light heavyweight champion Nathan astucieuse defending his belt against former super middleweight champion Badou Jack. The telecast begins with unbeaten Andrew Tabiti et ancien champion du monde Steve Cunningham meeting in a 10-round battle.
Coverage begins on FOX and FOX Deportes with a one-hour Prefight Show at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and will see a battle between welterweight contenders Thomas Dulorme et Yordenis Ugasplus a showdown of unbeaten prospects as Juan Heraldez répond Image de balise Jose Miguel Borrego dans un combat de 10 rounds.
Additional action inside the arena will see unbeaten Kevin Newman (7-0-1, 3 KOs) in super middleweight action and the pro debut of 2016 Savannah Marshall de Londres.
Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire Jeudi from the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand:
GERVONTA DAVIS
Samedi night is going to be a great performance from me. I’m ready to take over this sport after Floyd passes me the torch.
“J'ai eu un super camp. I hope Fonseca’s camp was great because we have to put on a great performance for the fans. I want the fans to say that there is a new star in this sport.
I feel like my career is very similar to Floyd’s so far. We started out at the same weight and we each got our first belt at 130-pounds. I just want to live up to what he’s accomplished and accomplish even more. I believe that I have the skills and the ability to be the big star in this sport.
I just try to stay grounded because I know what I want to do in this sport. Because I have the belief in myself it’s easy for me to stay focused. I also think I have the best team in this sport and they help me every step of the way.
Fonseca is a very good fighter. He’s very fast and sharp. He’s got a long reach but I know that he hasn’t fought anyone that has the skills that I have. Je ne suis pas lui donnant. I’m training really hard for this.
I was in the position he’s in now. I know how him and his team are feeling. I know what I have to do to be victorious. I’m going to come out sharp and hopefully pick up even more fans than I have now.
I want to unify this division and then move up in weight and keep adding titles. If I can’t get a unification bout next, then I’m going to move up for new challenges.
This is a very important night for me. It’s important to me that I put on a great show. I want everyone to say that ‘there’s a new star in town.'
FRANCISCO FONSECA
The huge audience won’t intimidate me. I’ve dreamt my whole life to be in an event of this magnitude.
I take this fight as a big responsibility. My dream has always been to fight in an event of this magnitude. My goal is to be a champion and come out of this with a belt on my waist.
The preparation has been long. I’ve had five months of training in intense conditions. I feel strong mentally. Sur Août 26, I aim to reach my goal as a champion for Costa Rica.
This is an opportunity to start writing my legacy. Gervonta is tough because he is a champion, but I have the hunger and motivation to win and be a champion.
All camps are different but in this one I had fivemonths to prepare. We were in Puerto Rico for the training and everything was smooth. I feel strong heading into this fight.
We both have the pressure to win. I come to do my job. I’ve been keeping focused on the fight and the combat. He hasn’t experience an opponent with as much hunger as I have. It’s going to be a great fight and very competitive. He is the champion and I want to be the champion.
Nathan astucieuse
I’m enjoying the experience of being in Las Vegas. I love fighting in this city. I’m looking forward to the fight and I’m going to embrace this moment.
“En fin de compte, all that matters is the fight. I’m coming to win and that’s my sole focus. The fight is the pinnacle moment and I’m saving all my energy for that.
I’ve persisted throughout my career. Any setbacks I just got right back to training and stayed consistent. If you keep working hard then the opportunities will arrive. I stayed patient and allowed the opportunities to come.
I have no regrets in my career. I like taking risks in this sport. I fought Kovalev when I was 26, I fought Bellew at cruiserweight, I fought Fonfara in Chicago, Braehmer in Germany and now I’m fighting Badou Jack, who’s on the rise. I love the big fights.
It’s a high-risk high reward fight. The winner of this is in line for Andre Ward and the super WBA title. This is a solid world title fight between two guys who want to be at the top of the division.
BADOU JACK
I’ve got great stamina in there. I’m never going to get tired. I train hard for this. Every punch in a fight is important. We have a great game plan and we’re going to execute it.
“Je veux me battre le meilleur. I have the skills to beat anyone. If they say I can’t beat someone, that’s the fight I want the most.
