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• Teddy Atlas Says Mayweather Better Finish McGregor For Boxing Lifers

  22-08-2017 23:37
  Renowned boxing trainer Teddy Atlas is counting on Floyd Mayweather to stop Conor McGregor. On Aug. 26, McGregor and Mayweather will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The “super fight” will air live on Showtime pay-per-view. Mayweather insists that this will be his final bout and is looking to end his […]
  
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• Conor McGregor's corner finalized for Floyd Mayweather fight

  22-08-2017 23:18
  The corner for Conor McGregor’s historic boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather has been finalized.
  The four men who will be alongside McGregor on Aug. 26 are SBG striking coach Owen Roddy, SBG head coach John Kavanagh, UFC featherweight Artem Lobov, and cutman Tommy McCormack. Kavanagh confirmed the news Tuesday.
  Roddy, an Irish MMA pioneer and longtime teammate of McGregor, will be the lead cornerman, meaning he will be the only individual allowed in the ring with McGregor between rounds.
  
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• Bobby Lashley, King Mo Lawal and Stephan Bonnar will be featured in wrestling PPV event

  22-08-2017 23:00
  A match that will feature two MMA fighters and a UFC Hall of Famer, as Bobby Lashley teams with King Mo Lawal against Stephan Bonnar & Moose (former NFL offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka), will be on a pro wrestling pay-per-view show on Nov. 5.
  Global Force Wrestling, the new name for the promotion formerly known as TNA (Total Nonstop Action), is presenting what has been its traditionally biggest event of the year, and is doing an angle involving American Top Team.
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• Derrick Lewis Believes Fabricio Werdum is Taking Him Lightly

  22-08-2017 22:19
  Derrick Lewis doesn’t get the impression that Fabricio Werdum thinks he’s in for much of a challenge on Oct. 6. Lewis and Werdum are set to clash inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The heavyweight tilt will be part of the UFC 216 card. “The Black Beast” is coming off a TKO loss […]
  
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• Pop Star Demi Lovato to Perform National Anthem Prior to Mayweather vs. McGregor

  22-08-2017 22:17 via sherdog.com
  Demi Lovato will perform the national anthem prior to the highly anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, Mayweather Promotions announced Tuesday.
  
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• Conor McGregor Claims he Can KO Floyd Mayweather in 10 Seconds

  22-08-2017 21:52
  Pro boxing debutant Conor McGregor is facing a sizeable task against boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night in Las Vegas Mayweather, a 49-0 veteran heralded as one of the greatest boxers to have ever lived, would hold a pretty significant advantage over the UFC lightweight champion, it would seem. Not according to McGregor… […]
  
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• Matt Hughes Continues Recovery; Friend Posts Video of Ex-UFC Champ Grappling

  22-08-2017 21:45 via sherdog.com
  Matt Hughes continues to show remarkable improvement after being involved in a serious accident approximately two months ago.
  
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• Boxing’s Ana Julaton Talks TUF 26 Tryout, Bellator MMA

  22-08-2017 21:22
  Pro boxer and mixed martial artist Ana Julaton didn’t make it onto The Ultimate Fighter 26 during tryouts for the show earlier this year. At least, not yet. Her tryout got her as far as being placed on the standby list, meaning if there’s an injury to a competitor on the show, she could yet […]
  
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• Lee Says Tony Ferguson, Joe Rogan & Eddie Bravo are “Into Some Weird Old Sh*t”

  22-08-2017 21:17
  UFC lightweight Kevin Lee has managed to trash upcoming opponent Tony Ferguson, Joe Rogan & BJJ coach Eddie Bravo in one interview The “Motown Phenom” certainly has a way with words. While seemingly lobbying for a fight with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor in January, Lee branded the entire nation of Ireland as “inbred with […]
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor Embedded (Ep. 2): The Fighters Greet Fans

  22-08-2017 21:07
  Episode two of Mayweather vs. McGregor Embedded is here. In the second episode, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather greet their fans.  We also see Mayweather showcasing the potential mouthpieces he’ll wear for the fight on Aug. 26. McGregor brings his baby to a workout session inside the UFC Performance Institute and Mayweather unwinds at the […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor prop bets include ‘will Nate Diaz walk out with Mayweather’

  22-08-2017 21:00
  A boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor was a long shot to ever even happen, so it’s appropriate that Saturday’s clash is accompanied by some equally bizarre betting opportunities.
  Bovada has released odds for several intriguing prop bets for the dream fight that takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. this weekend. Starting with the entrances, bettors can splash some cash down on who will have the bigger entourage and longer walkout (both favoring May
  
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• Matt Hughes is Rolling Just Two Months After Horrific Accident

