According to Jim Lampley, everything that went on in the boxing ring between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor in August was an elaborate ploy to set up a big-money rematch.
The HBO broadcaster told TMZ on Wednesday that he believes Mayweather threw a few rounds to make McGregor look good with an eye toward a second fight — and another financial windfall — down the road. Last week, Mayweather tweeted a video of himself hitting a heavy bag, even though he said McGregor would be his final fight.
“Why else is he putting out videos of him working out?