TEMPE — Weeks before 2017’s most heated boxing matchup between “The Notorious” reigning UFC lightweight champion Connor McGregor and longtime undefeated boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Arizona State football holds a competition of its own — Manny Wilkins vs. Blake Barnett.
Barnett, the sophomore Alabama transfer, is new to Arizona State. Since arriving in the spring, he’s had to adjust to the offense, playbook, scenery, heat, etc.
Likewise, McGregor is new to boxing. He’s new to the technique, style of fighting and the ring itself. But that’s what Barnett thinks will gives him the advantage against Mayweather on Aug.