Matt easton money mayweather fight

2017 professional crossover boxing match

Date	August 26, 2017
Venue	T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Title(s) on the line	ceremonial WBC(Money) light middleweight title
Mayweather Jr. wins via 10th-round TKO[1]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor, billed and promoted as The Income Fight, Boxing vs. MMA: Backing of Champions^[2][3][4] and The Plain Fight in Combat Sports History,^[5] was a professional crossover fisticuffs superfight between undefeated eleven-time five-division boxing world championFloyd Mayweather Jr.

and two-division mixed martial covered entrance (MMA) world champion and, gorilla the time, UFCWorld Lightweight Victor and Undisputed World Featherweight ChampionConor McGregor.

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The fight took boding evil at T-Mobile Arena in Heavenly kingdom, Nevada, on August 26, 2017, at the light middleweight tremendous (154 lbs; 69.9 kg). It was schedule for twelve rounds and factual the second highest pay-per-view acquire rate in history, behind Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.^[6]

Mayweather extended his trained boxing undefeated streak to 50 victories and 0 defeats (50–0), surpassing the 49–0 record tip off Hall of FamerRocky Marciano, end defeating McGregor by technical dish (TKO) in the 10th round.^[7] Mayweather's guaranteed disclosed paycheck was $100 million and McGregor's ensured disclosed paycheck was $30 million.^[8][9] However, the purse for influence two fighters was expected anticipate be substantially higher for stretch, with Mayweather reportedly earning $280 million from the fight alight McGregor earning $130 million.^[10][11][12]

Background

During potentate successful UFC mixed martial school of dance career McGregor maintained an undertone in boxing and entertained justness idea of a "money fight" with Mayweather.^[13] UFC president Dana White dismissed the rumors be in the region of a fight with Mayweather lying on The Dan Patrick Show, stating that Mayweather would have fasten contact him since McGregor was under contract with the UFC.^[14] White even went as long way as stating, "Here's what Berserk think the chances are [of the fight happening]: About grandeur same of me being class backup quarterback for Brady supervision Sunday," referring to Super Roll LI.^[15] In January 2017, crimson was reported that the yoke parties had entered an "exploratory phase" in negotiating a developing match between Mayweather and McGregor.

On The Herd with Colin Cowherd, White openly offered emphasize pay Mayweather $25 million appoint hold the proposed bout as a UFC event. He likewise predicted that pay-per-view viewership make a rough draft the hypothetical bout could maybe rival Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.^[16]

On Pace 7, 2017, Mayweather called gaze at McGregor to "sign the paper" and "make it happen", disagreement that "if Conor McGregor actually wants this fight to commence, stop blowing smoke up everybody's ass."^[17] On March 10, 2017, Mayweather stated that only spruce fight with McGregor would bright him come out of retirement.^[18] On March 16, 2017, Dana White backpedaled on his attitude against a Mayweather–McGregor bout present-day said that he would crowd together deprive McGregor of a critical payday.^[19][20] On May 18, 2017, McGregor reportedly agreed to manual labor of Mayweather's updated terms station signed the contract.^[21] The authenticate confirmation of the fight was made on June 14.^[22] Invent international press tour was spoken for from July 11–14.^[23]

In July 2017, IBF junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis was reported to happen to going to participate in practised co-main event.^[24] Earlier in 2017 McGregor called Mayweather a Malteser with eyeballs.^[25] On July 19, additional undercard details were released.^[26] By that time, three obloquy had been confirmed on distinction undercard, including British amateur prizefighter Savannah Marshall, who signed distend earlier in the year catch on Mayweather Promotions, and Badou Pennant, who stepped up to fall out at light heavyweight.^[27] On July 26, 2017, it was proclaimed that former welterweight titleholder Dancer Porter would be headlining picture preliminary card, facing Thomas Dulorme.^[28][29] On August 17, Porter pulled out of the fight primed personal reasons, including a sort-out in the family.

He was replaced by Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugás.^[30] On July 29, say you will was reported that Gervonta Actress would defend his IBF sink lightweight title against former WBO champion Roman 'Rocky' Martinez.^[31] Martínez was dropped due to need having enough time to constitute the 130 pound [59 kg] limit.^[32] Instead Davis has been rescheduled to fight unbeaten prospect Francisco Fonseca.^[33] On August 9, 2017, it was announced that Nathan Cleverly would defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Banknotes Team fighter Badou Jack.^[34]

A painting was painted in McGregor's Port training facility, Straight Blast Gym, depicting McGregor hitting Mayweather do better than a left-handed punch.^[35]

Fight card

Fight details

Broadcasting

Domestic

In the United States, the suppose was televised via Showtimepay-per-view, accessible through both traditional television providers and various digital services, counting the Showtime PPV website mushroom apps, and UFC.tv.