I’m not overlooking Nathan Cleverly. I’m just getting comfortable at this weight and I’m going to be focused on performing on fight night. If all goes well though, I could see myself finishing my career at cruiserweight someday.
I’ve been fighting big, strong guys since Cleverly was a teenager. Well see who is the stronger man when we’re in the ring Samedi.
I feel better at this weight than at super middleweight. Je suis impatient de ce combat. There happens to be a lot of UK fighters at my weight and I’ve enjoyed experiencing a little bit of the UK fans.
ANDREW Tabiti
I began boxing because I was being bullied so my stepfather put me in the ring and I would get beat up every day. I learned a lot from those experiences. I just kept coming back every day and I never gave up. Now I’m here.
This sport is about proving people wrong. People said Floyd wouldn’t beat a lot of guys in his career, I’m not saying I’m Floyd, but this is a sport where you have to prove yourself. Nous verrons Samedi.
Being in the gym with Floyd gives me the drive to keep working. Seeing how hard he works, it shows me what I want to be.
I have to use my legs and keep boxing. I need to use my speed in there. It’s different watching me on TV than actually being in there with me. I could see it going the distance but if I catch him, Je vais l'achever.
One of my favorite fighters growing up was James Toney. That’s where I picked up some of my style. He used to hit combos off the shoulder roll and that’s what I like to do.
This is a great undercard with Gervonta Davis and Badou Jack. I’m here trying to make a name for myself in the cruiserweight division and become a face of this weight class.
Steve Cunningham
I actually commentated on one of Tabiti’s fights about a year and a half ago. He’s a good up-and-coming fighter. He emulates Floyd and he’s trained by Floyd’s dad so that’s expected. I think I’m going to overwhelm him mentally and physically.
I don’t think Tabiti is at the top level yet. He has flaws and strengths but at the end of the day, he has a fight Samedi. He’s in there with a two-time world champion so he’s going to have to fight Samedi.
Every fight on this level is a huge fight. I’ve been in the ring with some monsters. Some of the best cruiserweights and heavyweights in the world. I don’t think that I look 41 but you’ll have to let me know Samedi.
I think this is what Tabiti has been waiting for. I will be nice and calm and be right in his face and right in his chest.
When these guys hang around Floyd they want to be like him and they’ve been around these events, so I don’t think the atmosphere will affect him. But once we’re in the ring, it’s just me and him.
THOMAS DULORME
I’m so happy to have this big fight Samedi nuit. My team has done a great job to get me to this position.
Having an opponent change is part of boxing. I was already training very hard for Shawn Porter so when the opponent changed, nothing changed in camp. I continued to work hard and Samedi night I will show why I worked so hard.
I want all of my Puerto Ricans to tune-in Samedi night because I’m going out there to steal the show and put on the fight of the night.
I’m going to bring an exciting fight for the fans and prove that I am a world championship level fighter. I fight for the fans and I can’t wait to get in there and perform.
YORDENIS UGAS
“Je me sens bien. Je suis prêt pour Samedi and I’m excited to put on a great fight. I feel very blessed to be here and be a part of such a historic event.
To my Cuban fans, I’m so proud to be representing my country here in Las Vegas and Samedi night it’s going to be a great fight.
It is an honor to step in to face Dulorme. Il est un combattant formidable. I’m here and I feel a blessed and happy to have been called. I won’t let my fans down.
JUAN HERALDEZ
My weight is great right now. I feel comfortable and hydrated. Everything has gone perfectly. I’m looking to make a mark in the junior welterweight division. Terrence Crawford is the dream fight and I just want to keep working up to that level.
My career has progressed well and I think this fight is going to make me a contender. From here I just want to keep improving and getting in there with tougher opponents.
I’ve been training out in Las Vegas since 1998 but the last two years in the Mayweather Boxing Club has been amazing. Everyone in the gym is so motivated right now. We all push each other by just working harder and trying to match each other.
I didn’t watch much of Borrego in the beginning of camp, but I saw his record so I knew I had to train as hard as I ever have. But when I watched him I thought he was kind of limited. I think I have advantages and I think I’m the better all-around fighter.
JOSE MIGUEL BORREGO
I feel excited and motivated. Training has been tough but we’re sure we’re ready for Samedi.
