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FNU搏击运动展: 卡内洛/GGG 争议, 特邀嘉宾埃迪·巴拉科

本期 FNU 格斗运动秀特邀嘉宾埃迪·巴拉科 (Eddie Barraco). 艾迪是一位斗士,他最后一次与我们联系时,MySpace 还很酷 (查看 艾迪的 Facebook 页面在这里), 已经太久了. 我们涵盖了广泛的问题,并了解他作为拉斯维加斯一流 MMA 教练的最新动态. 汤姆, 托尼和里奇还讨论了对阿德莱德·伯德的令人憎恶的判断, 谁打进了卡内洛·阿尔瓦雷斯 vs. 根纳季·戈洛夫金之战 118-110 支持卡内洛, 大多数人认为他充其量只是在一场近距离的战斗中失败了. 此外,我们还谈到了 Ana Julaton 从拳击到 MMA 的转变, 康纳·麦格雷戈即将在国会前露面, 前重量级冠军拳击手迈克尔·摩尔的新工作是在佛罗里达州打击抢劫者.

 

第一部分和展示关闭:

 

艾迪的采访:

FNU搏击运动展, CANELO VS. Golovkin Preview and Prediction, Jon Jones Stripped, Struve Knocked Out, UFC格斗之夜预览

We cover a wide range of combat sports topics in this week’s episode. From a $22 million settlement awarded to a debilitated boxer and his family to Jon Jones getting stripped of his belt again for a positive steroid test, 汤姆, Tony and Rich discuss it all. We also make our predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. 根纳季·戈洛夫金. We recap Stefan Struve’s TKO loss to Alexander Volkov and preview UFC’s upcoming fight night event as well. We even spend some time discussing all the MMA fighters making the move to boxing.

COMBATE AMERICAS NAMES SPORTS MEDIA SPONSORSHIP SALES EXECUTIVE MIKE PINE, FIRST-EVER CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Combate Americas has named Mike Pine (合照) the company’s first-ever Chief Revenue Officer. Pine joins Combate Americas after a two-year stint with FanDuel, where he served as GM, Integrated Partnerships.

Former FanDuel GM, UFC, IRONMAN AND WWE Global Head of Sales
joins the world’s premier Hispanic MMA sports franchise
In its most explosive growth period to date

纽约 - 九月 13, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today that it has named storied, sports industry business development and sponsorship sales leader Mike Pine, the premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports and media franchise’s first-ever Chief Revenue Officer.

Coming off a two-and-a-half-year tenure as GM, Integrated Partnerships for FanDuel, Pine, who was responsible for breaking unprecedented ground for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) by securing blue-chip advertising clients Bud Light and Harley Davidson, for the longest-standing MMA organization, will report to Combate Americas CEO 坎贝尔迈凯轮.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Pine, an authentic trailblazer in the world of sports and entertainment brand partnerships, to Combate Americas,“麦克拉伦说:, also the co-founder of the original UFC.

“Mike’s incredible track record,“继续迈凯轮, “and extensive book of high-level relationships with marketers from worldwide, renowned brands across a wide range of product categories, speak for themselves, and we are looking forward to having him spearheading our sales efforts as we continue to aggressively expand our footprint across the globe with a fast-growing schedule of live and special events, and television programming for 2018 超越。”

Pine will be responsible for building Combate Americas’ portfolio of sponsor partners which, 至今, has included the U.S. 军队; Aspira A Mas, a Hispanic consumer-targeted offshoot of health insurance industry giant IHC; and consumer electronics pioneer Altec Lansing, across the organizations’ year-round live television event series in the U.S., Mexico and overseas.

Combate Americas television programming airs weekly, including once per month live, 在过 137 million homes across the U.S. and Mexico on Azteca America and TV Azteca, 分别, and has been averaging over 3.5 million viewers per episode since “Combate Azteca” premiered in November.

