Current UFC lightweight champion of the world Conor McGregor took his talents to the squared circle tonight in Las Vegas where he battled undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather at T-Mobile Arena.
Unfortunately for McGregor fans, after a very competitive first few rounds he was eventually stopped by Mayweather in round ten.
Here is how the boxing community reacted to tonight’s Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor result:
It's a Mayweather Win 4sure, but I could actually see Conor getting DQed 4going UFC on us. The house wins the bets & a 2nd fight happens
— Shane Mosley (@ShaneMosley_) August 27, 2017
I have to say. Damn good fight. Conor has some fire.
— Shane Mosley (@ShaneMosley_) August 27, 2017
Mayweather is walking him down. He is more aggressive than I have ever seen. He knows he has this in the bag.
— Shane Mosley (@ShaneMosley_) August 27, 2017
Damn good fight. Mayweather put on a hell of a show. Conor did much better than I had expected. Hats off to both guys. Worth the money
— Shane Mosley (@ShaneMosley_) August 27, 2017
It was a 9 great fight! I didn't want to see it end https://t.co/vWith4nqXy
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) August 27, 2017
Boxer vs. MMA Fighter? End of the day we are all fighting for the same thing @Wroxer going the distance together @holyfield https://t.co/LvE1jc5WVE
— WROXER ® (@wroxer) August 26, 2017
Tough act to follow! McGregor/Mayweather https://t.co/Z6N6UCfEtP
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) August 27, 2017
Respect to McGregor for taking a chance but congrats to Floyd on #50!
— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) August 27, 2017
Good luck champ. Get this win. I got next. #letsgo #bestfightthebest #manUp https://t.co/Be3T433zMm
— Hi-Tech Lomachenko (@VasylLomachenko) August 27, 2017
FUCK YOU #MayweatherVsMcGregor BOTH OF YOU ARE DISRESPECTING THE SPORT OF BOXING #CaneloGGG Sept 16th https://t.co/SX1Co1Uuj8
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) August 25, 2017
Who remembers the movie "The Great White Hype?". Classic Movie wasn't it? Funny as hell lol.
— Paul Malignaggi (@PaulMalignaggi) August 27, 2017
Any lesser man would've got his ass beat tonight McGregor earned a fan for life @ShowtimeBoxing @FloydMayweather @TheNotoriousMMA
— MagicMan 5X Champ (@AntonioTarver) August 27, 2017
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— Canelo Alvarez (@Canelo) August 27, 2017
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