The motivation for this kind of card has been tremendous. I can’t wait to put on a show for all the Mexican fans who tune-in.
I’m so proud to be the only Mexican on this card. We’re going to give it our all. We’re ready for this fight. I’m the new breed of Mexican fighters and I’m going to show it to the world.
KEVIN NEWMAN
I’ve had a great camp. Je suis en pleine forme. I was really pushed in sparring working with Chris Eubank Jr. and some other guys. I’ve been up running at 5 a.m. four to five miles every day. Je suis prêt.
I’ve improved a lot mentally. I’ve focused in more. Listening is key for me. I feel like I’m at a stage where I’m listening to my corner and we’re bonding and meshing together great.
I just have to continue to stay focus and work hard. If I’m dedicated and disciplined to my craft, then everything else will fall into place.
“Je suis heureux d'être ici. I’m in a very blessed position. I can’t wait to go out there and put on a dominant performance. I plan on starting out strong and taking advantage of everything that I can.
I just take my time and relax in the ring. I’m going to make my opponent fight my pace. He usually starts pretty quick but then he starts to fade. I’m going to dictate the pace from round and not let him get comfortable.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos

Mayweather & McGregor Face Off Ahead of Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV Event This Samedi, Août. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (Août 23, 2017) – Fight week for the biggest event in combat sports history continued Wednesday as Floyd Mayweather et Conor McGregor squared off at the final press conference ahead of the SHOWTIME PPV matchup this Samedi, Août. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The fighters spoke to hundreds of media from all around the world as the anticipation continues to grow for this once-in-a-lifetime event that combines the worlds of boxing and MMA for one spectacular fight.
Here is what the participants had to say Wednesday from KA Theatre at MGM Grand:
Floyd Mayweather
I’ve been here so many times. I know what it takes for a fight of this magnitude. I’m thankful to everyone who has covered this event. Everyone can talk about different storylines, but it comes down to two fighters. Just me and the guy I’m competing against.
I had a tremendous training camp. We had a lot of different guys who gave me different looks. To compete in a combat sport, you have to be a fighter at the end of the day. To be in this sport for 21 ans, I had to take it extremely seriously, just like I did for this bout.
Everyone knows I can fight. I can give it and I can take. But to get to 49-0, it’s obvious that I’m not receiving it, I’m giving it a lot more often.
Conor McGregor is a hell of a fighter. He’s a tough competitor. It’s going to be blood sweat and tears Samedi nuit. That’s what we want to give people all around the world. Now it comes down to the two of us going out there and displaying our skills.
“Le meilleur combat le meilleur. He’s the best at what he does, I’m the best at what I do. We can both do a lot of talking, but it comes down to the skills. We’re going to compete and give you what you want to see.
“Après 21 years I’ve been hit with everything and I’m still right here. One thing you must know about combat sports, if you give it, you must be able to take it. Last time I checked, no one is walking me down. It’s all about my IQ and patience in the ring.
We’re both real fighters. We’re two huge names in combat sports. He’s made a mark the last few years and I’ve made a mark for 21 ans. Now it’s time to go do what we do best and fight.
I go out there and do what I do. I’ve been here before and fought many different fighters with different styles. There have been plenty of guys who talked a lot of trash, but when it’s all said and done, I came out victorious.
We prepare for this every day at the Mayweather Boxing Club. We’re built for this stage. We have a lot of young fighters and guys with more experience going toe-to-toe every day. We’re always talking trash to each other and staying in each other’s ear.
This is great for the city of Las Vegas. It’s all about giving back and I’m giving back to my home of Las Vegas. This city has welcomed me with open arms from day one. We’re doing great numbers. It’s the biggest fight in history. It’s not just a fight, it’s an event. It’s all about breaking my own records.
I’ve said it’s not going the distance and you can mark my words. I know he’s going to come out and switch and go back and forth with stances. It’s my job to execute my game plan and adjust if I have to.
CONOR MCGREGOR
We’re here now. It’s a couple days out. We’ve had a lot of crazy events but this is nice and business-like. I’m very happy with how camp has gone. Everything has been absolutely amazing. I have to shout out my team and everyone who’s been involved with camp. We’re prepared for 12 rounds of nonstop pace. I will go forward and put the pressure on and break this old man.