The franchise’s monthly live events also air in an additional 47 million plus homes across Latin America on ESPN LATAM, and it’s most recent event, “Combate Clásico,” a partnership with Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross’ RSE Ventures that took place on 七月 27, two days before RSE’s “El Clásico Miami” soccer match between legendary clubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, ushered the Latino flavored brand to national television in Spain for the first time ever with coverage of the nine-bout fight card in over 20 million homes on the country’s popular sports network, GOL TV.

During his stint at FanDuel, Pine compiled an impressive roster of first-ever landmark industry advertising partners for the online daily fantasy sports platform, including Bud Light, FORD Motor Company, 奖金皇冠, HBO体育, Chef’s Cut and Bacardi.

As Global Head of Sales & Partnerships for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Pine forged and developed a host of relationships for the publicly traded, worldwide leading professional sports entertainment brand, with leading consumer electronic, retail and food brands, including Norelco, XBOX, Footlocker, KMART and General Mills.

Prior to his time with WWE, Pine led and oversaw the development of globally renowned agency IMG’s NCAA collegiate sports. His time at IMG was proceeded as IRONMAN Global Chief Sales Officer & Eight Years @ Turner Broadcasting.

Pine is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and served as Captain, 中美. 空军.

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FNU搏击运动展: 对 May/Mac 的战后反应, UFC格斗之夜预览, 签署托尼在费城人队比赛中投出第一球的请愿书

本周的格斗运动节目涵盖了广泛的主题. 汤姆, 托尼和里奇讨论了一场拳击比赛的失败,这场比赛证明麦格雷戈还需要大约六个月的时间 “适当的行为” 培训以提高竞争力. 梅威瑟巡游至 50-0, 但里奇质疑这是否真的掩盖了真实的情况 50-0 在这种情况下,洛奇的不败纪录会更加令人印象深刻. 毕竟, 梅威瑟在获胜时并没有活跃的冠军腰带 “钱带” 不应该算作他正在捍卫的真正冠军. 洛基不败退役, 拥有腰带 49-0. 为了超越洛基的纪录,弗洛伊德需要在他的第 50 场胜利被记录时拥有一条或多条世界冠军腰带. 我们还讨论格斗运动世界中发生的所有其他事情, 除了隆达·鲁西和特拉维斯·布朗结婚.

 

 