  22-08-2017 20:58
  UFC legend Matt Hughes is showing signs of an absolutely incredible recovery following the major accident which could have easily taken his life Hughes was involved in a truck-train collision in Illinois in June. The UFC Hall of Famer was in a coma and was later assessed by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center following the […]
  
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• Francis Ngannou Isn’t Counting on Replacement Opponent at UFC 215

  22-08-2017 20:25
  Francis Ngannou doesn’t believe the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will find a suitable replacement opponent in time for Sept. 9. Ngannou was set to meet Junior dos Santos inside the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The heavyweights were supposed to clash on the main card of UFC 215. “Cigano” was pulled from the card due to […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Confident That Conor McGregor Won’t Make Weight

  22-08-2017 20:00
  The 40-year-old boxer is so sure that UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will miss weight that he is counting on it making him a profit Mayweather believes that McGregor is currently struggling to make weight just days away from stepping into the ring: “Conor McGregor is extremely heavy right now,” Mayweather recently told FightHype. “I […]
  
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• Joe Cortez Says Conor McGregor Will Fight Within The Rules on Aug. 26

  22-08-2017 19:53
  Hall of Fame boxing referee Joe Cortez is confident that Conor McGregor will keep the action clean on Aug. 26. McGregor will step inside the boxing ring for the first time in his fighting career against Floyd Mayweather. The bout takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’ll air live on Showtime […]
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor: Official Fight Card and Bout Order

  22-08-2017 19:42
  The highly anticipated “Money Fight” between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor takes place this Saturday, Aug. 26 The bout will take place at Las Vegas’ T Mobile Arena, featuring the two biggest names in their respective sports. Check out the full bout order and schedule below: Pay-Per-View Fight Card (PPV card can also be […]
  
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• “I am Not in the Least Bit Racist” – Cody Garbrandt Sets Record Straight

  22-08-2017 19:25
  Following a recent Twitter spat with Aljamain Sterling, UFC bantamweight champ Cody Garbrand found himself the target of allegations of racism For Garbrandt, the situation which had arisen from a simple private message sent to Jamaican bantamweight Sterling was uncalled for. According to “No Love” Sterling had previously made inflammatory comments about him and sent […]
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor Embedded, Episode 2: ‘I’m fresh as f*ck’

  22-08-2017 19:21
  In the Mayweather vs. McGregor Embedded second episode, Conor McGregor gets some rounds in for the final time and signs a fan’s cast. Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather signs autographs for a pop-up merchandise shop in Las Vegas, and then goes roller skating.
  
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• Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Week 7’ Play-by-Play & Results

  22-08-2017 19:20 via sherdog.com
  Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 7 play-by-play kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.
  
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• Coach Kavanagh Recounts Conor McGregor’s Reaction to Landing Mayweather Bout

  22-08-2017 19:07
  SBG Ireland Patriarch John Kavanagh has described how Conor McGregor compared himself to Bruce Lee upon learning his bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. was on Mayweather vs. McGregor was announced to the public in June, but those behind the scenes knew more than they could let on. John Kavanagh, the head coach of UFC lightweight […]
  
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• Demi Lovato to perform national anthem before Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor main event

  22-08-2017 19:00
  The Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor show just added more star power to the festivities.
  Pop music sensation Demi Lovato will perform the national anthem ahead of the main event of Mayweather-McGregor on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
  This will be Lovato’s first time singing the anthem at a boxing match, though she is no stranger to combat sports events. The 25-year-old singer is a noted MMA fan and she’s been spotted attending UFC and Bellator shows. She’
  
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• Lyoto Machida vs. Derek Brunson Official as UFC Fight Night 119 Headliner in Sao Paulo

  22-08-2017 18:11 via sherdog.com
  The return of “The Dragon” is official.
  
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• Nevada commission head explains why UFC must be Mayweather vs. McGregor co-promoter

  22-08-2017 18:00
  It was a surprise two weeks ago when one entry popped up on the Nevada Athletic Commission’s (NAC) meeting agenda: The UFC was requesting to be a co-promoter for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing event.
  UFC president Dana White had long said Mayweather vs. McGregor would not be a UFC production and that his organization would not be an official promoter — just helping Mayweather Promotions and Showtime push the mega fight.There’s a good reason why the UFC requested
  
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• Despite Ali vs. Inoki comparisons, there’s no true precedent for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

  22-08-2017 16:08
  Mixed matches with boxers against wrestlers or MMA fighters have happened numerous occasions, and in almost every case, the rules basically predetermined the outcome The fact that Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather are even fighting, let alone that this will likely end up being either the first or second biggest grossing event in the history of combat sports, is a testament to the change in the economics and in the media.
  Fights similar to this have been talked about since the beginning of time
  
