Mayweather v Conor McGregor: boxer beats UFC star in superfight – as it happened
Fight report: Mayweather retires undefeated after victory
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"I do not care about his records or achievements. It's man vs man." @theophilusafe
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4.13am 04:13
Here’s that interview with a calm and cool Conor:
Updated at 4.40am BST
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4.31am 04:31
Apparently there are issues with the pay per view ordering system - the same problem happened for Mayweather-Pacquiao - so the start of the main event may well be delayed.
August 27, 2017
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4.48am 04:48
And now we await the main event, which is likely to be delayed due to issues with the pay-per-view system.
T-Mobile Arena
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We've got @MikeTyson, @OzzyOsbourne, and @KingJames in the house! #MayweatherMcGregor 🥊 pic.twitter.com/h9gD8XtorN
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4.50am 04:50
As is customary in any event when nothing is happening on the internet, we will resort to pictures of famous people:
August 27, 2017
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4.52am 04:52
Shots of Floyd in the locker rooms as Conor and Floyd make their final preparations. Conor is stripped to the waist and has his hands wrapped. Floyd a little behind, getting his hands wrapped and still in his tracksuit. The cheers are louder in the arena for Conor, not surprising given the huge Irish contingent who have travelled to Vegas for the fight.
Bryan Armen Graham
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Official Showtime Sports statement on the PPV issues. pic.twitter.com/iWOpSuxXMp
Updated at 4.58am BST
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4.53am 04:53
Looks like the delay won’t last too long:
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4.56am 04:56
Just a reminder that the fighters will compete in lighter than usual 8oz gloves. That could theoretically help McGregor, whose victory hopes are pinned on a knockout.
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4.57am 04:57
Ed emails in: “Fantasy fights I’d pay big money to see: Trump vs Putin. What would be yours, Tom?” I would pay to see me v Mayweather - as long as I was paid $30m.
Mayweather v McGregor
40 Age 29
49 Fights 0
49 Wins 0
26 KOs 0
0 Draws 0
0 Losses 0
5ft 8in Height 5ft 9in
149.5lbs Weight 153lbs
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5.01am 05:01
Tale of the tape
We’re not far off now. The anthems are being played. While we wait here’s how the two men measure up. You will note that Conor McGregor has never lost a boxing fight:
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5.06am 05:06
Conor is making his way to the ring. He stares down the camera and then raises his fists as he enters the arena. A big roar from the crowd (or the Irish part of it anyway). He allows himself a little smile once he’s in the ring - if he’s nervous he’s doing a good job of disguising it.
August 27, 2017
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5.08am 05:08
And here comes Floyd ... in a mask. I assume it’s Floyd anyway, the mask doesn’t help. Cheers from the crowd - but plenty of boos too. Not that Floyd minds - he is well used to playing the villain and has made plenty of money out of it.
SHOWTIME Boxing
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Let's do this. #MayweatherMcGregor #AboveTheNoise pic.twitter.com/ZwqDVWE2B7
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5.10am 05:10
Just a recap: we’ll have 12 rounds tonight.
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5.11am 05:11
Conor is announced first. They can’t give his boxing record as he doesn’t have one. But he’s 21-3 in MMA for what it’s worth. Conor has really perfected the stare down the camera. I am mildly intimidated and I’m in the safety of my seat.
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5.13am 05:13
Floyd announced next with that 49-0 record. Plenty of boos - boos that he thrives on. Only Darth Vader enjoys his villainy more and [SPOILER ALERT] he died in Return of the Jedi.