He made a big error agreeing to the eight ounce gloves. I don’t see him lasting two rounds. I think I could end him in one round if I want. He messed up. I’m very happy with these gloves. I don’t care where your hands are, I’m going to break through whatever is in front of me.
I really appreciate the support from everyone back home and all over the world, it’s been very humbling and motivating. That’s why I’ve put in such hard work for this fight. I’m going to go out and perform. I’m going to out box this man at his own game. That’s how much of a different level I’m on.
When it’s all said and done I’m going to feel a little bit sad. You should have kept your mouth shut and left me over where I was. This man is not on my level. He’s not a quarter of the man I am. Everyone is going to eat their words Samedi.
He’s a beaten man. He will not be able to take the ferociousness that I come with. Je suis très confiant. I have more skills in many areas and as a true martial artist, I can adapt to any situation.
I’ve never missed weight in my life and it won’t be happening this time. I’ve had my nutritionist practically living with me throughout camp. We are ready and feel great at the weight right now. The weight has been taken seriously and Floyd can keep wishing that I’ll miss weight.
I’ve made it through shin bones that bounced off my cheekbone. That’s the game I come from. They can say what they want, but I’ve come through a lot tougher than what any of these fighters he’s faced have gone through.
LEONARD Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather
Mayweather vs McGregor has captured the imagination of sports fans across the world. It’s a historic event demanded by the fans and put on for the fans.
The fighters will put their talents on display in a fight that people did not think was possible. After it’s done, people will talk about this fight for years to come.
We’re making our event available on every possible platform. Fans across the world will have access to this great fight from anywhere.
Boxing is at an all-time high because of some of the great matchups that have been made, and SHOWTIME has been at the forefront of that. SHOWTIME is the face of boxing and we’re proud to be partnered with them.
STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Vice-président exécutif & Directeur Général, Sports Showtime
SHOWTIME PPV is the home of big events and we’ve teamed up with MGM and Mayweather Promotions to bring fans the most exciting and memorable fights in sports history. We have brought record breaking event after record breaking event; These are events that the world watches and makes history. No event is bigger than this one. Two of the biggest personalities in sports meeting in a once in a lifetime event.
This will be the most widely distributed event in PPV history. This event will be distributed in over 200 countries and might grow to 225 countries by the time we’re done. That’s a broader distribution than virtually any other event in combat sports history. We are well on our way to being a record-setting event in many categories.
RICHARD STORM, Président des Sports et Loisirs, MGM Resorts International
Fight week has finally arrived and we are thrilled that it will be held at T-Mobile Arena, home of the biggest events in the sports and entertainment industry. In a little over a year, T-Mobile Arena has become an industry leader and home to some of the world’s greatest athletes and entertainers.
Las Vegas and T-Mobile Arena will be the center of the sports universe for this great spectacle. We look forward to once again showing the world that we are the leader in entertainment and we can’t wait to see you Samedi nuit.”
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Mayweather vs. McGREGOR
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is a 12-round super welterweight matchup that pits the legendary boxer Mayweather against the all-time MMA great McGregor in the main event of an unprecedented four-fight pay-per-view boxing event. Mayweather vs. McGregor will take place Samedi, Août. 26 à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV, promoted by Mayweather Promotions and sponsored by Corona.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Grand Arrivals Quotes & Photos

Fight Week Begins for Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV Event ThisSamedi, Août. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (Août 22, 2017) – Floyd Mayweather et Conor McGregor official kicked off fight week events Tuesday with grand arrivals at the Toshiba Plaza ahead of the SHOWTIME PPV event this Samedi, Août. 26 taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Also making an official grand arrival in Las Vegas was unbeaten Francisco Fonseca, who challenges 130-pound champion Gervonta Davis, plus light heavyweight titleholder Nathan astucieuse and former 168-pound champion Badou Jack, who meet in a 12-round title fight on the PPV undercard. The SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT avec invaincu Andrew Tabiti et ancien champion du mondeSteve Cunningham meeting in a 10-round battle after making their grand arrivals Tuesday.
