I don't think so. It's definitely not doing the integrity of the sport any favors. You can't fix an event in any way. You can't cater to gambling legally. I think Floyd is facing charges if they dig into this one..
He would be in trouble if caught but why would the guy that placed the bet turn on him? Floyd would just give him a few mill to lie about it.
iEatConorCauk - It would explain the ref's irrational stoppage in the 10th. In on the fix.
Humor me; How is it a fix when the gameplan was to let him wear himself down and then put him away in the later rounds?
If anything it just goes to show how good Mayweather really is.
No, if ANYTHING it goes to show just how good Mayweather knew McGregor was. That whole gameplan was based on the fact that Floyd did not fancy going toe to toe in the early rounds. Someone humour me and try to argue against that, please.
how good he was or the fact that he was giving up 20lbs and had to have a certain degree of caution?
A certain degree of caution? Against the 'MMA guy' in his pro-debut? That was clear respect for his skills, and Conor looked like the better man for four rounds, and potentially even the 8th. The beginning of the 9th Floyd essentially tricked the referee into helping him out of a tough spot.
And that's giving Byrd the benefit of the doubt... would hate to think he pretended to see that non-existant low-blow.
You're the first guy I've seen believe that hit wasn't low.
I've seen it many times. It isn't low. That's already been proven and generally accepted... catch up
I have to admit I was surprised, almost shocked, how Conor suddenly fatigued. He was dominating the fight then all of sudden BOOM! Floyd overwhelms him? Little ol' Floyd?
He was completely lucid the second the fight was over which adds to the intrigue.
Something stinks... I lost my SN on this fight as well.
Sounds like a lot of people are, esp Conor fans. I hope Conor goes back to MMA and stays there. So much more for him to do, yet obviously for less money.
Max Kellerman did an about face (although if he knew what he was talking about from the beginning, he wouldn’t have needed to). I think Andre Ward was complimentary of Connor (don’t quote me), Leonard Bernstein is it? He was also complimentary. Oscar obviously has a conflict of interest people.
There was a lot of BS from both sides before and still. Least of all from the rapid Connor fans who think the punch stats meant he did better than anyone did vs Floyd, etc.
what exactly is the issue with him making that bet?
The issue would be to boxing purists that mma fans think that their guys can hang with boxers because Floyd carried Conor to the tenth round to finish him so he could cash in.
In reality, there is no issue with it. If he bet on the 10th round instead of the first round, that alone should show some level of respect to how tough he felt Conor would be early. He picked a later round knowing Conor would be his usual wobbly gassed self by then and he could get a stoppage just by landing a few shots. That's just a smart bet.
The bet was for any round past the 6th, allegedly. Oscar may be twisting the "facts" for his own purposes. Also, Floyd stated several times during the lead up that he intended to make the fight entertaining.
The rumors around the casino world was finish in the 10th. That was well before the start of the fight.
I have to admit I was surprised, almost shocked, how Conor suddenly fatigued. He was dominating the fight then all of sudden BOOM! Floyd overwhelms him? Little ol' Floyd?
He was completely lucid the second the fight was over which adds to the intrigue.
Something stinks... I lost my SN on this fight as well.
Sounds like a lot of people are, esp Conor fans. I hope Conor goes back to MMA and stays there. So much more for him to do, yet obviously for less money.
I hope he goes back too, he did mma proud. A lot of the boxing folks are salty though, De La Hoya included.
I have to admit I was surprised, almost shocked, how Conor suddenly fatigued. He was dominating the fight then all of sudden BOOM! Floyd overwhelms him? Little ol' Floyd?
He was completely lucid the second the fight was over which adds to the intrigue.
Something stinks... I lost my SN on this fight as well.
I have to admit I was surprised, almost shocked, how Conor suddenly fatigued. He was dominating the fight then all of sudden BOOM! Floyd overwhelms him? Little ol' Floyd?
He was completely lucid the second the fight was over which adds to the intrigue.
Something stinks... I lost my SN on this fight as well.
Now he was dominating the fight?
5-4 going into the tenth. Dominating is perhaps too strong a word but you get my drift or are you just looking for an argument?
iEatConorCauk - It would explain the ref's irrational stoppage in the 10th. In on the fix.