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5.17am 05:17
Round one
Conor said he would attack and he’s true to his word. He gets in a few body blows but Mayweather absorbs them. He’s known for figuring his opponents out early and letting them attack. Irish “Oles!” ring around the arena. Floyd goes for a bigg-ish straight that Conor dodges - and the Irishman then stands with his arms behind his back. Excellent showboating. McGregor hasn’t looked out of his depth - but it’s still early. I have to give that round to the Irishman - he was more aggressive. He landed one good uppercut counter.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 9-10 McGregor (Mayweather 9-10 McGregor)
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5.21am 05:21
Round two
Conor said he would KO his opponent early. Let’s see what he can do. He gets a little excited and aims some punches at the back of Mayweather’s head - the ref warns him. Mayweather then lands a right hand. But Conor switches stance to land a flurry of blows. Conor looks ... can I say comfortable? His punches are a little crude but they are landing. Floyd has thrown very few punches so far.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 9-10 McGregor (Mayweather 18-20 McGregor)
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5.26am 05:26
Round three
McGregor throws another hammer punch at the back of Mayweather’s head and is warned again - fine in MMA, not so much in boxing. He needs to be careful or he’ll be penalised. Conor looks a lot bigger than his opponent and is leaning on Floyd, tiring him out. Floyd is smiling but Conor is working his jab well and catches Floyd with a few. A better round for Floyd but - and I’m shocked to say this - the Irishman has won all three rounds so far by my count.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 9-10 McGregor (Mayweather 27-30 McGregor)
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5.29am 05:29
Round four
Conor peppers Floyd with some body shots - one is a little south of the torso in the forbidden place and Floyd lets the ref know. On two minutes, Conor lands a big left but Mayweather counters and catches his opponent a few times. Floyd is coming forward more now and pushing the pace a little. Conor’s punches are starting to look more tired - they’re almost pushed. Conor still leads overall on my card though.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 37-39 McGregor)
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5.33am 05:33
Round five
Floyd is out of his corner first to start the fifth - not bad for a 40-year-old. Conor is proving an awkward opponent for Floyd - coming in at odd angles and using his weight advantage in clinches. If this goes deep and Conor is still ahead Floyd could be in trouble - he is not a knockout puncher these days by any means. A good left from Mayweather with 30 seconds left of the round.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 47-48 McGregor)
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 77-75 McGregor)
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5.37am 05:37
Round six
Whatever happens now, Conor has won respect. Floyd turns his back on McGregor and he gets rocked. The veteran looks far less calm than the rookie. But Mayweather comes forward and catches McGregor with some good blows and the Irishman’s hands drop. Conor sticks his tongue out and chuckles - he’s having fun. $100m worth of fun. It’s even on my scorecard going into the seventh.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 57-57 McGregor)
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5.41am 05:41
Round seven
And we’re into the second half of the fight. Conor hasn’t KO’d his opponent like he said he would - but this is more impressive than a victory through a wild punch. Remember that MMA fights don’t last as long as 12-round boxing contests so endurance could tell. Then again, Floyd is 40...
Conor turns Floyd again - a lot of shoving from the Irishman and he looks tired. Floyd catches him with a few more - and Conor’s punches look a little slow and sluggish.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 67-66 McGregor)
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5.45am 05:45
Round eight
A lovely sidestep from Conor to avoid Mayweather’s blow - he looks light on his feet still but it’s his arms that appear tired: he’s just not hurting Floyd. That said, the Irishman gets a few blows in before Floyd counters. He ends the round an uppercut before Conor follows a right to the body with a head shot. Floyd’s round ... just.
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5.49am 05:49
Round nine
Conor has never fought for so long in a single professional fight. Maybe he knows he needs to go for the knockout because he charges out for the start of the round. He appears to have got in a big body blow but he’s warned for a low blow. As the fighters are separated, Conor puts in a late blow. With around 90 seconds to go, Conor check the clock and Floyd gathers hmself and comes in for the kill. He’s picking the Irishman off at will now and Conor tries to go into the clinch. The rookie’s hands are dropping. This could be over soon.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 87-84 McGregor)
I think Conor needs a KO now to win - but as he tires he’s losing any kind of power in his punches. It’s his lack of experience at a fight going this long that’s really hurting him. And Floyd comes forward - he’s rocked by a big right. The Irishman doesn’t go down though and continues. But his legs have gone and Floyd goes in for the kill - and the ref stops it.
Updated at 5.54am BST
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5.52am 05:52
Floyd Mayweather wins by TKO!
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5.54am 05:54
The two men embrace in the ring. There’s clearly respect from Floyd - and no wonder, the rookie lasted 10 rounds with one of the great fighters. Conor lacked two things as the fight went on - his punches lacked bite and he just didn’t have the legs to last through a 12-round fight.
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5.58am 05:58
Floyd - now 50-0 in his career - speaks after the fight: “[Conor]’s a tough competitor - we gave the fans what they wanted to see
“He’s a lot better than I thought he was ... he used different angles. But I was the better man ... It was our gameplan to take our time and take him out down the stretch.”
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6.00am 06:00
Floyd Mayweather announces his retirement
Floyd: “I chose the right dance partner for my last dance ... this was my final fight”
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6.02am 06:02
Conor speaks: “I thought it was close ... I get a little floppy when I get tired ... [Floyd] was a lot more composed. You’ve got to give it to him ... I don’t know if I will box again”
Floyd Mayweather retires at 50-0 after boxing victory over Conor McGregor
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Tom Lutz with contributions from Bryan Armen Graham in Las Vegas
Sunday 27 August 2017 08.23 BST First published on Sunday 27 August 2017 01.00 BST
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Mayweather v Conor McGregor: boxer beats UFC star in superfight – as it happened
Fight report: Mayweather retires undefeated after victory
UFC
(@ufc)
"I do not care about his records or achievements. It's man vs man." @theophilusafe
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4.13am 04:13
Here’s that interview with a calm and cool Conor:
Updated at 4.40am BST
Share
4.31am 04:31
Apparently there are issues with the pay per view ordering system - the same problem happened for Mayweather-Pacquiao - so the start of the main event may well be delayed.