第二部分

弗洛伊德·梅威瑟在拉斯维加斯 T-MOBILE 竞技场的 Showtime PPV® 比赛中以第十回合技术淘汰赛战胜 UFC 明星康纳·麦格雷戈

Gervonta戴维斯, Badou Jack 和 Andrew Tabiti 全记录 四场 SHOWTIME PPV 赛事的胜利
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LAS VEGAS (八月. 27, 2017) – 未来拳击名人堂成员 弗洛伊德 “钱” 梅威瑟 以时尚的方式结束了他历史性的职业生涯 周六 当晚,第十轮技术淘汰赛战胜了 UFC 巨星 康纳尔麦格雷戈 在拉斯维加斯 T-Mobile 竞技场举办的四场 SHOWTIME PPV 赛事的主赛事中.
40岁的梅威瑟, 第一次战斗 在 714 天, 比赛结束后宣布他不再参加比赛, 通过控制一场激动人心的全动作战斗,优雅地结束了他 21 年的职业生涯 14,623 世界各地的粉丝到场观看. 梅威瑟像他承诺的那样挺身而出, 裁判罗伯特·伯德终止了这场超次中量级的比赛 1:05 的 10 梅威瑟用一系列的打击惩罚了麦格雷戈,让他疲惫的对手感到震惊.
同赢, 这位来自拉斯维加斯的五级世界冠军成为第一位在拳击场结束职业生涯的拳击手 50-0, 打破了他之前与传奇人物洛基·马西亚诺 (Rocky Marciano) 共同保持的纪录.
“我认为我们给了球迷他们想看到的东西,” 梅威瑟在比赛结束后告诉SHOWTIME场边记者吉姆·格雷. “我欠他们帕奎奥之战. 我必须直接上前给粉丝们表演. 这就是我给他们的。”
三位评委全部 – 戴夫·莫雷蒂 (87-83), 伯特·克莱门茨 (89-82) 和吉多·卡瓦莱里 (89-81) – 停赛时梅威瑟在记分卡上领先. SHOWTIME 的非官方得分手史蒂夫·法胡德 (Steve Farhood) 帮助梅威瑟领先 86-85.
UFC历史上第一个两级冠军, 麦格雷戈, 从都柏林, 爱尔兰, 他表示,随着比赛进入后期阶段,他感到很疲劳. “他沉着冷静, 他没那么快, 他没那么强大, 但他在里面镇静吗?,” 29岁的麦格雷戈说. “我认为已经很接近了,而且我认为这有点提前停止了. 他的投篮更加冷静了. 我必须把它给他, 就是这样 50 职业战斗会为你做事。”
两位拳手都在前几轮中表现出色. 在第四轮, 梅威瑟迫使麦格雷戈后退并继续强行采取行动.
在战斗进行到一半的时候, 法胡德将前三轮让给了更具攻击性的麦格雷戈, 但第四轮, 五和六是更准确的梅威瑟.
“我们的比赛计划是慢慢来, 去找他, 让他尽早投篮,然后在最后阶段把他带出去,” 梅威瑟说. “我们知道他在 MMA 中为之奋斗 25 分钟. 后 25 分钟, 他开始放慢速度. 我向大家保证这不会走得太远.
“我们的比赛计划是直接前进. 我说过很多次我不会退缩,我就是这么做的。”
麦格雷戈表示他会考虑再次参加拳击比赛, 并且还将重返UFC比赛. “我在电视直播中被勒死然后又回来了,” 他说,. “当你在方圆里时, 一切都不同了. 让那个男人放下我, 这就是疲劳, 这不是损坏.
“最后两轮比赛在哪里进行? 让我走回我的角落,让自己平静下来。”
梅威瑟在最后一轮的精准度极高, 着陆 20 的 26 在裁判停止比赛之前强力出拳. 麦格雷戈有一个 51-40 前五回合中,拳头占据优势,但最终被超越 130 到 60 第六轮至 10 梅威瑟在他职业生涯的最后一场比赛中加了感叹号.
“洛基·马西亚诺是一位传奇人物,我期待着有一天能够进入名人堂,” 梅威瑟说. “这是我最后一次战斗 今晚. 当然. 今晚 这是我最后一次战斗. 今晚 我选择了合适的舞伴一起跳舞. 康纳, 你是一位出色的冠军。”
在合作的主要事件, 不败的后起之秀 Gervonta “坦克” 戴维斯 击败不败挑战者 弗朗西斯科·丰塞卡 通过有争议的第八轮淘汰赛 39 秒到圆.
