Boxing/UFC 2018-25

Pin-seeker said:
Say what you want about McGregor,but he basically made the UFC.
No one could promote/sell a fight like him,even in boxing.
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I’d say he elevated it. Absolute marketers dream. You only need to look at buy rates across boxing and UFC. There’s no doubting he was the biggest draw in combat sports. Probably alongside Mayweather - but he benefitted from worldwide popular opponents like Pacquiao, Canelo and De La Hoya.
 
Fromtherough said:
I’d say he elevated it. Absolute marketers dream. You only need to look at buy rates across boxing and UFC. There’s no doubting he was the biggest draw in combat sports. Probably alongside Mayweather - but he benefitted from worldwide popular opponents like Pacquiao, Canelo and De La Hoya.
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Crazy to think that the 2nd biggest ppv in boxing was Conor v mayweather.
Let’s be honest,it was an exhibition.
Not a chance McGregor beats mayweather at boxing.
Put them in the octagon with mma rules & it’s over in the first round.
 
Pin-seeker said:
Crazy to think that the 2nd biggest ppv in boxing was Conor v mayweather.
Let’s be honest,it was an exhibition.
Not a chance McGregor beats mayweather at boxing.
Put them in the octagon with mma rules & it’s over in the first round.
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True - boxers don’t transition well to MMA. Notable exception was Mercer knocking out Sylvia. But that was within 10 seconds.

Just has a look at the odds for Pimblett and Gaethje. Not sure how Pimblett is the strong favourite.
 
Fromtherough said:
True - boxers don’t transition well to MMA. Notable exception was Mercer knocking out Sylvia. But that was within 10 seconds.

Just has a look at the odds for Pimblett and Gaethje. Not sure how Pimblett is the strong favourite.
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gaethje is knocking on a bid now.
In his prime he’d be favourite.
 
Pin-seeker said:
gaethje is knocking on a bid now.
In his prime he’d be favourite.
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It’s just odd to me. Don’t get me wrong, I’d like Pimblett to win. However, Its hard to compare the respective level of opposition, including when they’ve fought the same people. The Ferguson and Chandler Pimblett fought were not operating at the same level as when they faced Gaethje. Just on experience, Gaethje should be favourite.
 
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