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• John Kavanagh reveals first message Conor McGregor told him about Floyd Mayweather fight

  22-08-2017 15:00
  Throughout Conor McGregor’s rise through the UFC, the Irishman always seemed to take a particular glee at chirping across the fence at Floyd Mayweather — and in turn, the undefeated boxer was never far off with his own retort.Of course, few could’ve predicted that those insults would actually manifest themselves into the spectacle that will take place Aug. 26, when McGregor and Mayweather meet in a 12-round boxing match that will likely go down as one of the most lucrative figh
  
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• Morning Report: Hall of Fame boxing referee who trained Conor McGregor says fouling won’t be an issue against Mayweather

  22-08-2017 14:00
  Last week, disgruntled former training partner Paulie Malignaggi warned that Conor McGregor was a dirty fighter who might get disqualified against Floyd Mayweather, Jr if he continued to use the roughhouse tactics he employed in sparring. But now, the man who oversaw those sparring sessions is refuting that claim.
  Hall of Fame boxing referee Joe Cortez, who was hired by the McGregor camp to oversee all of his sparring session and train McGregor in the intricacies of the boxing ruleset, recently
  
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• Kairat Akhmetov-Geje Eustaquio Tops One Championship ‘Total Victory’ on Sept. 16 in Jakarta

  22-08-2017 11:12 via sherdog.com
  Former One flyweight champion Kairat Akhmetov will headline One's “Total Victory”card, squaring off with the Philippines' Geje Eustaquio in a 135-pound main event.
  
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• Bovada Releases Mayweather-McGregor Prop Odds, From Trump Tweets to Lil Wayne's Shirt

  22-08-2017 10:12 via sherdog.com
  Whether or not you think Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's ”Money Fight” is the Super Bowl of combat sports, you'll be able to bet on it as if it was.
  
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• Bellator Free Fight: Veta Arteaga vs. Brooke Mayo

  22-08-2017 09:05
  Bellator is pumping out free fights as we get closer to their next event (Aug. 25). Bellator 182 takes place inside the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. Veta Arteaga and Bruna Ellen will throw leather on the main card. Arteaga hopes to win her second straight bout. The official YouTube channel of Bellator released the full […]
  
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• Bellator Free Fight: Chidi Njokuani vs. Thiago Jambo

  22-08-2017 08:40
  Bellator is releasing some free fights in anticipation of their next card (Aug. 25). Bellator 182 is set to take place inside the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. In the main event, Chidi Njokuani will do battle with former welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov. A win for Njokuani will put him closer to title contention. […]
  
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• Bellator Free Fight: Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Bubba Jenkins

  22-08-2017 08:31
  Bellator has rolled out a free fight to hype up their next event (Aug. 25). Bellator 182 takes place inside the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. Georgi Karakhanyan will take on Daniel Pineda on the card. He will look to rebound from a majority decision loss to Emmanuel Sanchez back in January. The official […]
  
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• Paulie Malignaggi: Dana White is The Reason Why MMA Has no Ali Act

  22-08-2017 08:07
  Paulie Malignaggi is placing blame on Dana White for not allowing the Ali Act to be used in mixed martial arts (MMA). Malignaggi and White aren’t on friendly terms after the “Magic Man” didn’t like how his sparring sessions with Conor McGregor were handled. Malignaggi is now firing shots at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) […]
  
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• Matt Hughes back on the mats doing jiu-jitsu just two months after bad vehicle crash

  22-08-2017 08:02
  A country boy can survive, indeed.
  UFC legend Matt Hughes was on the mats appearing to be able to train a bit of Brazilian jiu-jitsu just two months after being seriously injured in a truck-train crash in Illinois. Hughes’ friend Tony Zucca posted the incredible video on his Instagram page Monday night. I leave for only five days and come back to his ass wanting (and able) to roll!Unbelievable!Spare me the grappling lessons.The only things that are important: firing muscles that haven't be
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - John Kavanagh

  22-08-2017 07:47
  John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor's long-time coach, will make his traditional fight week appearance to preview the Mayweather fight.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - Kevin Lee

  22-08-2017 07:45
  Kevin Lee will preview his UFC 216 interim lightweight title fight against Tony Ferguson.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - Derrick Lewis

  22-08-2017 07:42
  Derrick Lewis will discuss his UFC 216 fight against Fabricio Werdum.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - Cody Garbrandt

  22-08-2017 07:39
  UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt will preview his Nov. 4 title defense against TJ Dillashaw.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - Lou DiBella

  22-08-2017 07:34
  Boxing promoter Lou DiBella will join us in studio to discuss Mayweather-McGregor, the combat sports business, Heather Hardy and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - Bob Bennett

  22-08-2017 07:31
  Nevada Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett will discuss all things Mayweather-McGregor from a commission standpoint.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - David Fogarty

  22-08-2017 07:27
  Conor McGregor's personal photographer David Fogarty will talk about what it has been like embedded with the McGregor camp.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 396 - Mick Konstantin

  22-08-2017 07:21
  Irish musician Mick Konstantin will join us to play his smash hit "There's Only One Conor McGregor."
  