22岁的戴维斯 (19-0, 18 科斯) 一系列干净利落的打击,随后头部后部明显中弹,丰塞卡倒地. 裁判拉塞尔·莫拉(Russell Mora)点了 10 秒,让戴维斯赢得了他在这场比赛中的第 18 场补时胜利。 19 专业的战斗. 比赛原定在戴维斯举行’ 第二次卫冕 IBF 青少年轻量级世界冠军, 但戴维斯没能增重 在周五, 比丰塞卡规定的 130 磅限制高出两磅 (19-1-1, 13 科斯) 权衡在.
“当他低下头时我投出了一枪,” 戴维斯说. “我最终肯定会阻止他. 在最后一枪之前他遇到了麻烦。”
戴维斯继续, “我要留在 130 磅并试图拿回我的头衔. 我还是想统一初级轻量级。”
丰塞卡称他被非法击打到画布上.
“当我倒下时每个人都看到了, 他从背后打了我两次,” 丰塞卡说. “这是不合法的打击. 那是在拉斯维加斯, 所以他让人群追随他, 我只想重赛. 那次交流他从未伤害过我. 尽管他进来的时候 160 今天磅, 他的击球并不像他们说的那么猛烈。”
前超中量级冠军 八斗杰克 以TKO获胜成为两个级别的世界冠军 弥敦道巧妙 夺得WBA轻重量级世界冠军.
总部位于拉斯维加斯, 瑞典出生的杰克 (21-1-3, 13 科斯) 聪明地超越 (30-4, 16 科斯) 在一场一边倒的比赛中,裁判托尼·威克斯终止了比赛 12 第五轮比赛还剩几秒. 这是杰克自升职以来的第一场战斗 168 磅至 175 英镑.
杰克在过去两场对阵英格兰选手詹姆斯·德盖尔和加拿大选手卢西恩·布特的比赛中均取得了多数平局的记录.
“这是一个梦想成真,” 33岁的杰克说. “我了解到你不能把它交给法官。”
“杰克非常坚强,” 说巧. “他在第三回合抓住了我并打断了我的鼻子. 从那里开始呈螺旋式下降. 我受伤了并保护自己. 这很可怕,但也是这项运动的一部分。”
吉姆·格雷问杰克接下来他想和谁战斗, 安德烈·沃德或阿多尼斯·史蒂文森? “我认为阿多尼斯·史蒂文森, 让我们继续. 我会去加拿大. 我会去任何地方。”
“我有时会有点兴奋,但我几乎没有受到打击,” 杰克说. “我的拳击智商是这场比赛的关键. 每个怀疑我的人都激励着我. 我的教练和我的团队做得很好,让我达到了这一点。”
PPV电视转播以不败战绩开始 Andrew Tabiti 和前世界冠军 史蒂夫·坎宁安 在一场 10 回合的轻量级战斗中相遇. Tabiti (16-0, 13 科斯) 控制了对41岁坎宁安的行动 (29-9-1, 13 科斯) 在他一致决定得分的路上 97-93 两次, 100-90.
与老弗洛伊德·梅威瑟. 在他的角落里工作, 27岁的塔比蒂早早就定下了节奏,为整场比赛奠定了节奏. “我只是戳戳他并确保我保持聪明,” 塔比蒂说. “他是一名老将,所以我必须保持冷静. 我想证明我可以拳击. 这对我来说是一个进步,我在那里感到很舒服。”
芝加哥本地人,在拉斯维加斯生活和训练, 塔比蒂登陆 31 他的刺拳百分比 (70 的 229) 和 49 他百分之权力拳相比,只是 27 坎宁安的百分比. 同赢, 塔比蒂卫冕 NABF 轻量级冠军,并赢得 USBA 轻量级冠军.
“他的刺拳不错,但还不够忙,” 塔比蒂添加. “我只是不想犯错误. 如果你在对抗老将时起步太快,你很可能会被他抓住。”
坎宁安对塔比蒂印象不深. “我不认为安德鲁·塔比蒂是冠军级别的拳击手,” 他说,. “我以为我赢得了战斗. 我不认为我从他身上看到了什么特别的东西。”
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MAYWEATHER vs. 麦格雷戈
Floyd Mayweather vs. 康纳·麦格雷戈 (Conor McGregor) 是一场 12 回合的超次中量级对决,传奇拳击手梅威瑟 (Mayweather) 与 MMA 历史上最伟大的麦格雷戈 (McGregor) 在一场史无前例的四场付费拳击赛事的主赛事中对决. 梅威瑟VS. 麦格雷戈周六举行, 八月. 26 在 9 P.M. ET /下午6时. 拉斯维加斯 T-Mobile Arena 的 PT. 该活动由 SHOWTIME PPV 现场制作和分发, 由梅威瑟促销推广并由 Corona 赞助.

