Published 18:29 IST, August 28th 2020
Conor McGregor pokes fun at Floyd Mayweather as he reminisces BIG MONEY crossover fight
While celebrating the 3rd anniversary of ‘Money Fight,’ Conor McGregor posted an image from the bout, claiming that he ‘carried Floyd’ for most of the fight.
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In last three years, UFC star Cor McGregor has called out boxing great Floyd Maywear to a rematch multiple times. former UFC Champion can frequently be seen taunting legendary boxer or praising him for showing up to fight, which took place in August 2017. However, despite various callouts, Cor McGregor is yet to receive a word from Floyd Maywear for much-awaited rematch.
Undeterred, Cor McGregor continues to make his point. Recently, while celebrating third anniversary of ‘Money Fight,’ Cor McGregor posted an im from bout, claiming that he ‘carried Floyd’ for most of fight. “3 years ago today I carried Floyd for his final boxing match. Wow time flies when you’re stacking cheddar. Happy retirement champ,” wrote Cor McGregor.
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Did Cor McGregor really “carry” McGregor vs Maywear fight?
statement me by torious One seems very far-fetched, as going into ‘Money fight’ Floyd Maywear was undefeated at 49-0 (after McGregor vs Maywear: 50-0), while Cor McGregor was making his boxing debut. Even though Cor McGregor dominated in first round, he was t able to keep up with experienced Floyd Maywear in later rounds. In end, Floyd Maywear secured win via a TKO in tenth round.
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Despite losing, Cor McGregor received biggest paycheck of his career. According to reports, “Floyd Maywear's guaranteed disclosed paycheck was $100 million and McGregor's guaranteed disclosed paycheck was $30 million”. However, after ding brand promotion and or bonuses, two fighters earned way more than that. “Maywear reportedly earning $280 million from fight and McGregor earning $130 million”.
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After fighting Floyd Maywear, Cor McGregor returned to UFC where he fought Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. Though he delivered some vicious left-hands, torious One got bested in fourth round of fight via submission. His fight against Nurmagomedov drew 2.4 million PPV buys, most ever for an MMA event. His last opponent was Donald Cerrone, who he defeated in under 40 seconds at UFC 246. After that, Cor McGregor retired from sport, claiming that game doesn’t excite him anymore.
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19:00 IST, August 28th 2020