August 27, 2017
Share
4.48am 04:48
And now we await the main event, which is likely to be delayed due to issues with the pay-per-view system.
T-Mobile Arena
(@TMobileArena)
We've got @MikeTyson, @OzzyOsbourne, and @KingJames in the house! #MayweatherMcGregor 🥊 pic.twitter.com/h9gD8XtorN
Share
4.50am 04:50
As is customary in any event when nothing is happening on the internet, we will resort to pictures of famous people:
August 27, 2017
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4.52am 04:52
Shots of Floyd in the locker rooms as Conor and Floyd make their final preparations. Conor is stripped to the waist and has his hands wrapped. Floyd a little behind, getting his hands wrapped and still in his tracksuit. The cheers are louder in the arena for Conor, not surprising given the huge Irish contingent who have travelled to Vegas for the fight.
Bryan Armen Graham
(@BryanAGraham)
Official Showtime Sports statement on the PPV issues. pic.twitter.com/iWOpSuxXMp
Updated at 4.58am BST
Share
4.53am 04:53
Looks like the delay won’t last too long:
Share
4.56am 04:56
Just a reminder that the fighters will compete in lighter than usual 8oz gloves. That could theoretically help McGregor, whose victory hopes are pinned on a knockout.
Share
4.57am 04:57
Ed emails in: “Fantasy fights I’d pay big money to see: Trump vs Putin. What would be yours, Tom?” I would pay to see me v Mayweather - as long as I was paid $30m.
Mayweather v McGregor
40 Age 29
49 Fights 0
49 Wins 0
26 KOs 0
0 Draws 0
0 Losses 0
5ft 8in Height 5ft 9in
149.5lbs Weight 153lbs
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5.01am 05:01
Tale of the tape
We’re not far off now. The anthems are being played. While we wait here’s how the two men measure up. You will note that Conor McGregor has never lost a boxing fight:
Share
5.06am 05:06
Conor is making his way to the ring. He stares down the camera and then raises his fists as he enters the arena. A big roar from the crowd (or the Irish part of it anyway). He allows himself a little smile once he’s in the ring - if he’s nervous he’s doing a good job of disguising it.
August 27, 2017
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5.08am 05:08
And here comes Floyd ... in a mask. I assume it’s Floyd anyway, the mask doesn’t help. Cheers from the crowd - but plenty of boos too. Not that Floyd minds - he is well used to playing the villain and has made plenty of money out of it.
SHOWTIME Boxing
(@ShowtimeBoxing)
Let's do this. #MayweatherMcGregor #AboveTheNoise pic.twitter.com/ZwqDVWE2B7
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5.10am 05:10
Just a recap: we’ll have 12 rounds tonight.
Share
5.11am 05:11
Conor is announced first. They can’t give his boxing record as he doesn’t have one. But he’s 21-3 in MMA for what it’s worth. Conor has really perfected the stare down the camera. I am mildly intimidated and I’m in the safety of my seat.
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5.13am 05:13
Floyd announced next with that 49-0 record. Plenty of boos - boos that he thrives on. Only Darth Vader enjoys his villainy more and [SPOILER ALERT] he died in Return of the Jedi.