Yordenis Ugas Earns Decision Over Thomas Dulorme in Action-Packed Welterweight Bout Featured on Mayweather vs. McGregor Prelims on FOX & FOX Deportes Saturday Night from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Juan Heraldez Recovers From Knockdown to Win Decision Over Jose Miguel Borrego in Battle of Unbeaten Prospects
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LAS VEGAS (八月 26, 2017) – 次中量级竞争者 Yordenis Ugas (20-3, 9 科斯) took home a unanimous decision victory over 托马斯Dulorme (24-3, 16 科斯) despite being knocked down in Mayweather vs. McGregor preliminary action presented by Mayweather Promotions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Both men looked to establish their jab in round one but in round two Ugas landed a big uppercut that stunned Dulorme and forced him to take a knee. Dulorme rose to his feet and tried to fire back but was hit with a right hand that put him down for the second time in the round.
“这是一个伟大的斗争,” 赛义德·乌加斯. “I knew that Dulorme had a great camp preparing for Shawn Porter so when I knocked him down I figured he would get up. I only had nine days to prepare for this fight so I had to be smart and not waste anything.
“这是一个很好的战斗,” 说Dulorme. “这是一个非常艰苦的战斗. I came to fight and I took him seriously. I kept working. It was up and down but I kept working.
The bout was defined by good back and forth action with both men having their moments in control. Dulorme was committed to attacking the body to slow Ugas but was given a warning for low blows in the fifth round. Dulorme continued to test the body however and strayed too low early in the seventh round, forcing referee Vic Drakulich to deduct a point.
The deduction seemed to light a fire under Dulorme who pushed forward and began to break through the defense of Ugas. An uppercut temporarily stunned Ugas midway through the round and Dulorme followed up shortly after with a left hook that put Ugas on the canvas.
When I got knocked down I knew I had to get up and show heart and guts,” 赛义德·乌加斯. “That was the only way to do it.
The momentum of the fight continued to swing heading into the final round when Dulorme again delivered a low blow that forced the referee to deduct a point early in the frame. Both men pressed forward for the final minutes of the fight looking to score another decisive blow but after 10 rounds the fight was left up to the judges.
I thought the referee lost the fight for me,” 说Dulorme. “I didn’t agree with him. I didn’t think I was throwing low blows. I thought it was clean. I thought he was tired late in the fight so I tried to increase the pressure. But it was hard because the referee didn’t let me work on the inside like I wanted to.
I got a little tired at the end and should have closed the show,” 赛义德·乌加斯. “But that happens with short notice fights. I just have to keep getting better.
All three judges saw the bout in favor of Ugas by scores of 94-91 和 93-92 两次.
I’m going to get back in camp and keep learning,” 说Dulorme. “I’m not happy, but I’m going to keep learning. I got off the floor today and kept fighting and I’ll keep doing that in my career.
The opening bout of the telecast saw 胡安Heraldez (13-0, 8 科斯) box his way to a unanimous decision over 何塞·米格尔·博雷戈 (12-1, 11 科斯) 在他们10轮次中量级的斗争.
I was very prepared and I took advantage of this opportunity,” 赫拉尔德斯说. “I executed my plan and came out with a clear victory. Other than the knockdown, I thought that I outboxed him every other round. “The jab was really the key tonight. I dictated everything off of the jab and tried to use my angles, my footwork and my movement. I did what I wanted to do.
Heraldez controlled the ring for much of the fight with his jab and movement on the outside, while Borrego appeared focused on delivering power shots and a knockout. Heraldez controlled the pace in the first few rounds, landing scoring combinations before darting out of the way and avoiding Borrego’s return fire.
Heraldez ran the whole fight,” said Borrego. “I’m happy that the fans booed the decision because they know he ran. I came to entertain the fans and that’s what I did.
The 19-year-old Borrego was content to cover up and duck low while trying to navigate through Heraldez’s jab, but was unable to land enough left hooks to win early rounds in the fight. He had his first moment at the very end of the sixth when a looping left hook connected clean with Heraldez and appeared to stun him right before the bell ended the round.
Borrego continued to attack aggressively as he chased Heraldez with big power punches. In round nine Borrego connected cleanly with a left hook that put Heraldez on the mat midway through the round.
I let myself get distracted and that’s why I got knocked down,” 赫拉尔德斯说. I got a little ahead of myself. I’m the only person who can stop myself.
Despite Borrego’s continued aggression, Heraldez was able to hold on and survive the round without much further damage.
I have to cut the ring off better,” said Borrego. “I also need to let my hands go more and throw three or four punch combinations instead of just one or two at a time.
The final round saw Heraldez return to using his movement as he was able to avoid the charging Borrego for the last three minutes. 后 10 发, all three judges scored the bout in favor of Heraldez by scores of 96-93 和 97-92 两次.
It feels great to be on this stage and it’s moments like these where I can go out and compete and I can prove everyone right who gave me this chance,” 赫拉尔德斯说. “This was a prospect fight and now I’m on to bigger and better things. I’m ready to take the next step.
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How Will Mayweather vs. McGregor Shape the Future of Crossover Fights?