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• White, Novitzky React To Jones’ Potential Anti-Doping Violation

  22-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Disappointment was the consensus emotion as UFC President Dana White and UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky held a media scrum at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas shortly after the two were informed of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation by light heavyweight champion Jon Jones before his UFC 214 win over Daniel Cormier. “It's unbelievable,” White said. “These never come at a good time. They're always bad, especially with somebody l
  
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• Unfiltered Episode: Kevin Lee

  22-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  No. 7 UFC Lightweight Kevin Lee calls in to talk about his interim UFC Lightweight title fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 216, the controversial end to his fight with Michael Chiesa in OKC, Conor McGregor being a "paper champion", deciding to just be himself, and more. Plus, Jim and Matt talk about Junior Dos Santos getting flagged by USADA, options for Francis Ngannou, Chris Weidman's potential move to Light Heavyweight, and a slew of recently announced fights like Fabricio Werdum vs. Derrick
  
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• Road to Mayweather-McGregor: The Spirit of 2014

  22-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Pre-order Mayweather-McGregor now digitally and watch on any device | Get tickets for biggest fight in combat sports historyIt was the summer that changed everything. And in the third summer since 2014 truly announced the arrival of Conor McGregor and his SBG Ireland teammates to the world stage, “The Notorious” one is on the verge of changing it all once again. This Saturday, he will meet boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather not only in the future Hall of Famer’s backyard of
  
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• Road to Mayweather-McGregor - Artem Lobov

  22-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Pre-order Mayweather-McGregor now digitally and watch on any device | Get tickets for biggest fight in combat sports historyIt’s 65 and cloudy in Dublin, Ireland, with thunderstorms and / or showers expected today and Wednesday. It’s a far cry from the forecast in Las Vegas, where sunny skies and high temperatures are par for the course leading into Saturday’s bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.So forgive UFC featherweight Artem Lobov if he and his teamm
  
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• McGregor Declares Himself 'New God Of Boxing' At Grand Arrivals

  22-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  It’s only the beginning of Conor McGregor’s first fight week as a professional boxer and he’s already given himself a promotion before Saturday’s clash with Floyd Mayweather.“Floyd can talk about whatever he wants to talk about,” the UFC lightweight champion said at Toshiba Plaza in Las Vegas during the grand arrivals of both competitors before their megafight at T-Mobile Arena. “He can talk any kind of trash he wants, because he’s talking to the n
  
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• Lopez, Sanchez the two newest UFC fighters

  22-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Two more UFC contracts were awarded after the seventh episode of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, with one fighter making a second appearance this week while another put on an instant classic over three rounds. Joby Sanchez picked up a win during the first week when the Contender Series launched, but he wasn't offered a contract that night, so he came back for one more shot at the big show. This time around, Sanchez got the job done with an impressive second round finish to earn his
  
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• Brennan Ward Anticipates Exciting Bout With Fernando Gonzalez

  22-08-2017 06:00
  Brennan Ward believes fans are in for a treat when he and Fernando Gonzalez trade leather. Ward and Gonzalez will compete inside the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY this Friday night (Aug. 25). The bout will be part of the Bellator 182 card. This will be Ward’s first bout since January. Speaking to MMAMania.com, […]
  
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• Georgi Karakhanyan Says He’s Still Hungry & Has ‘Big Goals’

  22-08-2017 05:30
  Georgi Karakhanyan isn’t done competing by a long shot. Karakhanyan is set to take on Daniel Pineda this Friday night (Aug. 25) at Bellator 182. The two will do battle inside the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. Karakhanyan is coming off a majority decision loss to Emmanuel Sanchez and will look to rebound. During a […]
  
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• Who Would be Favored Between Conor McGregor, Paulie Malignaggi?

  22-08-2017 05:22
  Former two-weight boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi would be the favorite if he were fighting Conor McGregor. Malignaggi, who sparred with the UFC lightweight champion previously, retired from the sport after a knockout loss to Sam Eggington earlier this year. He posted a 36-8 record, including seven knockout victories. McGregor, of course, faces Floyd Mayweather […]
  
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