Mayweather is winning easily
I'd like it if he'd return the favour and then fight Conor under MMA rules though
I'd like it if he'd return the favour and then fight Conor under MMA rules though
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Never in a million years mate
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If only. Mayweather has never taken chances.
Mayweather should win this easily, but no doubt by the time the fight comes around they'll have convinced us that Mayweather's 2 years of inactivity and his 40 years have caught up with him. That Conor is the bigger fighter and arguably heavier puncher and will have a decent chance. Also I remember Chris Eubank saying that a lot of his success in boxing was down to his footwork from his days training karate at a younger age. Floyd is a master at movement and not getting hit, so it'll be interesting to see what McGreggor has planned to combat that. McGreggor is himself a smart fighter, so you'd have to think he's got some sort of game plan other than just standing there hoping to land a left hand. 10oz gloves will be a lot different to the 4oz ones he's been used to using to knock people silly.
The reality is he probably won't have a chance of course, but this is the fight game and anything can happen, and you can be sure they'll hype this enough to put doubts in people's minds.
Oh Tubey. Please stop acting like a condescending boxing expert.
You once said David Price would destroy Tyson Fury.
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Nice money for Connor.. Idiot though.
Huge side show for few minutes of boxing.
Huge side show for few minutes of boxing.
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http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-hall-of-famer-matt-hughes-airlifted-truck-train-collision-accident
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes hospitalized after truck-train collision (updated)
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By: MMAjunkie Staff | June 16, 2017 2:55 pm
(Updated at 7:20 p.m. ET on Friday, June 16, 2017, with additional information about the crash and Hughes’ condition.)
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes was airlifted to a hospital today after a truck he was driving was hit by a train.
Veteran MMA manager and fight promoter Monte Cox, a longtime Hughes manager during his fighting days, told MMAjunkie via text message that Hughes is in a coma following the collision.
The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Ill., near Hughes’ hometown of Hillsboro, reported the former fighter has been stabilized by a trauma team at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, citing a statement from the facility.
“The HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Team stabilized him and continues to help him in his recovery,” the hospital’s statement to the SJ-R reads. “Hughes’ family asks that you respect their privacy during this difficult time. They ask that you keep Matt in your thoughts and prayers.”
The State Journal-Register reported Hughes crossed a set of railroad tracks near rural Raymond, Ill., directly in front of an oncoming train. The truck he was driving was hit on the passenger side, the Illinois State Police told the newspaper. According to SJ-R.com, the state police are investigating the crash.
UFC President Dana White told ESPN.com that Hughes suffered head trauma.
“Our thoughts are with Matt Hughes and his family,” the UFC’s official account subsequently tweeted:
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Matt Pena, Hughes’ former boxing coach, added some details on Facebook in the hours following the crash:
Hughes (45-9 MMA, 18-7 UFC), 43, is a 2010 UFC Hall of Famer and one of the greatest 170-pound fighters in MMA history. He held the UFC’s welterweight title from 2001-2004 and 2004-2006. He registered seven total 170-pound title defenses, a record later broken by Georges St-Pierre.
Hughes last fought in 2011 and suffered back-to-back losses to fellow vets B.J. Penn and Josh Kosceck in his final two appearances. During a decorated career that saw him emerge as one of MMA’s biggest stars – during the sport’s biggest growth period – he defeated the likes of St-Pierre, Sean Sherk, Penn, Royce Gracie, Frank Trigg and Matt Serra, among others.
Hughes, who took up MMA in 1998 after wrestling at Eastern Illinois University and earning NCAA Division I All-American honors, formally announced his retirement in 2013. He then joined the organization’s front office as the UFC Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations. He’s recently hinted at a possible return to competition.
MMAjunkie will have further updates on Hughes’ condition as they become available.
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes hospitalized after truck-train collision (updated)
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By: MMAjunkie Staff | June 16, 2017 2:55 pm
(Updated at 7:20 p.m. ET on Friday, June 16, 2017, with additional information about the crash and Hughes’ condition.)
UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes was airlifted to a hospital today after a truck he was driving was hit by a train.
Veteran MMA manager and fight promoter Monte Cox, a longtime Hughes manager during his fighting days, told MMAjunkie via text message that Hughes is in a coma following the collision.
The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Ill., near Hughes’ hometown of Hillsboro, reported the former fighter has been stabilized by a trauma team at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, citing a statement from the facility.
“The HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Team stabilized him and continues to help him in his recovery,” the hospital’s statement to the SJ-R reads. “Hughes’ family asks that you respect their privacy during this difficult time. They ask that you keep Matt in your thoughts and prayers.”
The State Journal-Register reported Hughes crossed a set of railroad tracks near rural Raymond, Ill., directly in front of an oncoming train. The truck he was driving was hit on the passenger side, the Illinois State Police told the newspaper. According to SJ-R.com, the state police are investigating the crash.
UFC President Dana White told ESPN.com that Hughes suffered head trauma.
“Our thoughts are with Matt Hughes and his family,” the UFC’s official account subsequently tweeted:
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Matt Pena, Hughes’ former boxing coach, added some details on Facebook in the hours following the crash:
Hughes (45-9 MMA, 18-7 UFC), 43, is a 2010 UFC Hall of Famer and one of the greatest 170-pound fighters in MMA history. He held the UFC’s welterweight title from 2001-2004 and 2004-2006. He registered seven total 170-pound title defenses, a record later broken by Georges St-Pierre.
Hughes last fought in 2011 and suffered back-to-back losses to fellow vets B.J. Penn and Josh Kosceck in his final two appearances. During a decorated career that saw him emerge as one of MMA’s biggest stars – during the sport’s biggest growth period – he defeated the likes of St-Pierre, Sean Sherk, Penn, Royce Gracie, Frank Trigg and Matt Serra, among others.
Hughes, who took up MMA in 1998 after wrestling at Eastern Illinois University and earning NCAA Division I All-American honors, formally announced his retirement in 2013. He then joined the organization’s front office as the UFC Vice President of Athlete Development and Government Relations. He’s recently hinted at a possible return to competition.
MMAjunkie will have further updates on Hughes’ condition as they become available.
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He was a great fighter in his title run but yeah not a nice guy at all. Hope he recovers though.
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And Kell Brook was apparently favourite to beat GGG.
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Surely Connor is not even close to Mayweather's boxing skills and although he's probably getting his ass whopped, I give him some chance. He's younger, taller, has a reach advantage and, some may laugh at this, but is a crazy mofo. He's so obsessed. He'll definitely prepare for this better than many think.
Obviously not gonna pay for that cause i'm an Eastern European cheapass, but will definitely watch it.
Obviously not gonna pay for that cause i'm an Eastern European cheapass, but will definitely watch it.
Matt hughes was part of a time period when mma was great. There where so many good fighters, and genuine competition and great rivalrys. He did however always come across as a arrogant a grade flog, even so wish him all the best and hopefully he survives and has some quality of life after this
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