由: 丰富的伯​​杰龙

Fight News Unlimited is well aware of the termMMA vs. Boxing Debate.We had a whole radio show series on the subject, culminating with a full-fledged argument between Iceman John Scully (A Former Pro Boxer and Current Boxing Trainer) and Ken Shamrock (A Pro Wrestler, UFC Fighter and MMA trainer). The tipping point then was females in boxing and MMA. Shamrock supported their efforts while Scully took the argument that he did not want to see a woman get punched in the face.

This evening we are about to experience the largest corssover fight in the history of combat sports. A young, 饿, rabid MMA-fighting walk-on from the mean streets of Ireland faces a brash American coming out of retirement after a professional boxing career for the ages. The experience favors the expert at his craft, the most talented defensive fighter in the modern era of boxing. Floyd should cruise to victory, and the knockout he predicts is something many fans and speculators are placing in the 6th to 7th round range.

McGregor can win in any scenario where he sees the final bell, whether the decision favors him or not. All he has to do is entertain, push Floyd to points he’s never been pushed before, and get under Floyd’s skin. Even if it’s in a losing effort, Conor has to be a character that can sell another fight. Floyd repeatedly said in press tour events that he would fight Conor in the Octagon next. This is clearly Mayweather just trying to think about the big picture, but a one sided beating of McGregor won’t get fans talking too much about an Octagon faceoff. Some speculators insist Floyd will purposely let off the gas and let McGregor have his 12 回合行动. The more Floyd makes Conor look like a clown, 虽然, this approach could do neither fighter any good in the long run.

Conor could certainly pull off his own knockout of Floyd Mayweather in the first four rounds, as he predicted. It is within the realm of possibility. Yet the big knockout either way the fight goes will be how Conor handles his business after this bout.

 

McGregor Sports and Entertainment became a brand even Dana White represented with a branded shirt the other night at the final press conference. I initially felt let down that White didn’t place any other UFC fighters on the undercard of this mega boxing event. The more I thought about the approach, 虽然, the more I imagined White is looking to do more of that down the road, but only if McGregor can shock the world or at least upset the apple cart of boxing in some small way.

 

Multiple boxers are clamoring for a chance to face an MMA fighter in crossover fights at every major division now that May/Mac set the table. David Haye and Anthony Joshua are just two heavyweights expressing interest in boxing MMA fighters. Joshua would even enter the cage if no submissionswere allowed. Tony Bellew wants a fight with Michael Bisping. 罗伊·琼斯JR. wants to fight Anderson Silva and has been angling for that opportunity for years now.

 

The real crossover Conor could tap into is one I fear he will fail to capitalize on, 虽然. There is tremendous potential in getting the kind of money pro boxers make to make the crossover to MMA fighter contracts. There’s been much speculation as to how White can get away with having the UFC co-promote a boxing match when the UFC’s management tactics do not meet the standards outlined in the Ali Act, which mandates certain crucial protections must be afforded to professional boxers.

