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Floyd’s dedication, not just skill, gives McGregor no hope

Mayweather vs McGregor: Floyd’s dedication, not just skill, gives McGregor no hope
Floyd Mayweather has taken every opponent seriously, and that is what truly dooms Conor McGregor.

by Scott Christ Aug 26, 2017, 8:00am

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Floyd Mayweather is a lot of things. But in terms of his sporting career, he is one thing above all others: insanely dedicated to his greatness.

That’s the real reason that Floyd Mayweather is 49-0 over his 20-plus year professional boxing career. It’s why he’s won world titles at 130, 135, 140, 147, and 154. It’s why he’s beaten enshrined Hall of Famers such as Oscar De La Hoya and Arturo Gatti, and why that list will swell when the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton, and Shane Mosley take their likely places in the IBHOF, too.

It’s why he’s beaten other top-line pro boxers like Genaro Hernandez, Diego Corrales, Jesus Chavez, Jose Luis Castillo, and Zab Judah, among many others who could be named. It’s how he easily warded off the challenge of young Canelo Alvarez in 2013, and how he stood in and defeated a gritty, determined Marcos Maidana twice in 2014.

He stays in shape, always. We know that and have known it for years. It’s a point of pride for Mayweather, but it’s not just that. Mayweather believes he was born for greatness in the boxing ring. And he has always, always taken it seriously.

Conor McGregor isn’t the first to be given no chance against Floyd Mayweather. It has never mattered to the former “Pretty Boy,” who switched to “Money” a decade ago when he beat De La Hoya and became boxing’s top box office attraction.

Floyd Mayweather takes every opponent seriously, because he knows that perhaps the easiest way to falter is to overlook someone. Nobody thought Robert Guerrero could beat Mayweather in 2013. They were right. Guerrero didn’t. And Mayweather didn’t listen to the “he has no chance” crowd. He fought Guerrero as he fought everyone else.

The same goes for Andre Berto, ridiculed as Mayweather’s chosen “farewell” opponent two years ago. Berto had long since been exposed at the top level of the sport. It didn’t matter. Mayweather took the fight seriously, and won yet another wide decision.

No matter how lightly fans or media have taken some of Mayweather’s past opponents, the man himself has treated them all as dangerous foes who would come to take his crown. After all, for them it was the biggest fight possible. Surely they would come with the best they had. How could he afford to not do the same?

It is ego, sure, but ego can be good, and it has been exceptionally good to Floyd Mayweather in his professional career.

Conor McGregor has no chance at beating Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match. It’s not the first time someone’s been taller, not the first time someone’s been bigger, or younger, or a harder puncher. It’s not just the physical gifts Mayweather was born with, but the dedication with which he has honed those skills.

Mayweather knows McGregor has trained hard, that he’s surely taken this seriously, and that the big-talking Irishman is coming to win.

History tells us that Floyd Mayweather will treat Conor McGregor as if he’s the best opponent he could possibly fight. And history tells us that once again, Mayweather will emerge victorious. It will be his superior skill and craft that gets most of the credit, but it will have been his refusal to take anyone lightly that deserves more.

 

[BasketCase]

Conor is one of the most mentally tough fighters in history.

He broke mentally in the Diaz fight. Lack of heart is one of his biggest weaknesses.

 

[MoroccanBoy]

Mcgregors power is being vastly overrated by mma fighters and fans. He's not a puncher in the boxing world. He's a precise counterpuncher who's boxing is levels above those who he's fighting, plus the tiny gloves and that's why you see so many knockouts from him.

Because of his boxing background he punches WITH people. Majority of mma fighters came into the sport and their only experience with striking is a kickboxing or muay thai. When you watch kickboxing or muay thai you will notice a pattern. One fighter attacks; the other puts his hands up defends and waits until the opponent has finished his attack. Then they switch. You can watch pro kickboxing, mma fighters sparring and this is what you see.

You can't do that in boxing on any level. You learn to how to punch with your opponent and how to counter so your shots do more damage. This is why you see conor knocking people out. He doesn't have this Julian Jackson, joe louis, Bob foster death touch that people like to talk about.

 

[Tony D'Amato]

He broke mentally in the Diaz fight. Lack of heart is one of his biggest weaknesses.

U n1ggaz kill me wit that no heart shyt. Diaz 2 and the Mendes fight would have broken a lot of u simps. U disgust me.