Humor me; How is it a fix when the gameplan was to let him wear himself down and then put him away in the later rounds?
If anything it just goes to show how good Mayweather really is.
No, if ANYTHING it goes to show just how good Mayweather knew McGregor was. That whole gameplan was based on the fact that Floyd did not fancy going toe to toe in the early rounds. Someone humour me and try to argue against that, please.
how good he was or the fact that he was giving up 20lbs and had to have a certain degree of caution?
A certain degree of caution? Against the 'MMA guy' in his pro-debut? That was clear respect for his skills, and Conor looked like the better man for four rounds, and potentially even the 8th. The beginning of the 9th Floyd essentially tricked the referee into helping him out of a tough spot.
And that's giving Byrd the benefit of the doubt... would hate to think he pretended to see that non-existant low-blow.
You're the first guy I've seen believe that hit wasn't low.
I've seen it many times. It isn't low. That's already been proven and generally accepted... catch up
You're delusional, there's no point in arguin with mouthbreathers like you. I've seen it too, looks below the belt line and it isn't "generally accepted" at all, otherwise more clowns like yourself would be all over it.
I have to admit I was surprised, almost shocked, how Conor suddenly fatigued. He was dominating the fight then all of sudden BOOM! Floyd overwhelms him? Little ol' Floyd?
He was completely lucid the second the fight was over which adds to the intrigue.
Something stinks... I lost my SN on this fight as well.
Now he was dominating the fight?
5-4 going into the tenth. Dominating is perhaps too strong a word but you get my drift or are you just looking for an argument?
I had it 6-3 Mayweather with him clearly clearly ahead in 10th. I wouldn't argue the 8th, but I had Mayweather winning.
I have to admit I was surprised, almost shocked, how Conor suddenly fatigued. He was dominating the fight then all of sudden BOOM! Floyd overwhelms him? Little ol' Floyd?
He was completely lucid the second the fight was over which adds to the intrigue.
Something stinks... I lost my SN on this fight as well.
Now he was dominating the fight?
5-4 going into the tenth. Dominating is perhaps too strong a word but you get my drift or are you just looking for an argument?
I had it 6-3 Mayweather with him clearly clearly ahead in 10th. I wouldn't argue the 8th, but I had Mayweather winning.
4th was closer too. But I don't think Conor won 5 rounds, and I was rooting for him. No Mayweather fan here.
pcuzz - Not sure about legal or ethical, the only problem I would have with it is if Floyd bet on himself losing. I am not a gambler so betting on certain rounds does sound fishy.
It fucks other bettors who picked a different round. A straight bet on himself to win won't hurt anyone who bet on him or call the integrity of the fight into question. Him betting on the round would. But then again, the favorite, like Floyd, would always be at a betting disadvantagr on a straight bet due to the odds vs. what his opponent would make if he were to bet on himself.
what exactly is the issue with him making that bet?
The issue would be to boxing purists that mma fans think that their guys can hang with boxers because Floyd carried Conor to the tenth round to finish him so he could cash in.
In reality, there is no issue with it. If he bet on the 10th round instead of the first round, that alone should show some level of respect to how tough he felt Conor would be early. He picked a later round knowing Conor would be his usual wobbly gassed self by then and he could get a stoppage just by landing a few shots. That's just a smart bet.
Except the bookie wouldn't let him because he was the promoter so he had his buddy do it.
I have to admit I was surprised, almost shocked, how Conor suddenly fatigued. He was dominating the fight then all of sudden BOOM! Floyd overwhelms him? Little ol' Floyd?
He was completely lucid the second the fight was over which adds to the intrigue.
Something stinks... I lost my SN on this fight as well.
Now he was dominating the fight?
5-4 going into the tenth. Dominating is perhaps too strong a word but you get my drift or are you just looking for an argument?
I had it 6-3 Mayweather with him clearly clearly ahead in 10th. I wouldn't argue the 8th, but I had Mayweather winning.
4th was closer too. But I don't think Conor won 5 rounds, and I was rooting for him. No Mayweather fan here.