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Floyd Mayweather Jr. laces up the gloves one last time to take on ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor in one of the biggest spectacles of all time. The date is August 26th and the venue -- Las Vegas.
To say that Mayweather vs McGregor has received considerable mainstream media attention, would be a severe understatement. MayMac or as most people call it ‘The Money Fight’ is presently dominating worldwide news.
This Saturday night, millions and millions of viewers will tune in to witness history being created at the T-Mobile Arena in the desert. Several celebrities are reportedly Sin City-bound and, well, it goes without saying -- if one is to follow the after-party scene in the fight world, one would learn that the entire town is going to be lit over MayMac weekend.
Although most celebs aren’t too invested in the actual fight, with most of them just hosting the parties, and others attending the fight just for the sake of it, there are a select few big names, genuinely interested in the fight, giving their take on who’s more likely to walk away as the victor.
Here are five big names siding with FMJ replete with a few honorable mentions.
#5 Neymar
Soccer wizard Neymar has made it abundantly clear who he’s siding with come August 26th, as the Brazilian footballer posted the following photo with a subtle caption on social media a few days back.
Kings recognize kings.
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On the other hand, basketball player Draymond Green has been quite vocal in his support of the legendary pugilist and one of his idols FMJ. Here’s what Green stated on Instagram-
"We rocking with Floyd bro not you…Take that (*in reference to a green T-Shirt McGregor had worn*) off bro."
#4 Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao faced Floyd Mayweather in the highest-grossing combat sports event of all time, and fast-forward to 2017, Pacman’s record is set to be shattered by another Mayweather matchup, only this time with the latter facing Conor McGregor.
It goes without saying that Manny had a unique perspective on the fight, and as expected, the boxing purist that he is, the Filipino phenom sided with his fellow boxer, in this case, former opponent Mayweather.
Here’s what Pacquiao had to say regarding the matchup:
“McGregor has no chance in this fight. The guys who caught him (Floyd) and rumbled did best (and) McGregor is of that school (so) maybe he’ll get lucky.”
“There is no way he will be able to land a meaningful punch on Floyd. How could he? He (Conor) has no professional experience in boxing.”
#3 Ice Cube
Popular rapper and Hollywood star Ice Cube had quite a technical take on how Floyd Mayweather bests Conor McGregor. Here’s what he said, “Yeah, I know what's going to happen. I think Mayweather gonna put them thangs on him."
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Meanwhile, fellow rapper Rick Ross has always been about the ‘Money’.
Floyd is well-known for his charisma and the respect he commands in the celebrity and social circles in the United States of America. Considering that, him being endorsed by some of Tinseltown’s biggest stars mustn’t come as a surprise per se.
#2 Amir Khan
British boxer Amir Khan has, for years, pursued money fights against Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Khan himself is widely regarded as one of the best boxers of his generation and is known for his fast hands.
Nevertheless, Khan has experienced a few setbacks as of late, and his big fight with FMJ never came to fruition. However, always one to take a positive approach to life, Khan opened up on what he feels about Mayweather vs McGregor; where the Brit, predictably, sided with his fellow pugilist.
Here’s what Khan had to say regarding the same:
“I mean, if you look at it, it’s not really a fight. McGregor has no boxing background and experience. I can safely predict a horrible knockout (for Floyd against Conor).”
“Mayweather has not had a KO for the past 6 years. But with this one against McGregor he is bound to be an easy winner.”
#1 Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, and rightfully so. He ruled the most treacherous weight class -- the Heavyweight division -- with an iron fist for half a decade, and continued to be a feared slugger right until he decided to hang up the gloves.
Besides, ‘Iron’ Mike was also one of the biggest box office draws in combat sports history and in his heyday, was one of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
The Heavyweight speed monster weighed in on the upcoming Mayweather vs McGregor matchup, siding with his fellow American to topple the Irish Mixed Martial Artist.
Here’s what the former champ said, “McGregor is going to get killed in boxing.”
“McConor (sic) has put his dumb a** in a position where he’s gonna get knocked out because this guy (Floyd) has been doing this (boxing) all his life since he was a baby. McConor (sic) can’t kick and grab and stuff so he won’t stand much of a chance.”
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Meanwhile, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins is siding with Floyd Mayweather to best Conor McGregor.
Here’s what ‘The Architect’ had to say regarding the fight, "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."
Who are you siding with? Money Mayweather or Mystic Mac? Sound off in the comments!