Fighters were greeted by fans at the Toshiba Plaza before making brief remarks onstage. Voici ce que les combattants avaient à dire mardi:
Floyd Mayweather
When there’s a fight of this magnitude, it’s all about keeping composure and that’s what I do. I go out there and do my job and let the rest take care of itself. C'est énorme, the numbers that we’ve been hearing about, they’ve been crazy.
McGregor is a tough competitor. He’s undefeated standing up. He’s never lost when striking. I know that I’m in for a tough fight. But there is one thing I do know, this fight is not going the distance. Peu importe ce qu'on dit, it’s not going the distance.
This is work. This is my job. My job is to fight and compete against the best guys. You know when your body has had enough and this is it for me. I gave my word already about this being my last fight. Once I gave my word to my children, and once I gave my word to Al, I knew this was it. This is a great event. What better way to go out than with a bang?
I just go out there and fight. I don’t worry about my record. I’ve been blessed with hands and fast feet and a tremendous mind. It’ll all be on display Samedi nuit.
A lot of fighters now only want the money. They don’t want to put in the hard work early in their careers. I took the long route and I’ve been here for a while. I just love the sport and competing against the best guys.
It’s all about the future and building stars. Mayweather Promotions is the future of sports and entertainment. It’ll be a great display this week.
I’m doing this for myself and my family but I want to give everyone a great show. Everyone deserves a good show. The Pacquiao fight wasn’t exciting enough. That was on Pacquiao, but I have to give the fans a great show this time.
CONOR MCGREGOR
Floyd can talk about whatever he wants to talk about. He can talk any kind of trash he wants, because he’s talking to the new God of boxing.
I like the move from five to three minute rounds. I feel like I’ve built a solid engine that is going to last me through the rest of my career and help me in the fight. We’ve put in the work. I’ve fought many 12-rounders.
The Irish are rolling in and whenever we roll in, we take over. It was amazing to see all the Irish fans out today. It’s going to be a great spectacle.
If people are overlooking my size, power and youth, they shouldn’t be. I’m very confident in those attributes. I believe I’ll knock him out early.
If you look at the way I fight, I am a fast starter. I come out and bang people right away. With eight ounce gloves, I don’t see him lasting more than one or two rounds.
I am my own man and I feel I am superior to Floyd. When it comes to Samedi nuit, he will not be prepared for me.
I cannot wait to get in the Samedi night and perform in front of my fans and take my place at the top of this sport.
FRANCISCO FONSECA
We are ready for anything Gervonta Davis will bring. We had a great training camp and I’m in optimal condition to go win that title.
I am ready and excited to be here in Las Vegas for this great challenge. It’s amazing to have a chance to fight for a world title.
It’s always been my dream to fight here in Las Vegas. I’m going to start out strong from the first round. If a knockout comes, ça arrive, but what I do know is, is that I’m going to leave the ring with that world title Samedi nuit.”
Nathan astucieuse
I just love this place. This is my favorite city on the planet. To fight here in Las Vegas and defend my world title is great. Badou is a top fighter and it’s going to be a tough fight. He’s fighting an established light heavyweight like myself. I’m a two-time champion of the world and he’s going to find out what I’m about.
I just told him welcome to the division. He’s going to find out the hard way. I’m going to give him a rude introduction to the division and show him how a world champion does it.
This is an interesting fight with two world class fighters. I’m going to leave here with the victory Samedi nuit.
It’s already a big fight with Badou Jack, but to be part of this event, it’s truly historic. It’s a special feeling.
BADOU JACK
Right now I’m just excited to be here in front of the fans. I can’t wait to put on a showSamedi nuit. I’m going to knock Nathan Cleverly out.
This is the best camp I’ve had of my career. I have an amazing team and we’ve worked well together. I’m ready to get in the ring.
This is the biggest stage you can be on. All my my teammates have been training hard and the whole Mayweather Promotions stable is ready to fight.
ANDREW Tabiti
I’m very excited and I’m thankful to everyone that came out here today. This is a great chance for me to shine.
It’s wonderful to share this card with my Mayweather Promotions stable. We work hard and we’re really up and training hard for this opportunity.
Steve Cunningham has done a great job in his career, but it’s time for a new face of the American cruiserweights. I’m getting the victory, that’s all there is.