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5.17am 05:17
Round one
Conor said he would attack and he’s true to his word. He gets in a few body blows but Mayweather absorbs them. He’s known for figuring his opponents out early and letting them attack. Irish “Oles!” ring around the arena. Floyd goes for a bigg-ish straight that Conor dodges - and the Irishman then stands with his arms behind his back. Excellent showboating. McGregor hasn’t looked out of his depth - but it’s still early. I have to give that round to the Irishman - he was more aggressive. He landed one good uppercut counter.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 9-10 McGregor (Mayweather 9-10 McGregor)
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5.21am 05:21
Round two
Conor said he would KO his opponent early. Let’s see what he can do. He gets a little excited and aims some punches at the back of Mayweather’s head - the ref warns him. Mayweather then lands a right hand. But Conor switches stance to land a flurry of blows. Conor looks ... can I say comfortable? His punches are a little crude but they are landing. Floyd has thrown very few punches so far.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 9-10 McGregor (Mayweather 18-20 McGregor)
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5.26am 05:26
Round three
McGregor throws another hammer punch at the back of Mayweather’s head and is warned again - fine in MMA, not so much in boxing. He needs to be careful or he’ll be penalised. Conor looks a lot bigger than his opponent and is leaning on Floyd, tiring him out. Floyd is smiling but Conor is working his jab well and catches Floyd with a few. A better round for Floyd but - and I’m shocked to say this - the Irishman has won all three rounds so far by my count.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 9-10 McGregor (Mayweather 27-30 McGregor)
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5.29am 05:29
Round four
Conor peppers Floyd with some body shots - one is a little south of the torso in the forbidden place and Floyd lets the ref know. On two minutes, Conor lands a big left but Mayweather counters and catches his opponent a few times. Floyd is coming forward more now and pushing the pace a little. Conor’s punches are starting to look more tired - they’re almost pushed. Conor still leads overall on my card though.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 37-39 McGregor)
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5.33am 05:33
Round five
Floyd is out of his corner first to start the fifth - not bad for a 40-year-old. Conor is proving an awkward opponent for Floyd - coming in at odd angles and using his weight advantage in clinches. If this goes deep and Conor is still ahead Floyd could be in trouble - he is not a knockout puncher these days by any means. A good left from Mayweather with 30 seconds left of the round.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 47-48 McGregor)
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 77-75 McGregor)
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5.37am 05:37
Round six
Whatever happens now, Conor has won respect. Floyd turns his back on McGregor and he gets rocked. The veteran looks far less calm than the rookie. But Mayweather comes forward and catches McGregor with some good blows and the Irishman’s hands drop. Conor sticks his tongue out and chuckles - he’s having fun. $100m worth of fun. It’s even on my scorecard going into the seventh.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 57-57 McGregor)
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5.41am 05:41
Round seven
And we’re into the second half of the fight. Conor hasn’t KO’d his opponent like he said he would - but this is more impressive than a victory through a wild punch. Remember that MMA fights don’t last as long as 12-round boxing contests so endurance could tell. Then again, Floyd is 40...
Conor turns Floyd again - a lot of shoving from the Irishman and he looks tired. Floyd catches him with a few more - and Conor’s punches look a little slow and sluggish.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 67-66 McGregor)
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5.45am 05:45
Round eight
A lovely sidestep from Conor to avoid Mayweather’s blow - he looks light on his feet still but it’s his arms that appear tired: he’s just not hurting Floyd. That said, the Irishman gets a few blows in before Floyd counters. He ends the round an uppercut before Conor follows a right to the body with a head shot. Floyd’s round ... just.
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5.49am 05:49
Round nine
Conor has never fought for so long in a single professional fight. Maybe he knows he needs to go for the knockout because he charges out for the start of the round. He appears to have got in a big body blow but he’s warned for a low blow. As the fighters are separated, Conor puts in a late blow. With around 90 seconds to go, Conor check the clock and Floyd gathers hmself and comes in for the kill. He’s picking the Irishman off at will now and Conor tries to go into the clinch. The rookie’s hands are dropping. This could be over soon.
Guardian’s unofficial score: Mayweather 10-9 McGregor (Mayweather 87-84 McGregor)
I think Conor needs a KO now to win - but as he tires he’s losing any kind of power in his punches. It’s his lack of experience at a fight going this long that’s really hurting him. And Floyd comes forward - he’s rocked by a big right. The Irishman doesn’t go down though and continues. But his legs have gone and Floyd goes in for the kill - and the ref stops it.
Updated at 5.54am BST
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5.52am 05:52
Floyd Mayweather wins by TKO!
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5.54am 05:54
The two men embrace in the ring. There’s clearly respect from Floyd - and no wonder, the rookie lasted 10 rounds with one of the great fighters. Conor lacked two things as the fight went on - his punches lacked bite and he just didn’t have the legs to last through a 12-round fight.
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5.58am 05:58
Floyd - now 50-0 in his career - speaks after the fight: “[Conor]’s a tough competitor - we gave the fans what they wanted to see
“He’s a lot better than I thought he was ... he used different angles. But I was the better man ... It was our gameplan to take our time and take him out down the stretch.”
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6.00am 06:00
Floyd Mayweather announces his retirement
Floyd: “I chose the right dance partner for my last dance ... this was my final fight”
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6.02am 06:02
Conor speaks: “I thought it was close ... I get a little floppy when I get tired ... [Floyd] was a lot more composed. You’ve got to give it to him ... I don’t know if I will box again”
Floyd Mayweather retires at 50-0 after boxing victory over Conor McGregor
Mayweather to earn at least $100m, McGregor set for $30m purse
Conor McGregor: from plumber to Mayweather challenger
LIVE Updated
Tom Lutz with contributions from Bryan Armen Graham in Las Vegas
Sunday 27 August 2017 08.23 BST First published on Sunday 27 August 2017 01.00 BST
Send your stories and gist to genesisnollywood@gmail.com. Call or WhatsApp: +2348035655009
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