 

Rather than come back to the sport of MMA after this fight and claim all the cash and prizes for himself, Conor should be the rising tide that lifs all boats. A true hero of his sport would see to it that he’s not the only one making money because he helped put MMA on the real world stage with his performance tonight. He could be an incredible mouthpiece for changing the way all fighters do business. The UFC and Dana White are notoriously greedy when it comes to controlling interests in their fistfighting employees. This is what makes the ongoing Anti-Trust lawsuit against the company so complicated.

 

As certain fighters who don’t like the UFC’s contract offers jump ship for Bellator, White and the UFC responded with the Instant Ultimate Fighter concept: The Contender Series. Every week a new fighter gets a contract. The army is always growing is their obvious approach here. McGregor could lead the charge of larger than life fighters who say no to the UFC and fight back against the company’s urge to give fighters so little in return for such great efforts.

 

Tonight’s fight may determine whether or not White and the UFC ever promote another crossover fight. Each time they do, 虽然, it will likely be headlined by just one MMA fighter vs. a boxer and not a stacked card. That way they can make each occurence a major event, even if it turns out to be a joke as many predict tonight will turn out to be.

 

It is all about how McGregor handles the aftermath in my eyes. Will he step up and speak out for the other fighters getting shafted on their UFC contracts? Will he be able to get that boxing money on the table for himself and his fellow fighters in the UFC and across the MMA landscape? His options will surely increase even in a competitive loss, which makes going down by KO, DQ or lopsided beating the only ways he doesn’t come out smelling like roses. 不管发生什么, he has to use the attention constructively to improve both sports.

 

The debate can be solved, but I believe the future holds a chance for a new tournament format. First there is a boxing match, then an MMA fight. Six weeks apart, both fighters have six months to train before the first fight. It’s the next logical step, and there will be a boxer who takes the challenge.

 

Mayweather can impress the purists with either a demolition over 12 rounds or a KO within the distance. McGregor only has to survive valiantly to turn more heads and gain more popularity. If he wins he chooses his own destiny and makes a ton of pundits and critics eat their words. The question is what happens next? Will the debate be solved whatever happens at the end of the night?

 

FAT CHANCE….

 

McGregor can have a big hand in whatever shakes out next for the crossover market. Will it be attractive and lucrative in the months and years to come, or will this fight go down as a fad that left most fans bitterly disappointed? If it makes McGregor more famous than he already is, it’s a win, so I would love to see him make that win mean something. If he can find a way to help all of the fighters on the UFC roster get more of the money on the table, I’m in his corner.

 

 

 

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Official Weights & Weigh-In Photos