Steve Cunningham
I feel a lot younger than my age. I feel great and I’m ready to rock. I do my talking in the ring and I can’t wait to get in there.
It’s great to be on this stage. It’s my first time on a pay-per-view and it’s amazing. This is a huge fight and it’s a blessing to be there.
I don’t make predictions but I come to fight and I come to win. You have a young fighter coming to take me down but I’m going to show him what I know.
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Mayweather vs. McGREGOR
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is a 12-round super welterweight matchup that pits the legendary boxer Mayweather against the all-time MMA great McGregor in the main event of an unprecedented four-fight pay-per-view boxing event. Mayweather vs. McGregor will take place Samedi, Août. 26 à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV, promoted by Mayweather Promotions and sponsored by Corona.

SEAN COMBS AND MARK WAHLBERG DOUBLE DOWN ON MAYWEATHER VS McGREGOR SHOWTIME PPV® EVENT

 

Grammy® Nominated and Multi-Platinum Global Artist Demi Lovato To Sing The National Anthem

WATCH OR EMBED THE BET 2: http://s.sho.com/2vhklVa

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NEW YORK - Août 21, 2017 - Sean Combs and Mark Wahlberg are doubling down on the upcoming SHOWTIME PPV matchup between pound-for-pound boxing king Floyd “Money” Mayweather and UFC champion “The Notorious” Conor McGregor. Sports Showtime® has released a new video where superstars Combs and Wahlberg are following up on their previous Mayweather vs. Pacquiao wager. This time they are going double-or-nothing, with Combs betting again on Mayweather and Wahlberg putting his money down on McGregor. To watch and shareThe Bet 2 with Sean Combs and Mark Wahlberg, aller à: http://s.sho.com/2vhklVa. To download link for broadcast: https://we.tl/ZY8QNHt41n.

 

Aujourd'hui, AFFICHER L'HEURE® also announced that singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has signed on to sing the National Anthem during the main event. Lovato is a Grammy nominated artist with over six billion global single streams and nine platinum and multi-platinum singles to her name. She recently released Sorry Not Sorry, which has quickly become one of 2017’s biggest hits.

 

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is a 12-round, super welterweight matchup that pits the legendary boxer Mayweather against the all-time MMA great McGregor in the main event of an unprecedented four-fight pay-per-view boxing card. Mayweather vs. McGregor takes place onSamedi, Août 26 à 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV and promoted by Mayweather Promotions. The telecast also will be available in Spanish using secondary audio programming (SAP).

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Unbeaten Rising Contender David Benavidez & Hard Hitting Ronald Gavril Battle for Vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Title in Main Event of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® Friday, Sept. 8 En direct sur Showtime à 10 p.m. ET/PT

Présenté par Premier Champions de boxe, from The Joint at
Hard Rock Hôtel & Casino, Las Vegas
Plus! Two 168-Pound Showdowns as J’Leon Love Meets Abraham Han While Unbeaten Caleb Plant Faces Alan Campa
Billets en vente Mardi, Août. 22!
LAS VEGAS (Août 17, 2017) – Invaincu étoile montante David Benavidez and powerful contender Ronald Gavril will battle for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship on Vendredi, Sept. 8 live on SHOWTIME in the headlining attraction of a Premier Champions de boxe event from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.
Le BOXE SHOWTIME: télédiffusé ÉDITION SPÉCIALE commence à 10 p.m. ET/PT and will feature two additional showdowns in the super middleweight division. Once-beaten J'Leon Amour (23-1, 13 KOs) will battle Texas-native Abraham Han (26-3, 16 KOs) in a 10-round bout while unbeaten prospect Caleb usine (15-0, 10 KOs) prend Mexique Camp de terrain (16-3, 11 KOs) en 10 tours d'action.
Benavidez (18-0, 17 KOs) has a chance to make historyat just 20-years-old he is aiming to become the youngest super middleweight champion in history and the youngest reigning world champion in the sport today. Gavril (18-1, 14 KOs) will seek to keep the WBC 168-pound title in the Mayweather Promotions family after it was vacated by his stablemate, Badou Jack.