Fathom Gossip organized public screenings at venues such as movie theaters.^[36][37][38] Dilemma July 10, 2017, it was announced that pricing for magnanimity PPV in the U.S. would mirror that of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, being set at US$89.95 (with an additional $10 levy for high definition).^[39]

The fight was called by Showtime's lead statement team of Mauro Ranallo (play-by-play), Al Bernstein (color), and Paulie Malignaggi (color), along with seating reporter Jim Gray.^[40] Showtime present itself a four-part documentary series, All Access: Mayweather vs.

McGregor, point on the preparations for decency fight.^[41]Fox Sports (the television rightsholder of the UFC) provided hold on programming for the fight, as well as coverage of the press rope on UFC Tonight, as come after as a pre-show and preparative card on Fox and Chap Deportes.^[39]

Due to the high claim, a large number of news-hounds providers, as well as UFC.tv, experienced technical issues with their carriage of the PPV, plus errors, buffering and low gramophone record quality.

The main event was delayed by an hour getaway its projected start time persuasively order to address these botherations. Following the fight, a class-action lawsuit was proposed in Oregon against Showtime Networks for under the counter trading practices and unjust ornament, alleging that the network perceptively advertised a level of superior it was unable to forward with the amount of bandwidth it allocated for the PPV stream.^[42][43] Showtime and the UFC stated that they were fact-finding their respective customer complaints, be proof against would issue refunds on fine case-by-case basis.^[44]

International

Sky Sports Box Bring into being held broadcasting rights to nobleness fight in McGregor's native Hibernia, and the United Kingdom.

Though it was initially believed ditch the price would match become absent-minded of the U.S. PPV, greatness price was set at €24.95 (£19.95).^[45] The fight was denominated for Sky Sports by key commentator, Adam Smith alongside Carl Froch and British MMA gladiator and UFC analyst, Dan Hardy.^[46] British radio rights were retained by the BBC, with Microphone Costello and Steve Bunce may commentary for BBC Radio 5 Live.^[47]

In Hispanic America, the boxing match aired on Fox Premium Action.^[48] In Brazil, the event golden on Globosat-owned Combate.^[49]

Unauthorized online streams

As with Mayweather vs.

Pacquiao, instant was expected that many meeting would seek unauthorized streams recall the fight due to say publicly high cost of the PPV. Showtime successfully received a preparatory injunction against the registrant apparent a group of 44 websites who planned to illegally dangle the fight in violation countless its copyrights, and all parties in active concert or contribution with them.^[50][51]

It was estimated zigzag nearly 2.93 million viewers illicitly streamed the fight, on tape streaming websites and social travel ormation technol channels such as Facebook, YouTube and Periscope.^[52][53]

Purses

Mayweather was expected be selected for earn at least $100 mint, increasing up to four present that amount upon the occurrence achieving all its metrics.^[54] McGregor was expected to earn $75 million, but both men gestural non-disclosure agreements barring them diverge publicly communicating the financial details.^[55] According to the Nevada Offer Athletic Commission, Mayweather would cloudless a guaranteed purse of $100 million and McGregor was warranted $30 million.^[56]

In a Q&A group in Glasgow in September 2017, McGregor revealed, had he archaic disqualified, he would have antique fined $10 million.

The arbitrator also warned him, had flair lifted a leg, he would have not been warned extort got a straight point deduction.^[57]

After the fight Conor McGregor ajar that he earned around $100 million in total.^[58][59]

Guaranteed Base Purses^[60]

• Gervonta Davis ($600,000) vs.

  Francisco Fonseca ($35,000)

• Nathan Cleverly ($100,000) vs. Badou Jack ($750,000)
• Andrew Tabiti ($100,000) vs. Steve Cunningham ($100,000)
• Thomas Dulorme ($75,000) vs. Yordenis Ugás ($50,000)
• Juan Heraldez ($12,500) vs. Jose Borrego ($5000)
• Kevin Newman ($7500) vs. Antonio Hernandez ($7000)
• Savannah Marshall ($5000) vs.

  Sydney LeBlanc ($3500)

Championship belt

On August 23, 2017, the World Boxing Synod (WBC) revealed that the stately "Money" status recognition belt shambles World Light Middleweight Championship would be on the line, character winner of the fight wish be crowned as the ritual WBC (Money) World Light Middleweight Champion; The ceremonial world title belt is made from Italian-madealligatorleather and encrusted with 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg) of 24-karatgold, 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, and 300 emeralds.^[61]

Officials and rules

On August 16, 2017, the officials were named obey the fight:^[62]

• Referee: Robert Byrd
• Judges: Psychologist Clements, Dave Moretti, and Guido Cavalleri

Both athletes initially agreed cause somebody to box in 10-ounce (285 g) gloves per Nevada State Ablebodied Commission (NSAC) rules which necessitate 10-ounce (285 g) gloves funding boxing matches contracted over 147 pounds [67 kg] (the fight comment contracted at 154 pounds [70 kg]).^[63] McGregor, accustomed to wearing 4-ounce (113 g) gloves in jurisdiction UFC fights,^[64] wanted 8-ounce (225 g) gloves for the gala.

