All Access: Episode 3
McGregor and Mayweather appear in the third Episode of Showtime’s All Access. McGregor:
I could snap him down, latch up his neck and sleep him in seconds. So, I don’t give a fuck about him, I don’t hold respect for him, I will not show him respect in the fight. I don’t think he lasts four rounds, that’s being honest. Not only do I think I will beat him, I think I will also make it look easy.
Dana White posts Malignaggi ‘pushdown’ video
White posts a video of the moment Malignaggi fell to the floor in his sparring session with McGregor. Malignaggi has claimed in interviews that he was pushed down by McGregor.
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McGregor-Malignaggi sparring video
White posts a video of McGregor and Malignaggi sparring.
For all the people who think @thenotoriousmma can’t box. This is gonna be a FIGHT!!!! For those that don’t know this is Conor vs Paulie Malignaggi former IBF and WBA World Champion.
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Mayweather: McGregor’s switch strategy won’t work
At his Media Scrum, Mayweather says he has been keeping a close eye on McGregor’s preparations for their fight, and says he already know McGregor’s game plan, and says it won’t work against him.
It’s about doing your homework. It’s not really just watching fight tapes. It’s knowing the person that you’re facing across the ring from you…That’s called doing your due diligence and your homework on your opponent. Not just watching film and fight tapes…Even right now. I know what Conor McGregor is down to. He’s down. I think he was a little bit heavy. I think he’s at 160 now, so he’s down. Yeah, I mean I know what’s going on.
McGregor, he’s going to come out, and he’s going to keep switching. I already know what he’s going to do. He’s going to come out southpaw, then he’s going to switch the other way. But when you keep switching, all you’re going to do is burn energy.
Live: McGregor Media Workout
McGregor will host a media workout at the UFC Performance Institute in preparation of his fight against Floyd Mayweather from 11pm GMT.
McGregor shows Versace gown
McGregor shows off his custom-made Versace gown, which was a gift from Donatella Versace.
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Mayweather-McGregor undercard announced
Showtime and Mayweather Promotions announce three bouts for the Aug. 26 boxing event from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, including a pair of title fights. In a WBA light heavyweight title match, champion Nathan Cleverly will defend his belt against Badou Jack, a former WBC super middleweight champion who is stepping up in weight. Cleverly:
This is a fight I have wanted ever since Badou Jack moved to light heavyweight and I’m delighted to fight in Vegas on an event like this.
Badou:
To be a part of this event and fighting on this card is historic. Nothing beats it. I’m excited to get back in the ring. I’m getting ready to take that belt, and win a title in my second weight class.
In an IBF junior lightweight title matchup, undefeated Gervonta Davis defends his belt against Costa Rica’s Francisco Fonseca. A 10-round cruiserweight bout, between Chicago’s Andrew Tabiti and Philadelphia’s Steve Cunningham, is also announced.
Hardy to commentate McGregor-Mayweather for Sky Sports
Hardy, a former UFC welterweight contender, is named by Sky Sports as part of the UK and Ireland commentating team for the McGregor-Mayweather bout.
This will be the first boxing match that I’ve worked on. Obviously I’ve worked a lot with boxers in the past. I’ve trained alongside boxers because back in the day with mixed martial arts, they were the only real combat athletes around me that knew what they were doing. As soon as it becomes a mixed martial arts fight, (boxers) become interested. There have been questions that have come from (boxers) in the past that will prepare me for this, I think. I understand the boxing mentality and I understand what they’re going to be looking at as far as Conor McGregor as a new addition to the sport.
McGregor Game of Thrones parody
McGregor, Mayweather and White appear in a Game Of Thrones-inspired parody video.
Two worlds collide…
🗡️🥊 #MayweatherMcGregor Is Coming… #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/i9x2Fh9TVF
— Conor McGregor News (@ConormcGregor5) August 7, 2017
Mayweather vs. McGregor: Something To Prove
McGregor and Mayweather appear in a fan-made video.
Commentators: I can’t visualize Floyd Mayweather losing…Conor McGregor has exactly, a zero percent chance in this fight…He doesn’t have the skills, hes not on the same level, I expect Floyd to destroy him.
McGregor: I am a man with something to prove.