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

Fighters Competing on SHOWTIME PPV
& FOX & FOX Deportes Prelims This 星期六, 八月. 26
来自拉斯维加斯的 T-Mobile Arena
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LAS VEGAS (八月 24, 2017) – Fighters competing on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard spoke to media and went face-to-face 星期四, one day before they weigh-in ahead of their 星期六, 八月. 26 showdowns at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The four-fight SHOWTIME PPV event, beginning live at 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. PT, will feature undefeated rising star Gervonta “坦克” 戴维斯 making the second defense of his 130-pound title against undefeated challenger 弗朗西斯科·丰塞卡 plus light heavyweight champion 弥敦道巧妙 defending his belt against former super middleweight champion 八斗杰克. The telecast begins with unbeaten Andrew Tabiti 和前世界冠军 史蒂夫·坎宁安 meeting in a 10-round battle.
Coverage begins on FOX and FOX Deportes with a one-hour Prefight Show at 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT. Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes begin at 7 P.M. AND/4 P.M. PT and will see a battle between welterweight contenders 托马斯Dulorme Yordenis Ugasplus a showdown of unbeaten prospects as 胡安Heraldez 会见 何塞·米格尔·博雷戈 在10轮的较量.
Additional action inside the arena will see unbeaten 凯文·纽曼 (7-0-1, 3 科斯) in super middleweight action and the pro debut of 2016 萨凡纳·马歇尔 从伦敦.
这里是战士不得不说 星期四 from the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand:
GERVONTA DAVIS
星期六 night is going to be a great performance from me. I’m ready to take over this sport after Floyd passes me the torch.
“我度过了一个很棒的夏令营. 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. 我没有小看他. 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. 上 八月 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.
弥敦道巧妙
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.
“最终,, 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.
“我要争取最好的. 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 周六.
I feel better at this weight than at super middleweight. 我很期待这场斗争. 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. 我们会看到 周六.
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, 我要完成他.
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.
史蒂夫·坎宁安
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 星期六. He’s in there with a two-time world champion so he’s going to have to fight 星期六.
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 周六.
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.
托马斯·达洛梅
I’m so happy to have this big fight 周六 夜晚. 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 周六 night I will show why I worked so hard.
I want all of my Puerto Ricans to tune-in 周六 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
“我感觉好极了. 我已经准备好了 星期六 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 星期六 night it’s going to be a great fight.
It is an honor to step in to face Dulorme. 他是一个巨大的战斗机. I’m here and I feel a blessed and happy to have been called. I won’t let my fans down.
胡安·赫拉尔德斯
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 星期六.
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
“我度过了一个很棒的夏令营. 我在最佳状态. 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. 我准备好了.
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.
“我很高兴来到这里. 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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MAYWEATHER vs. 麦格雷戈
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. 梅威瑟VS. McGregor will take place 星期六, 八月. 26 在 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. 拉斯维加斯 T-Mobile Arena 的 PT. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV, 由梅威瑟促销推广并由 Corona 赞助. Coverage of the Prelims will begin on FOX and FOX Deportes at 6 P.M. AND/3 P.M. PT.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Final Press Conference Quotes & 照片

梅威瑟 & McGregor Face Off Ahead of Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV Event This 星期六, 八月. 26 来自拉斯维加斯的 T-Mobile Arena
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LAS VEGAS (八月 23, 2017) – Fight week for the biggest event in combat sports history continued Wednesday as 梅威瑟 康纳尔麦格雷戈 squared off at the final press conference ahead of the SHOWTIME PPV matchup this 星期六, 八月. 26 来自拉斯维加斯的 T-Mobile Arena.
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:
梅威瑟
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 岁月, 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 星期六 夜晚. 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.
“最好的战斗最好. 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.
“后 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 岁月. 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.
康纳·麦格雷戈
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 周六.
He’s a beaten man. He will not be able to take the ferociousness that I come with. 我非常有信心. 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, 梅威瑟促销的CEO
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, 执行副总裁 & 总经理, SHOWTIME体育
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, 体育和娱乐总裁, 米高梅国际度假村
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 周六 夜晚。”
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MAYWEATHER vs. 麦格雷戈
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. 梅威瑟VS. McGregor will take place 星期六, 八月. 26 在 9 P.M. AND/6 P.M. 拉斯维加斯 T-Mobile Arena 的 PT. The event is produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV, 由梅威瑟促销推广并由 Corona 赞助.
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Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a Fortune 500® company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., 墨西哥, 加拿大, New Zealand and Italy. Constellation is the No. 3 beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic imported brands such as Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra and Pacifico. The company’s beer portfolio also includes Ballast Point, one of the most awarded craft brewers in the U.S. 此外, Constellation is the world’s leader in premium wine, selling great brands that people love, including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and The Prisoner. The company’s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey.
Based in Victor, 纽约州, the company believes that industry leadership involves a commitment to brand building, our trade partners, the environment, our investors and to consumers around the world who choose our products when celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones. 公司成立于 1945, Constellation has grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol industry with more than 100 brands in its portfolio, 大约 40 facilities and approximately 8,000 talented employees. We express our company vision: to elevate life with every glass raised. To learn more, 访问 www.cbrands.com.
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