Everything you need to know about Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor…
What a difference a day makes. Had you asked any knowledgeable fan, even as recently as last night, they would have told you Mayweather vs. McGregor would never happen. Today, it’s a whole different story.
Breaking last night was confirmation from all sides, the fight will happen on August 26 in Sin City. After nearly two years of talk, there is finally a date attached to the boxing mega fight, and both contracts are signed.
Dana White Offers The Full Scoop
Having been involved in the negotiation process for the fight, UFC president Dana White dropped some inside knowledge to TMZ last night. Here’s what the baldfather had to say:
“The fight will be a 12 round boxing match. Both guys will use 10 ounce gloves. They will fight at 154 pounds. The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena. Ticket prices have not been set yet.
“There WILL be an undercard — it will be boxing and Mayweather Promotions will handle the matchmaking. We asked Dana if there was a possibility Roy Jones Jr. will fight Anderson Silva — he told us, “I highly doubt it.”
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USADA, Big Money & Conor’s Prediction
“Both Floyd and Conor will be tested by USADA for performance enhancing drugs.
“Dana says he expects Conor to make around $100 million for the fight but wouldn’t break down the financials. Dana says he spoke with Conor Wednesday morning — he’s VERY excited. Conor also believes with all his heart he will knock Mayweather out.”
Not surprisingly, Las Vegas odds makers have Floyd Mayweather as a massive favourite in the betting lines. The full betting line report is below, courtesy of Forbes:
Oddsmakers in Vegas wasted little time in releasing the opening line for the fight. For those who have been following the drama over the past few months, it should come as no surprise that Mayweather is the early—and overwhelming—favorite to win.
According to the Westgate Superbook in Las Vegas, the undefeated Mayweather has been priced at 1/11 (-1100) odds, meaning bettors would have to wager $11 to return a single dollar. Bets on McGregor (7/1 or +700), who is a big underdog due to the UFC star’s boxing inexperience, will return $7 for every dollar risked. The books have determined the draw to be the most unlikely outcome and set the line at 33/1 (or +3300) for that to occur.
As is usual with the fight game, betting on the sure ‘lock’ will get you little in return unless you put the farm on it. Perhaps even the biggest Floyd fans would see the sense in $100 bucks on McGregor?