What are they wearing

 

[NYChase718]

Floyd’s dedication, not just skill, gives McGregor no hope

A whole article about nothing

 

[Dame Dash's Motor Oil]

What will the reaction from McCasuals be after their hero's inevitable embarrassing KO loss?

A) Floyd is too scared too step into the octagon and try "real fighting". Why wouldn't one of the world's richest athletes abandon the sweet science and hundred million dollar paydays to fight in a primitive niche sport for Dana White's peanuts?

B) Paulie ruined the fight by snitching to Floyd. The magic gameplan on how to beat one of the greatest boxers ever, which consists of a single punch, would have worked if he kept his mouth shut

or my favorite and most likely

C) Throw a temper tantrum and show your true colors by calling Floyd a monkey or a ****** while ignoring the fight outcome completely. Wait for the next great white hope. Kiss your dog in the mouth and curse Mayweather out for taking yet another easy 100 dollars out of your pocket

 

[Apex]

He broke mentally in the Diaz fight. Lack of heart is one of his biggest weaknesses.

And then he came back and defeated him in the 2nd fight.

Come on now.

Conor will bounce back.

 

[BasketCase]

What will the reaction from McCasuals be after their hero's inevitable embarrassing KO loss?

A) Floyd is too scared too step into the octagon and try "real fighting"

This is exactly what they will say.

 

[BasketCase]

And then he came back and defeated him in the 2nd fight.

Come on now.

Conor will bounce back.

First fight still proves that he's a quitter He can win 100 more fights and it still doesn't change what happened that day.

 

[Apex]

Mcgregors power is being vastly overrated by mma fighters and fans. He's not a puncher in the boxing world. He's a precise counterpuncher who's boxing is levels above those who he's fighting, plus the tiny gloves and that's why you see so many knockouts from him.

Because of his boxing background he punches WITH people. Majority of mma fighters came into the sport and their only experience with striking is a kickboxing or muay thai. When you watch kickboxing or muay thai you will notice a pattern. One fighter attacks; the other puts his hands up defends and waits until the opponent has finished his attack. Then they switch. You can watch pro kickboxing, mma fighters sparring and this is what you see.

You can't do that in boxing on any level. You learn to how to punch with your opponent and how to counter so your shots do more damage. This is why you see conor knocking people out. He doesn't have this Julian Jackson, joe louis, Bob foster death touch that people like to talk about.

So are you saying a boxer beats a muay thai fighter in a real fight?

I would argue the muay thai fighter wins because they know how to use kicks and knees.

 

[BlackMajik]

U n1ggaz kill me wit that no heart shyt. Diaz 2 and the Mendes fight would have broken a lot of u simps. U disgust me.

What are they wearing

Mcgregors power is being vastly overrated by mma fighters and fans. He's not a puncher in the boxing world. He's a precise counterpuncher who's boxing is levels above those who he's fighting, plus the tiny gloves and that's why you see so many knockouts from him.

Because of his boxing background he punches WITH people. Majority of mma fighters came into the sport and their only experience with striking is a kickboxing or muay thai. When you watch kickboxing or muay thai you will notice a pattern. One fighter attacks; the other puts his hands up defends and waits until the opponent has finished his attack. Then they switch. You can watch pro kickboxing, mma fighters sparring and this is what you see.

You can't do that in boxing on any level. You learn to how to punch with your opponent and how to counter so your shots do more damage. This is why you see conor knocking people out. He doesn't have this Julian Jackson, joe louis, Bob foster death touch that people like to talk about.

If these MMA fakkits saw Julian Jackson KO people they would understand McCac's "power" is a joke

Julian Jackson knocked people stiff

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

Paulie was out of shape as hell

McGregor is going to get his ass wooped. He constantly leaves himself open

 

[BlackMajik]

So are you saying a boxer beats a muay thai fighter in a real fight?

I would argue the muay thai fighter wins because they know how to use kicks and knees.

Why do people like u say shyt like "in a Real Fight"?

 

[MoroccanBoy]

So are you saying a boxer beats a muay thai fighter in a real fight?

I would argue the muay thai fighter wins because they know how to use kicks and knees.

What is a real fight?

 

[Neo. The Only. The One.]

is there gonna be a link in here for brehs that ain't near a TV?