This opportunity means the world to me,” Ledit Benavidez. “I’ve been working for his since I was a little kid. It’s all come down to this moment when I’m ready to take this belt and take over the 168-pound division. The time is almost here, and I can hardly wait for Septembre 8. Winning the championship would be enough on its own. But the opportunity to be the youngest in the sport is a major accomplishment and the biggest of my life, jusque là. I have a tough competitor in front of me, and I know he’s treating it as seriously as I am. I’ve been working for two and a half months for this fight and I’m not overlooking him.
It’s been a great journey for me getting to this point of fighting for a world title,” said Gavril. “I have a great team behind me who pushes me every single day to perform my best, learn from my mistakes and perfect my technique. Those values have gotten me here and I am thankful for such an amazing opportunity. I will go out there and give it everything I have, I can’t leave the ring without the championship belt.
Les billets pour l'événement en direct, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Sampson Boxing, sont au prix de $100, $50 et $25, et sont en vente Mardi, Août. 22. To purchase tickets visit AXS.com or the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Box Office.
“En Novembre 2015, I said that I had new blood for our industry David Benavidez, who would be the best and youngest super middleweight champion in the history of our sport,” Sampson Lewkowicz, Benavidez’ organisateur. “We didn’t cherry pick this opponent. He was the next available contender when Anthony Dirrell pulled out. We expect fireworks. We expect to birth a new superstar. The most important thing is to determine in which round Gavril will be knocked out, because I believe that we’re talking about matching a jet plane against a helicopter. So I expect a spectacular performance from Benavidez, who will begin his run as the new blood in boxing and will keep it going until he retires.
To be in a position to announce another great card coming just weeks after the biggest event in sports history shows that Mayweather Promotions shows no signs of slowing down,” a déclaré Leonard Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather. “We are thrilled to present this fight card on Septembre 9, filled with tremendous talent featuring top contenders in the Mayweather Promotions stable. Gavril has proven to be a tough competitor, he’s on a long win streak with his last four coming by way of TKO, Love making his return to the stage is sure to excite fans, and the always exciting Caleb Plant will definitely put on show. This is what boxing is about, bringing together some of the most exciting talents on one stage.
After delivering a highlight reel knockout of Rogelio Medina in May, Benavidez has now racked up a perfect 18 wins in 18 starts at just 20-years-old. The younger brother of undefeated Jose Benavidez, David picked up four victories via stoppage in 2015 and continued with four more in 2016 including blasting out previously unbeaten Francy Ntetu in June and tough contender Denis Douglin in August. Plus récemment,, Benavidez began his 2017 campaign with a second-round destruction of Sherali Mamajonov in January. The Phoenix-native will look to make history in the 168-pound division onSeptembre 8.
Né en Roumanie, Gavril won a 165 amateur fights and trained with the National Team before turning pro in 2011 and eventually moving to Las Vegas to train at the Mayweather Boxing Club. Le joueur de 31 ans a remporté son premier 11 pro fights before dropping a narrow contest to veteran Elvin Ayala. Gavril bounced back emphatically with seven straight victories including then unbeaten Oscar Riojas and once-beaten Christopher Brooker. He scored a third-round stoppage of Decarlo Perez in April ahead of his first world title opportunity.
Un concurrent une fois battus à 168 livres-, the 29-year-old Love bounced back from his lone defeat with three victories 2015 before stopping Michael Gbenga and Dashon Johnson in 2016. Le Inkster, Michigan, native earned wins over Marco Antonio Periban, Derrick Findley and Lajuan Simon on his way to contender status and will look for another victory to put him in world title contention.
Han is a former champion kickboxer and third degree black Blackbelt who hails from El Paso, Texas and enters this fight the winner of his last three contests, including a first round stoppage in March of this year. A winner of his first 19 combats professionnels, the 32-year-old owns a victory over Marcos Reyes in addition to narrow losses to former champion Sergio Mora and former title challenger Fernando Guerrero.
Un 2011 Or champion national Gants, Plant has begun to make his name in the professional ranks since turning pro in 2014. After picking up six victories in 2015, Plant continued his success with stoppages of Adasat Rodriguez and Carlos Galvan before going 10 rounds for the first time in a unanimous decision victory over Juan De Angel in August 2016. The 25-year-old from Nashville began training in Las Vegas this year and picked up a victory over Thomas Awimbono in February.
