The general consensus among combat sports fans seems to be that Conor McGregor put up a great fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., despite being finished in the 10th round.
McGregor, who fought Mayweather in his pro boxing debut, landed some clean punches in the early rounds but faded as the fight went on. ‘Money’ eventually found his rhythm and overwhelmed the Irishman with a late barrage of punches.
Floyd Mayweather Sr., who was in his son’s corner for the bout, got into it with McGregor during last month’s May-Mac media world tour and slammed the UFC lightweight champion for his ‘pathetic’ performance on Aug.