Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor: Celebrity picks, predictions ahead of fight

Pick: McGregor

"I only got the underdog. [McGregor]'s a real life Rocky. But then again I live in fantasy. Mayweather's gonna get hurt." 

Pick: McGregor

"But Conor, I think is a very different kind of fighter. I don’t think [Mayweather] has the power to knock out McGregor."

Pick: Mayweather

“We all like McGregor, but I think it’s not his sportt. Mayweather’s going to teach him what boxing’s all about.”

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Pick: McGregor

"Floyd is obviously a boxer and he's very, very good at it. But Conor's crazy. And I want Conor to win because it would be so good for MMA."

Pick: Undecided

"I don’t think [Floyd will knock McGregor out]. I think it'll be a good fight."

Pick: Mayweather

"Yeah, I know what's going to happen. I think Mayweather gonna put them thangs on him." 

Pick: McGregor

“He’s gonna throw some things around that Floyd’s not going to be used to. If Floyd does what he does normally, which is just hold a tight fight, I think McGregor’s going to topple that, strike him. If he gets one on his chin, it could be over.” - via First Take

Pick: Mayweather

"We rocking with Floyd bro not you," Green wrote on Instagram with a picture of McGregor in a Green jersey. "Take that off bro."

Pick: Mayweather

"You have to remember Floyd Mayweather is a fighter who knows how to punch and get away. The idea of them going toe-to-toe, I think, is a fantasy." - via Loudwire Podcast.

Pick: Mayweather

 

 

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Pick: Mayweather

"I'm betting Floyd beat McGregor anything you want to bet I call it."

Pick: Mayweather

"McGregor is going to get killed in boxing."

Pick: Mayweather

 

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Pick: Mayweather

"There is no way [McGregor] will be able to land a meaningful punch on Floyd. McGregor has no chance in this fight."

Pick: McGregor

"If Conor hits him, if Conor can tag that guy, he'll knock him into next week"

Pick: Mayweather

"I dont think [McGregor] is going to win. I don’t think he’s going to win at all. The odds are not in his favor but i believe if he manages to survive, it could be like a win for him."

Pick: Mayweather

"He won't touch him. McGregor won't lay a hand on him. Hey, listen, Floyd -- he's been elusive. I've seen Floyd fight a lot. He might not want to mix it up, but if you make him mix it up, he'll hurt you." - via TMZ.

Pick: Mayweather

"I guess Conor's always got a puncher's chance but that's about all he's got in a boxing match against Floyd. I think Floyd's going to dance around him. I'll be surprised if Conor lands one punch on Floyd."

Pick: Mayweather

They have placed an $880,000 bet on Mayweather to win the bout.

Pick: Mayweather

The rapper won a $250,000 bet against Mark Wahlberg over the outcome of the Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao bout in May 2015 and is again in Floyd's camp.

Undecided

"I swear those both are my favorite guys. I'm just going to watch the fight, man. I can't lose. Or win. It's fine. I think they're misunderstood. People mad just because of how successful they are. Me being around Floyd, he's got to be one of the greatest guys I've ever seen in my life as far as him and people. I think that's what people don't see. And he's a caring dude. And, you know, that's why I like him and he cares about what he does. Same with McGregor. He cares about what he does." -- as told to ESPN

Pick: McGregor

"[Floyd] is going to get hit and hurt more than he's ever been hit and hurt."

Pick: Mayweather

"Mayweather has not had a KO for the past six years. But with this one against McGregor, he is bound to be an easy winner."

Pick: Mayweather

"Floyd's going to win a decision. And you know why he wants to win a decision? Because he wants to punish him."

By Ron Clements

How do the two match up? Here is everything you need to know about the Mayweather vs. McGregor megafight.

When, where is the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight?

Mayweather vs. McGregor will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Aug. 26. 

How to watch Mayweather-McGregor fight, PPV price

Mayweather vs. McGregor will be available in the U.S. on Showtime boxing pay-per-view with live streaming available for various devices. The PPV fight will cost $99.95 in HD (or $89.95 for SD). 

In Germany and Austria, live streaming of the fight will be available on the DAZN platform, in some cases for free. You can find out more about coverage in this region from SPOX. 

Mayweather vs. McGregor odds 

The opening moneyline tabbed Mayweather as a huge favorite at -2,250 with McGregor at +950. It quickly dipped to -1,100 for Mayweather and +700 and the early wagers had the line down to -800 for Mayweather and +500 for McGregor. What does that mean? For the laymen, it means that a $100 bet on McGregor would win $500 plus the original wager back if he were to win. But in order to win $100 with a Mayweather victory, someone would have to place a wager of $800.

As of mid-July, McGregor was being given 7:2 odds (+350) after his world media tour, while Mayweather dropped to a 1:5 (-500) favorite.

Mayweather vs. McGregor purse

UFC president Dana White previously stated Mayweather could pocket around $100 million for the fight, with McGregor hauling in around $75 million. That would be a record payday for McGregor. The pay-per-view is expected to gross around $475 million. 

Tale of the tape, records

Details for Mayweather vs. McGregor fight

The fight will be a 12-round bout at 154 pounds and the boxers will each wear 10-ounce gloves. The undercard for the main event is expected to include only boxers under Mayweather's promotion firm, Mayweather Promotions. Those boxers include Badou Jack with WBA world light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly as a possible opponent. IBF super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis could also defend his belt. 

 

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