Boxer Mayweather vs UFC Fighter McGregor
So even though this fight is not set in stone people are talking so here in my blog I want to tell you what the differences are and why this fight favors the Boxer.
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. (born Floyd Joy Sinclair; February 24, 1977) is an American professional boxer who also works as a boxing promoter. Widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, undefeated as a professional, and a five-division world champion, Mayweather has won fifteen world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes (twice at welterweight)
Conor Anthony McGregor (Irish: Conchúr Antóin Mac Gréagóir; born 14 July 1988) is an Irish boxer and professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, and former UFC Featherweight Champion. During his career, McGregor has competed as a featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight.
VEGAS ODDS IF FIGHT HAPPENS:
UFC and BOXING RULES FOR ONE:
BOXING GLOVES:
Amateur fighters who compete in and between the middleweight and super-heavyweight divisions wear 12-oz. boxing gloves during their bouts. The most that a middleweight boxer is allowed to weigh when entering the ring is 165 lbs.
Boxing gloves come in a variety of weights, ranging from 8 oz. to 20 oz. When boxers are training on a heavy bag or sparring with a partner in the gym, they will typically wear 12-, 14- or 16-ounce gloves.
UFC GLOVES:
All contestants shall wear glove which are at least 4 ounces and are approved by the Commission. Generally, gloves should not weigh more than 6 ounces without the approval of the Commission. Certain larger sized gloves, e.g. 2 XL - 4 XL, may be allowed even though they may slightly exceed 6 ounces.
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. (born Floyd Joy Sinclair; February 24, 1977) is an American professional boxer who also works as a boxing promoter. Widely considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, undefeated as a professional, and a five-division world champion, Mayweather has won fifteen world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes (twice at welterweight)
Conor Anthony McGregor (Irish: Conchúr Antóin Mac Gréagóir; born 14 July 1988) is an Irish boxer and professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, and former UFC Featherweight Champion. During his career, McGregor has competed as a featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight.
VEGAS ODDS IF FIGHT HAPPENS:
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So why does the Boxer get the favored odds?
BOXING GLOVES:
Amateur fighters who compete in and between the middleweight and super-heavyweight divisions wear 12-oz. boxing gloves during their bouts. The most that a middleweight boxer is allowed to weigh when entering the ring is 165 lbs.
Boxing gloves come in a variety of weights, ranging from 8 oz. to 20 oz. When boxers are training on a heavy bag or sparring with a partner in the gym, they will typically wear 12-, 14- or 16-ounce gloves.
UFC GLOVES:
All contestants shall wear glove which are at least 4 ounces and are approved by the Commission. Generally, gloves should not weigh more than 6 ounces without the approval of the Commission. Certain larger sized gloves, e.g. 2 XL - 4 XL, may be allowed even though they may slightly exceed 6 ounces.
BOXING ROUNDS:
12 rounds at 3 minutes each with a 1 minute break between rounds.
UFC ROUNDS:
In all fights, each round can be no longer than five minutes. Championship fights last for a maximum of five rounds.
Here is the biggest difference however that puts the UFC fighter at a disadvantage: In boxing the UFC Fighter can not use other weapons in a boxing match, there is NO SUBMISSIONS, NO LEG KICKS, NO CHOKE HOLDS, NO TAKE DOWNS.
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