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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 15: Conor McGregor visits “Hannity” with host Sean Hannity at Fox News Channel Studios on March 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 15: Conor McGregor visits “Hannity” with host Sean Hannity at Fox News Channel Studios on March 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
On the eve of August 26, 2017, the realm of sports held its collective breath, mesmerized by an unparalleled spectacle: Floyd Mayweather Jr. pitted against Conor McGregor inside a boxing ring. The lead-up to this monumental clash proved nothing short of extraordinary, yet it was the responses of enthusiasts hailing from diverse backgrounds that undoubtedly characterized this extraordinary event.
Recently, Conor McGregor shared a picture on his Twitter that highlighted his dominant position in his fight against Mayweather. As soon as he shared the picture, fans could be seen flocking to ‘The Mystic Mac’s’ post to relive the nostalgic moment.
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Fans react to Conor McGregor commemorating Floyd Mayweather fight
Conor McGregor took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a moment from the majestic match between Mayweather and himself. He posted an image in which he was dominating Mayweather during the fight. Fans flocked to the comment section to relive the epic showdown. He captioned the post with the word “wild” summing up the experience.
One of the fans jokingly proclaimed that McGregor should have chosen a better image rather than the current one.
Bro you couldn’t have chose a different picture??? 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/kd3l8FADoI
— Decu (@DecNFT) August 27, 2023
Another fan stated that this was the right time for McGregor to get back into fighting.
Bout time you get back in the octagon
— FOOTBALLPIPZY⚽️ (@FootballPipzy) August 27, 2023
Moreover, another fan jokingly pressed that it was wild when McGregor hit Mayweather in the back of his head.
Hitting him in the back of he head was wild
— ΞDDIΞ♻️👺 (@altinvestored) August 27, 2023
Furthermore, another fan made a harsh claim that the referee was biased against McGregor in that match.
Ref was in Mayweather’s pocket
— Giggity_King (@Giggity_King) August 27, 2023
One of the fans expressed how impressive McGregor was in his fight against Mayweather.
People don’t realize how impressive you were in this fight
Every other UFC Fighter would have gotten smoked against an all time great
I want to see the rematch
— 🌳𝗕𝗪𝗕🌳 (@BettingWithBush) August 27, 2023
Last but not least a fan called for more matches like this from McGregor.
We need some more of these huge nights in the future Mac
— Tristan (@habman123) August 27, 2023
The reactions portrayed by the fans indicate they had enjoyed the match that happened between McGregor and Mayweather. even though McGregor lost the fight his determination can be lauded as he never set foot into the boxing ring before facing Mayweather. Fans realized this and applauded his tenacity as he shared the nostalgic post on Twitter.
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The unconventional debut: McGregor’s dazzling display and Mayweather’s decisive victory
Conor McGregor launched his assault with a barrage of diverse punches, delivered from various angles. This initial surge enabled McGregor to secure victory in the initial three rounds as per the judges’ scoring. Mayweather, in response, discerned McGregor’s tempo and dedicated the ensuing rounds to targeting McGregor’s body.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 03: Conor McGregor looks on during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter at UFC APEX on March 03, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
McGregor, whose endurance was never his strong suit, began exhibiting signs of exhaustion and instability in the latter part of the seventh round. He managed to stage a resurgence in the eighth round, albeit by this juncture, his punching power had significantly waned, along with his stamina. He even attempted a few unorthodox shots that fell outside the confines of traditional boxing rules.
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The MMA luminary delivered a remarkable performance, showcasing impeccable technique, notwithstanding that this marked his debut in professional boxing. Mayweather’s confidence ultimately propelled him to a triumph by way of TKO. Referee Robert Byrd was compelled to halt the contest at 1:05 of the tenth round to avert the potential for further injury.
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