Fake Conor McGregor in NYC
A fake Conor McGregor talks with fans and takes selfies in New York City:
Fan: He should be training, ‘cos that boy he’s gonna be fighting’s gonna pout up a big fight.
I MET CONOR MCGREGOR TODAY IN NEW YORK CITY!! pic.twitter.com/2Wrkdd970K
— Colm Flynn (@colmflynnire) August 6, 2017
All Access: Episode 2
Showtime releases the second episode of All Access. The episode follows McGregor’s and Mayweathers preparation for their August 26 fight, as well as some backstory about their upbringing.
Mayweather. Conor McGregor has the swag and the aura. That’s why he’s in the position he’s in. But, you don’t have Mayweather’s way, so you can’t get Mayweather’s payday…If he feels he’s the best fighter on Earth, I feel like I’m the best fighter on any planet.
McGregor: I don’t fight like anyone else. You can’t prepare for me. Look at Floyd’s past opponents; they have all feared him. They have all given him respect. I don’t give a f— about him. I don’t respect him. I will not show him respect in the fight…I will be ruthless in there…I am not messing around here. This is a confident, hungry, young man that’s coming for an aging fighter. And that’s it.
After party announced
McGregor announces an after party at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas, to take place after his fight with Mayweather.
Conor McGregor after party announced. $35 for women, $45 for men. Expedited entry: $45 for women, $75 for men. pic.twitter.com/gPeuIbJtXW
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 1, 2017
First PPV commercial released
The first pay-per view commercial is released for the McGregor-Mayweather fight.
Two kings collide. One will reign.
Sky Sports: McGregor-Mayweather PPV will be £19.95 in UK
Sky Sports announces it has beaten BT Sports for the rights to broadcast the McGregor-Mayweather fight on August 26, live on pay-per-view. Ahead of the fight, Sky Sports viewers will be able to enjoy a range of support programming across both TV channels and digital platforms, in addition to all the pre-fight build up from behind the scene. The cost of the event will be £19.95 for UK customers; €24.95 for those in Ireland, across all forms of booking up until midnight Friday 25 August. From then on the cost will still be £19.95 / €24.95 if bookings are made via remote control and online, but will cost £24.95 / €29.95 if booked via the phone. An additional £2 / €2 booking fee still applies if bookings are made via a telephone agent. Cable customers are asked to contact their operator for booking information.Sky Sports:
This is surely one of the most anticipated and intriguing contests we’ve ever seen on Sky Sports Box Office. Can the charismatic Conor McGregor, so formidable in the octagon, make the switch to the ring and create history? What will it mean for Mayweather’s legacy – one of the greatest fighters of all time but coming out of retirement and facing a man at the very top of his game? It’s set to be a huge night in Las Vegas – one you won’t want to miss.
Mayweather and McGregor dwarves to fight in Vegas
In an echo of the McGregor-Mayweather fight, two dwarves are set to fight in Las Vegas’ Hustler Club, on August 5. It’s rumoured that the fight will last a total of 3 rounds and ‘Mini Mayweather’ is currently the favourite as he previously fought Mini Pacquiao.
Frampton fight cancelled after Gutierrez shower slip
The Frampton-Gutierrez fight is called off after Gutierrez slips in the shower on the eve of the bout. Gutierrez suffers facial cuts, bruising to the head and breaks two teeth in the accident. Frampton had weighed in a pound over the featherweight limit, which meant the contest would not have been a WBC title eliminator for him. Frampton’s manager, McGuigan:
We’re all so disappointed. It was a freak accident. He slipped in the shower, smashed his face, the guy is concussed. He has a deep gash on his chin, his nose, lost two of his teeth.
Showtime releases ‘Mayweather vs McGregor All Access’
Showtime releases the first episode of Mayweather vs McGregor All Access featuring mainly press conference highlights. The next three episodes are to include training/interviews/drama.
McGregor’s shows off fancy footwork
McGregor posts a photo of himself displaying some unorthodox foot movements during a pad session.
Re-writing prizefighting.
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McGregor’s gruelling workout video
McGregor gives supporters an insight into his training, as he uploads a video of himself in camp at the UFC Performance Institute in Sin City. As part of his strength and conditioning regime, he is combining old methods with new — using a state-of-the-art hydraulic squatting machine alongside traditional chin up bars and bar bells.
