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Floyd Mayweather Jr, is an American boxer, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1977. Widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, he is undefeated as a professional (49-0) and is a five-division world champion. Mayweather won fifteen world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes (twice at welterweight).

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25 Aug, 2017

Mayweather vs McGregor Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 4

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The Mac Life releases the fourth episode of Mayweather vs McGregor Embedded, its behind-the-scenes look at McGregor as he attends the press conference for their upcoming fight.

Everything I do is entertainment…He needs to be put to sleep.

The Mac Life – Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather | Episode 5 Grand Arrival

 

19 Aug, 2017

Mayweather vs McGregor All Access Episode 4

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Showtime releases the fourth episode of All Access, its behind-the-scenes series about the build up to the McGregor-Mayweather fight. Dana White:

From the first day I met him I knew he’d be a big star. I call him ‘The Unicorn’. He’s very, very smart. His comedic timing is perfect. He’s a very likable guy. There’s no persona with Conor McGregor. He is who he is. I asked his girlfriend one time, ‘Is he like this 24/7?’ and she said, ‘Y’know Dana, sometimes I wake up and he’s shadow boxing in his underwear at three in the morning. That’s who he is.’…If Conor McGregor wins this fight, and he knocks out Floyd Mayweather, it will be the greatest upset in the history of sports. It is literally all anyone will talk about for a year…He has the ability to make you believe.

12 Aug, 2017

All Access: Episode 3

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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.

11 Aug, 2017

Mayweather: McGregor’s switch strategy won’t work

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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.

5 Aug, 2017

All Access: Episode 2

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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.

28 Jul, 2017

Showtime releases ‘Mayweather vs McGregor All Access’

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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.

20 Jul, 2017

4 Days, 4 Cities behind-the-scenes video

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The Mac Life releases a behind the scenes video of the McGregor-Mayweather tour, called 4 Days, 4 Nights. It follows the tour from McGregor’s arrival in LA through to the London press conference.

Let’s see what he says on the 26th. I’ll be sitting there with a nice big grin on my face, as the new king of boxing.

16 Jul, 2017

Prankster blags his way into getting backstage with McGregor

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Zack Alsop, a YouTuber who specializes in getting backstage access to concerts and events, details how he fooled security at the London world tour press conference for Mayweather, eventually ending up being in the group that was with McGregor when he went onstage.

So this was it… the moment when I’d finally get to fulfill the 4th thing that I wanted to do. Ask Conor whether he’s prefer to fight 20 duck-sized Mayweathers, or one Mayweather-sized duck.

12 Jul, 2017

McGregor-Mayweather Face Off audio released

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White releases a video that shows what McGregor and Mayweather said to each other during their face-off in LA.

CMG: Look me in the eye. I’m gonna bounce your head off the canvas. One shot is all it takes me. Anywhere on the dome. Anywhere on the dome, son. You can keep your gloves up too. I break the guard. My shots break the guard.
FM: Easy work. Easy work.
CMG: Four rounds and your unconscious….
FM: You ain’t making it out of the first round. Keep talking.
CMG: You ain’t knocked nobody out in over 20 years, motherf-cker. Them hands sore already? Do your hands hurt in the cold. You should get them massaged out. I’m a f-ckin’ animal. If this was a real fight you’d be dead already. If this was a real fight you’d be dead already. 20 seconds and I’d smash you within an inch of your life.
FM: Just show up
CMG: I’m right here. You ain’t gonna do shit.
White: I just noticed his suit says ‘F-ck you’.

Dana White’s Video Blog | MAY/MAC WORLD TOUR | Ep. 2

10 Jul, 2017

McGregor-Mayweather Los Angeles livestream

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McGregor and Mayweather will appear on a livestream from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday 11 July. Show Starts 9.30 pm (GMT) 5.30 pm (ET), and 2.30pm (PT)

Mayweather vs. McGregor: Los Angeles Press Conference | SHOWTIME

29 Jun, 2017

Mayweather posts speed bag video

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Mayweather posts a video of himself showcasing his speed on the double end bag, with a message for those doubting him due to his age.

I know I’m not the same fighter I was 20 years ago, I’m not the same fighter I was 10 years ago… As a matter of fact, I’m not the same fighter I was 5 years ago, I’m just an old legend putting in work in 16 oz gloves.

26 Jun, 2017

McGregor mural reaction video

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The Mac Life releases a video of McGregor’s reaction to the mural of him punching Mayweather in the face. Kavanagh, who commissioned the mural, leads him into the SBG gym to see it.

That is unbelievable. F-ck Floyd Mayweather! Imma see you soon!

22 Jun, 2017

Mayweather works out in California gym

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Mayweather appears in a video, working out for four hours at the Ten Goose Boxing Gym in Van Nuys, California in preparation for his fight with McGregor.

You name him, I beat him. I can get a black eye, I can get a bloody nose, at the end of  the day I don’t have a bad payday, and I don’t have a bad day under the lights.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER ON FIRE; FIRST OFFICIAL LOOK INTO TRAINING CAMP FOR MCGREGOR CLASH (IN GREAT SHAPE)

17 Jun, 2017

Joshua responds to Mayweather challenge

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Joshua responds to Mayweather’s challenge for people to show their authentic lives with a selfie video — like Mayweather’s — taken outside a private jet.

We’re doing the Mayweather challenge. This ain’t my plane. These ain’t my whips…But these are my true friends. That’s all I got! Mayweather challenge, show us how you’re living.

(FUNNY) ANTHONY JOSHUA TAKES THE MAYWEATHER CHALLENGE: "THIS AIN'T MY PLANE"

15 Jun, 2017

Dana White answers fan questions on livestream

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White appears live on Facebook to answer fan questions. He confirms the date, venue, weight and gloves choice. He says the undercard will be put together by Mayweather’s side.

I think that whenever two guys get in there and start throwing punches, anything is possible. If you talk to Conor McGregor he’ll make you belive he’ll win this fight…Conor will turn around and fight again this year after the Mayweather fight…there will be no MMA on this event this event, only boxing…the weight was not an issue at all with Floyd Mayweather, which I didn’t expect…the press conference will be ridiculous…Mayweather, seriously guys, has not complained about anything, he’s been actually really easy to deal with.

10 Jun, 2017

Mayweather spars six rounds against Haney in prep for McGregor fight

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Mayweather has begun sparring for his super fight with McGregor. He posed with young, up-and-coming prospect Devin Haney after taking the 18-year-old six rounds. Haney, who is 15-0 as a professional already and 22 years Mayweather’s junior, is preparing for his lightweight contest with Erick Daniel Martinez on June 24.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER "WORKING" FOR MCGREGOR SHOWDOWN; FIRST TRAINING FOOTAGE RELEASED

20 Apr, 2017

McGregor sends ‘protege’ boxing lesson

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McGregor posts an Instagram video of him critiquing the boxing techniques of a ‘protege’. He also talks about the Mayweather fight, and about training his son to be a fighter.

Floyd may crap his jocks after all and if so I will go back to true fighting or just pick another boxer like manny or something…When my son is born I will build him up into a multiple free fighting world champion also. Just like his old man. I look forward to it.

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