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Mayweather vs McGregor undercard announced
The predicted richest fight in combat sports history is set to take place on August 26 as Floyd Mayweather has come out of retirement to meet UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor in the boxing ring. While the masses will be tuning in to see the main event spectacle, many have been anxious to see who […]
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NAC to vote on 8 oz. glove use for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
When it was first agreed upon, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor‘s blockbuster boxing match was supposed to be contested in 10 oz. gloves. From the sounds of it, however, that could change. After receiving criticism for demanding the use of 10 oz. gloves, which could well dampen the power of McGregor’s punches, Mayweather attempted to […]
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Paulie Malignaggi discusses potential boxing match with Conor McGregor
Paulie Malignaggi can’t seem to keep Conor McGregor‘s name out of his mouth. After leaving the Irishman’s training camp with a bad taste in his mouth, the retired two-division boxing champ has had plenty to say about him. On Wednesday, the trend continued, as Malignaggi went off on a McGregor tirade on Twitter, answering many […]
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This Dude Wrote a Career Retrospective Song for Conor McGregor on the Ukelele
It sure has been a long journey for Conor McGregor. No matter your opinion on the guy, if you delete his trash talk and brash in-your-face swagger, all you’re left with is a ridiculous list of accomplishments. Sure, he has a fire-spittin’ Lambo and pants that look like they’d be hanging in the back of […]
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Another sparring partner from Conor McGregor’s camp exposes ‘truth’ of what happened with Paulie Malignaggi
The latest news surrounding the mega-money fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is all about the sparring sessions and fallout between “The Notorious” and former two-weight boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi. A series of photos that allegedly made Malignaggi look like McGregor got the best of their two sparring sessions made the recently retired […]
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Floyd Mayweather wants to beat McGregor “for all the blacks around the world”
Last month, during Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor‘s international press tour, McGregor made a few questionable remarks, several of which were deemed to be racist. The most controversial of McGregor’s remarks occurred during a backstage interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live, when he was asked about the film Rocky 3 – in which Rocky trains at an all-black […]
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Floyd Mayweather vows not to use his traditional style against Conor McGregor
Floyd Mayweather is regarded as one of the greatest defensive boxers ever. The undefeated pugilist has confounded some of the toughest opposition on earth with his elusiveness, and most people expect more of the same when he boxes MMA export Conor McGregor on August 26. Apparently, however, Mayweather plans to divert from the style for […]
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Floyd Mayweather claims he has ‘lost a step,’ lists Conor McGregor’s advantages
On August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will take his first steps into the professional boxing arena. Yet despite his youth in the sport, he will not be taking on another newbie in some community center basement or banquet hall. He will be taking on undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., a man widely considered […]
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Paulie Malignaggi explains the honest talk he had with Conor McGregor that resulted in a rude awakening
Even though Paulie Malignaggi and Conor McGregor spent 20 rounds punching each other, there still seems to be no respect amongst the former sparring partners. Malignaggi, a former two-division boxing world champion was brought in by McGregor’s team to be a sparring partner in preparation for the big money fight against Floyd Mayweather set to […]
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Did Paulie Malignaggi reveal Conor McGregor’s kryptonite?
Paulie Malignaggi says that he got the best of Conor McGregor during their second sparring session and it would have only gotten worse for the UFC lightweight champion if he was still a part of his fight camp as he got back into his groove. While Malignaggi recently retired from boxing, Floyd Mayweather will be […]
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Paulie Malignaggi: ‘My counter punching was sharper’ sparring Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is known for his counter punching ability. Just look at how he beat Jose Aldo in 13 seconds to win the undisputed UFC featherweight title. Although as good of a counter puncher McGregor is, recently retired former two division boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi says that just after two sparring sessions, his counter […]
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Floyd Mayweather’s last opponent believes Conor McGregor has a real chance to win
It is difficult to find people who are confident in Conor McGregor‘s chances against boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather. Andre Berto, however, who is the last man to have fought Mayweather in the boxing ring, is one of those people. Berto explained his confidence in McGregor on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. “When it comes […]
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PHOTO | Conor McGregor lands cover of ESPN the Magazine’s Fighting Issue
UFC lightweight champion and transcendent MMA star Conor McGregor has added another feather to his hat. The Irish striking specialist will be featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine’s Fighting Issue, and honored with a corresponding feature article. See Conor McGregor on the cover of ESPN the Magazine’s Fighting Issue below: The Conor McGregor […]
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Tyron Woodley says Georges St-Pierre should be honest on reason for his comeback
After nearly four years away from competition, Georges St-Pierre is expected to return to the Octagon in November. Not only will St-Pierre be returning to fight in the UFC, the former welterweight champion is looking to jump up a weight class and take on UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping. If victorious against Bisping, St-Pierre will […]
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Paulie Malignaggi was told the one person with no bias who can end sparring controversy isn’t allowed to speak with media