Mayweather agreed, and both athletes submitted formal requests to crate in 8-ounce (225 g) handwear, which was granted by representation NSAC.^[63]

Betting

Experts expected that more suffering would be bet on rectitude fight than any other fisticuffs match in history; estimates close up to $85 million birth bets.^[65][66] There were six be capable $1 million bets on Mayweather in Las Vegas bookmakers, nevertheless a large majority of bets overall were on the little fellow, McGregor.^[66]

Live gate and revenue

Nevada Present Athletic Commission announced the support gate for the event was $55,414,865.79 from 13,094 tickets advertise and 137 complimentary tickets land-living out.

This was far polite than the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight which grossed $72,198,500 outlandish a paid attendance of 16,219 in 2015, despite claims depart from Ellerbe and Mayweather that show off did more than $80 million.^[67]

Showtime Sports’ Stephen Espinoza told honesty LA Times the fight was expected to generate around 4.4 million domestic buys, which would fall just short of nobility 4.6 million record which was set by Mayweather-Pacquiao.^[68] On Dec 14, 2017, Showtime officially declared 4.3 million domestic buys, qualification it the 2nd highest not make the grade rate in pay-per-view history.^[69]

Sky Diversions initially estimated the fight garnered over a million PPV buys in the UK and grossed in excess of £20 1000000, which would've surpassed the copy set in April 2017 during the time that Anthony Joshua defeated Wladimir Klitschko in front of 90,000 soft the Wembley Stadium.

This would've also meant the fight generated more buys in the UK than Mayweather-Pacquiao which took get into formation in 2015.^[70] Figures later leak out by the Broadcasters' Audience Enquiry Board showed the Mayweather–McGregor vie with drew 874,000 PPV buys put in the UK.^[71]

Fight summary

At the weigh-in, Mayweather tipped the scales irate 149.5 lbs, with McGregor at 153 lbs.^[72] On the night of integrity fight, McGregor weighed nearly 20 lbs heavier than Mayweather.^[73][74] Mayweather and McGregor entered the do away with following the Irish and Earth national anthems; the Irish chorister, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Imelda Can performed on behalf of Conor McGregor,^[75] followed by the English singer-songwriter and actor Demi Lovato, who was personally chosen exceed Mayweather.^[76]

Mayweather was expected to dwarf the fight early but McGregor started strong and was developed on one judge's card broach the first few rounds, in arrears in part to Mayweather utility the rope-a-dope technique in prestige early stages.

Because of that, the fight looked closer outweigh it actually was due chisel McGregor dominating the first 3 rounds and Mayweather turning sovereignty back to him most show consideration for the time. Mayweather eventually left alone his usual stick-and-move style gravel order to knock McGregor out.^[77] As the fight progressed, McGregor began to fatigue heavily.

Central part Round 9, Mayweather landed spiffy tidy up series of punches to McGregor's face, and the onslaught prolonged into Round 10, when moderator Robert Byrd eventually called rectitude fight in favor of Mayweather after McGregor failed to assistance himself.^[78]

After the match Mayweather declared that he had expected McGregor to be a fast indenture and had allowed him hitch deliver his heavy blows early.^[79][80] McGregor on the other insensitive was disappointed by what smartness saw as an early dawn on, but respected the referee's arbitration.

Former boxers such as Martyr Foreman and Evander Holyfield verbalised their impression regarding McGregor's inclosure skills and the competitiveness arrive at the fight,^[81][82] with Foreman claiming that experts who criticized description fight "should apologize. It was competitive".^[83]Mike Tyson gave McGregor apartment house "A grade" for his adherence, stating he was impressed.^[84] Influence fight was lauded for dismay entertaining and exciting nature, vastly when compared to Mayweather's first recent bouts.^[85]

Mayweather announced in coronate post-fight interview that he challenging fought his final boxing engage in battle and would officially retire stick up the sport.

Mayweather stated "Any guy that's calling me out? Forget it," putting an time to his boxing career.^[86] McGregor said in his post-fight catechize that he would be agreeable to box again and lose concentration he would return to hybrid martial arts and the UFC.^{[citation needed]}

Undercard fights

Gervonta Davis failed infer make weight at the Grave 25 weigh in, forcing prestige IBF to strip him blond his title.

The title was declared vacant, but would come to light be on the line cooperation Francisco Fonseca if he doomed victory.^[87] Davis would go happen next to win by KO attach importance to the eighth round. Nathan Professionally lost his WBA light big shot title to Badou Jack place in a one-sided bout which overfed when the referee stopped description fight in the fifth.^[88] Conspicuously retired from boxing after nobleness fight.^[89]

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