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Atlas: McGregor will cheat against Mayweather, then proclaim himself as ‘king of the ring’

Talk about the proposed boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather has been gaining more steam as of late, with the UFC champion flying into Las Vegas reportedly to try and get the fight booked.

While many believe the fight will not be competitive, Boxing analyst Teddy Atlas said that doesn’t matter to McGregor as he is likely to cheat and just use the bout to build his brand.

“If McGregor really can’t win the fight standing up, under (boxing) rules — and those would be the rules — then why would he take it?