The beef between team Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi hasn’t been squashed yet as the mystery of what happened during their second sparring session is still a matter of who you ask. Malignaggi, who was asked to join McGregor’s training camp for the mega-money match against Floyd Mayweather quit camp after members from McGregor’s camp […]
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Paulie Malignaggi explains why Conor McGregor is having difficulty progressing as a boxer
Paulie Malignaggi is no longer a part of UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor‘s training for undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. The former two-division boxing champ made his exit feeling as though he’d been unfairly represented by McGregor and his team. Since his departure from Team McGregor, Malignaggi has repeatedly blasted the Irishman on social media. […]
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Dave Chappelle explains why he won’t be attending Mayweather vs. McGregor, gives take on racism allegations
Big boxing matches have always been star-studded events. When the camera pans over the floor seats at any big fight, you’re bound to see dozens of actors, athletes, comedians and musicians taking in the action. The upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight, which is widely considered one of the biggest fights ever, is no […]
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Jose Aldo gives his take on McGregor-Malignaggi beef
In July, we learned that former two-division boxing champ Paulie Malignaggi would be helping UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor prepare for his blockbuster August 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Unfortunately, things have soured since then, as Malignaggi has abandoned McGregor’s camp, as he feels he’s been portrayed poorly by McGregor and his team. And […]
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VIDEO | Mayweather vs. McGregor: Something To Prove
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will square off in a super-fight on August 26 live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Floyd Mayweather will attempt to improve his boxing record to a perfect 50-0 by defeating the UFC’s most popular champion Conor McGregor inside the squared circle. […]
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Paulie Malignaggi once again blasts “no balls” Conor McGregor
News that former two-division boxing champ Paulie Malignaggi would be helping UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor prepare for his August 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather was met with widespread intrigue and excitement. Unfortunately, things have taken a nasty turn since the pair’s latest sparring session, as Malignaggi has taken issue with the way he’s […]
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Paul Malignaggi details how to make Conor McGregor “whimper like a girl”
Former two-weight boxing champion Paul Malignaggi recently parted ways with Team McGregor. The “Magic Man” was irate with “Mystic Mac” and his squad after photos from their sparring sessions were leaked to the public by one of McGregor’s team members. The leaked photos insinuated that McGregor had gotten the better of Malignaggi during their sparring […]
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VIDEO | Mayweather vs. McGregor All Access: Episode 2
Check out episode two of “Mayweather vs. McGregor All Access”. In this episode, we see the arrival of Paul Malignaggi to Conor McGregor’s fight camp. McGregor and Malignaggi sparred on two separate occasions and according to the “Magic Man”, no knockdowns occurred during those contests. With that said, members of McGregor’s team released photos that […]
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Paul Malignaggi claims he wasn’t paid by Team McGregor and explains why that is ok
Former two-weight boxing champion Paul Malignaggi was brought in to help current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor prepare for his upcoming super fight with Floyd Mayweather. Unfortunately the relationship between “Mystic Mac” and the “Magic Man” turned sour rather quickly, this after photos from the pairs sparring sessions were made public by a member of […]
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Firas Zahabi says Floyd Mayweather will be expert on range, not Conor McGregor
In just a few short weeks, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the ring with Floyd Mayweather for a highly anticipated showdown that is being dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’ by the combat sports community. The fight will see McGregor look to make his successful professional boxing debut, while also looking to […]
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Paulie Malignaggi reveals more juicy details from sparring session with Conor McGregor
Former two-weight boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi was brought in as a sparring partner for Conor McGregor’s camp for his mega-money fight against Floyd Mayweather. Malignaggi, who recently retired from boxing, had a couple of sparring sessions with McGregor but called it quits after McGregor’s camp “exploited” him with photos from the sparring showing McGregor […]
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Nick Diaz weighs-in on Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather
Un just a few short weeks, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated prizefighter Floyd Mayweather will step into the ring together in a highly anticipated showdown. Ahead of the fight, there has been some drama in the camp of Conor McGregor, as former boxing champion Paul Malignaggi left the camp in the midst of […]
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Paul Malignaggi issues statement, has officially parted ways with Team McGregor
Former two-weight boxing champion Paul Malignaggi is no longer working with Team McGregor. The retired boxer, who was brought in to help current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor prepare for his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, made headlines earlier this evening when he put “Mystic Mac” and his team on blast for their lack of […]
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Paul Malignaggi details how his sparring with Conor McGregor ACTUALLY went down
Earlier today photos surfaced on social media of Paul Malignaggi laid out on the boxing ring canvas with current UFC lightweight champion of the world Conor McGregor standing over top of him. Check out the photo below. Ghostie pic.twitter.com/ViSNzrWV0J — Conor McGregor News (@ConormcGregor5) August 3, 2017 The former two-weight boxing champion, Malignaggi, was not […]