“Greatest performance in professional boxing!” – Conor McGregor gives surprising compliment to rival Floyd Mayweather lauding undefeated boxer’s masterclass against Canelo Alvarez
Conor McGregor takes a dig at Canelo Alvarez and claims to give a better performance than the Mexican against Floyd Mayweather.
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Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather (Image Courtesy: Imago)
Conor McGregor is looking forward to fighting Floyd Mayweather again; this time, he plans to settle the score. McGregor and Mayweather crossed paths in August of 2017, which turned out to be a mega event. The renowned fighter made a widely recognized move by venturing into the sport of boxing. On top of that, against Mayweather, one of the greatest boxers of all time,
During the fight, the ‘Notorious’ was outperformed by Mayweather, who made it look very easy. Ultimately, Mayweather managed to halt the fight in the 10th round. This victory extended his record to 50 wins and 0 losses in what would be his last professional match.
Recently, McGregor posted clips from Mayweather’s impressive victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in September 2013. The Irishman commended his rival for delivering an outstanding performance against the fighter. McGregor, aged 35, also hinted at a potential rematch with Mayweather while drawing a comparison to Canelo.
He wrote, “One of the greatest performances in Professional Boxing this was. I landed more shots on Floyd than Canelo. I’d love another go.” McGregor might need to check the stats again as he landed 111 punches on ‘Money’ during the course of ten rounds, which was a commendable achievement but fell just short of the 117 punches that Alvarez connected with in his twelve-round fight a few years earlier.
Mayweather vs. McGregor 2 is something that is always on the table, and both fighters have shown interest in it from time to time. It won’t be surprising to see them work out a deal and make that happen in the near future.
Conor McGregor doesn’t mind fighting Canelo Alvarez in his southpaw stance
Conor McGregor has expressed his willingness to step into the boxing ring for a potential matchup against Canelo Alvarez. Such a fight has the ability to not only capture the imagination of fans but also potentially break numerous pay-per-view (PPV) records in the world of combat sports.
It’s worth noting that McGregor and Canelo Alvarez undeniably stand out as two of the most prominent figures in the world of combat sports. What adds an interesting layer to their profiles is the shared experience of having faced the legendary Floyd Mayweather at different periods in their careers. While Canelo Alvarez is as expected considered the frontrunner in a potential boxing match against McGregor, the UFC star exudes a notable sense of confidence in his abilities.
In an interview, McGregor emphasized how his southpaw stance, a left-handed boxing style, could serve as a pivotal element in any future encounter with Alvarez, hinting at the strategic advantages he believes it could provide. This intriguing prospect has captured the attention of fans and could lead to a high-stakes showdown in the world of combat sports.
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