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Conor McGregor Says He Could Have Taken Floyd Mayweather’s ‘Head Off’ and Get Disqualified

ByDarryl Pinto

Modified Sep 26, 2020 | 10:44 PM EDT

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Former two-division champion Conor McGregor took to social media and reminisced on arguably one of the biggest moments in sports. ‘The Notorious’ fondly looked back at his 2017 professional boxing debut against the undefeated icon, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather. The two squared off at the T-Mobile Arena in what would become a top-selling event.

The Irish fighter did a thorough analysis of the aforementioned fight that was viewed by both casual as well as hardcore combat fans. The appeal of the match-up rested on whether McGregor’s supreme MMA striking would carry forward into boxing. The perennial optimist, Conor McGregor still believes that his skill set would be enough on a given night.

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The very first shot of the fight. Right on the button through the guard. I didn’t even put anything into that shot. Just placed it. It was hard for me not to dwell on the full 12 rounds that were potentially ahead of me and hold back my shots early. Still tho right on the absolute button. The first punch thrown. Remember the experts saying I wouldn’t land even 1 lol. I landed more than them all. The picture above is the very first punch of the fight thrown, and landed, and inside the very first second of the fight. Bums all of them “experts”. Listen to none of them! Really I should have just sat right thru that shot and took his head off and fuck the distance. If it didn’t work out just give him a good boot into the neck and get DQ’d and fined and who’d give a fuck. I’m upset I fully followed the rules for that fight to be honest. Floyd deserved a volley at the least. A shoulder even, break the face. Manny not so much tho I don’t think, but I will see how the build up goes and wait to hear what bitter old Freddie Roach has to say and then make a decision. My Whiskeys at half a b and climbing I could take a fine. I’d rather fight MMA anyway not sure why I’ve been held back like this, it’s borderline criminal at this stage. The biggest number generator in the game asking for four fights since February this year and getting left on seen. It’s pretty fucked up when I keep thinking of it. I’ve been right here this whole time. Bob Chapek, do you copy! I repeat, Bob Chapek – Do You Copy! Anyways boxing it is for now and I’m up for this! I hope no bottling takes place here. I’m already agreeing to these limited rules and holding back my full array of weapons. Let’s get it going guys. Much love, the champ champ
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This is not the first time that McGregor has shared his insight into the fight. Chiefly, the Irishman has always been involved in analyzing his own work and attempting to make adjustments. Although he displayed great success in the early moments of the Mayweather bout, the boxing Hall of Famer outclassed him. Floyd famously stopped ‘The Notorious‘ in the tenth-round of their fight.

Conor McGregor drops yet another hint of a boxing return

The UFC megastar recently announced that he would step into the boxing ring once more. Moreover, he surprised fight fans with the confirmation that Manny Pacquiao was to be his opponent. There was speculation that the aforementioned bout would take place due to the fact that they shared a management agency.

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What’s more, Manny Pacquiao has shown an interest to lace up the gloves against the Irishman. Manny spoke out through his assistant via ESPN and more or less confirmed his willingness to scrap against the UFC standout.

Read: Manny Pacquiao Confirms Conor McGregor Fight- Possible Timeline Revealed

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The fight will serve as Conor’s second pro boxing bout, and the WBA Super welterweight champion will be a game opponent. Additionally, the contest will surely be yet another blockbuster affair as both athletes are bonafide stars. With McGregor and Pacquiao as headlining features, the event could rake in the highest numbers in boxing history.