Originally Posted by
OngBonga
If Mayweather was 29, I'd agree with this. Clearly Conor is in shape, and in good enough shape to compete for the first 25 minutes, which is how long he might fight for in MMA. After that, it's youth vs experience. That was Floyd's plan, excuted to perfection... let him wear himself out, take control in the later stages. But it's risky because who knows how fit Conor is? He's in his physical prime, he could've been fitter than Floyd. And that's why I felt the odds were appealing.
Having seen the fight, I now wouldn't make that bet again. I had no idea if Conor could box and manage the fight. He could do the former, but not the latter.