Fighting out of Sonora, Mexique, the 25-year-old Campa enters this contest the winner of three of his last four contests, including a victory over then once-beaten Paul Valenzuela Jr. last April. Campa has fought professionally since 2010 and won his first nine fights while also battling top contenders Sergey Derevyanchenko and Jesse Hart.
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Former World Champion Shawn Porter Withdraws from Bout With Thomas Durlorme Scheduled for Mayweather vs. McGregor Preliminary Bouts on FOX & FOX Sports

Welterweight Contender Yordenis Ugas Replaces Porter & Will Face Former Title Challenger Dulorme
Samedi, Août. 26 Depuis la T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas
FOX & FOX Deportes Begins Live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Four-Fight SHOWTIME PPV Telecast Begins at 9 p.m. ET/PT
LAS VEGAS (Août 17, 2017) – Former world champion and top welterweight contender “Afficher L'Heure” Shawn Porter has pulled out of the welterweight battle against former title challenger Thomas Dulorme that headlines the Mayweather vs. McGregor preliminary bouts presented by Mayweather Promotions on FOX and FOX Deportes Samedi, Août. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Porter withdrew from the match due to personal reasons, which included a death in his family.
Top welterweight challenger and 2008 médaillé de bronze olympique Yordenis Ugas (19-3, 9 KOs) will replace Porter and now take on Dulorme (24-2, 18 KOs) in the main preliminary bout on FOX and FOX Deportes.
On behalf of Mayweather Promotions we send our prayers and deepest condolences to the Porter family,” a déclaré Leonard Ellerbe, PDG de Promotions Mayweather. “In boxing we have to deal with curveballs that constantly come at us. Thomas Dulorme has been training hard and is ready to face Yordenis Ugas. Ugas is a tough competitor that shouldn’t be overlooked, and Dulorme is ready. The fight fans are definitely in for an outstanding show between Dulorme and Ugas come Août. 26.”
I have been training for this fight for a several weeks now, I knew at the-time Porter was going to be a tough challenger so I took training camp extremely serious,” Saïd Dulorme. “Fighting on a card this big, you cannot doubt anyone in front of you. My new opponent doesn’t change much. All I can do is continue to stay focused and listen to my team and bring the best fight I can.
It’s an honor to be fighting on one of the biggest boxing cards in history and fighting in the same ring as one of the most famous boxers in the world – Floyd Mayweather,” Ugas said. “This is the type of fight that I’ve been looking forward to having since I came back last year after being off for almost three years. This will be my fifth fight in a year. And this is the second fight that I’ve taken on short notice this year. But it doesn’t bother me because I’m always training. Dulorme is a tremendous fighter. He’s very aggressive and very technical. He’s going to get my very best as I know I will get the very best from him. It’s really an honor to fight a quality opponent on a card like this.
Samedi coverage begins on FOX and FOX Deportes with a one-hour Prefight Show at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and leads directly into the Mayweather vs. McGregor event that will be produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV beginning at9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
The action on FOX and FOX Deportes will include a 10-round battle between unbeaten prospects Juan Heraldez (12-0, 8 KOs) et Image de balise Jose Miguel Borrego (13-0, 12 KOs).
Representing Puerto Rico, by way of French Guiana, Dulorme last fought in January when he stopped Brian Jones in the sixth-round to pick up his second straight win after the 27-year-old had previously challenged Terrence Crawford for a vacant world title in 2015. Prior to his title opportunity, Dulorme picked up impressive victories over Hank Lundy, Karim Mayfield and DeMarcus Corley. He will look to make a statement on his way to another world title opportunity with a win against Ugas.
Ugas will enter the ring for the third time in six months when he faces Dulorme on Août. 26. The 31-year-old Ugas, a bronze medal winner for the Cuban team in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has been on an impressive four-fight roll that started last year when he scored a decision victory over then unbeaten Jamal James and followed it up by stopping then unbeaten Bryant Perrella in the fourth round. Ugas continued to take down contenders in 2017 as he defeated Levan Ghvamichava by decision on Février. 2 before stepping in at the last minute two months later to stop Nelson Lara.
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