{"id":242433,"date":"2017-06-16T08:33:17","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T15:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=242433"},"modified":"2017-06-16T08:33:17","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T15:33:17","slug":"andre-ward-explains-how-mayweather-vs-mcgregor-is-good-for-boxing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/conor-mcgregor\/andre-ward-explains-how-mayweather-vs-mcgregor-is-good-for-boxing\/","title":{"rendered":"Andre Ward explains how Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is good for boxing"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, the Conor McGregor<\/a> vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match was formally announced, giving the MMA community plenty to discuss until the two men finally step into the ring together on August 26th. <\/p>\n

While many are thrilled for the fight, some, such as Oscar De La Hoya, believe that a Mayweather-McGregor fight has no benefits<\/a> for boxing, and could even set the sport back. <\/p>\n

The way WBA, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight champion Andre Ward sees it however, not only is the fight an intriguing matchup, it’s actually good for boxing!<\/p>\n

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He spoke to Fight Hub TV:<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s good for boxing. I like it. I\u2019m gonna watch it. I don\u2019t really have an opinion about it in terms of a negative sense. It\u2019s cool. It\u2019s all good.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think if you don\u2019t want to watch it, you don\u2019t have to tune in. You don\u2019t have to follow the build up. You can turn the channel or not read it. I\u2019m not here to promote their fight but I think that the attention that all us fighters are getting – you know, we\u2019re asked about it every time we do an interview from mainstream media – I don\u2019t think that\u2019s a bad thing. I think it can be good, just understand what you\u2019re signing up for. Understand what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s kind of cool that he\u2019s going for 50 in a unique, different way like this instead of just fighting an average guy. And he\u2019s getting paid to do it so you can\u2019t knock that.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

UFC President Dana White of course shares the same sentiment as Ward, and has predicted that the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Pay Per-View, which will have the undercard finalized by Mayweather Promotions, will do over five million buys, more than any other PPV in combat sports history.<\/p>\n

\"Conor<\/p>\n

This article first appeared on BJPenn.com<\/a> on 6\/16\/2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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