On Aug. 26, McGregor and Mayweather will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be McGregor's first professional boxing match. As for Mayweather, he'll go for a perfect 50-0 record to close his career. Speaking to TMZ Sports, boxing promoter Arum expressed his dismay over the bout (via Bloody Elbow):
“There’s a limit to the number of suckers (that will pay). If they reduce the ticket price, (they can sell out). It’s not a fight, for Christ’s sake. And three weeks later, De La Hoya’s doing a hell of a fight, (Gennady) Golovkin and (Canelo) Alvarez. That’s a good fight.”
Arum - Mayweather's promoter for over a decade - insists that the American would wipe the floor with McGregor in a boxing match, although McGregor would dominate if the pair was to meet in the Octagon.
“It’s preposterous. Conor McGregor is probably the leading mixed martial arts professional, that’s a different sport from the sport of boxing," Arum said.
“McGregor in the ring with Floyd Mayweather or any other reasonably good professional would get destroyed in a boxing match.
“They’re two different sports and to talk about McGregor fighting Mayweather in a boxing ring is just talk, it is not a competitive match.”
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
Posted: 09 Aug 2023, 16:00
by rd350lc
Ricky wrote: ↑09 Aug 2023, 13:17
Big Bobby H is going to spark AJ and hopefully it's the last we'll see of The Humble One.
Hip hip, hooray!
And then who will you have to cheer against?
Heavyweights that actually fight are pretty thin on the ground nowadays.
In fact just an evening of boxing good or bad is something to celebrate in my eyes.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
gregregegg wrote: ↑09 Aug 2023, 03:50
Helenius is a weird choice... Its going to be hard to do it better than wilder did.
That KO looked very suspicious.
I doubt he will lay down quite so easily for Joshua .. I see Helenius turning up just to survive and making Joshua look even worse.
Wilder fights often look suspicious. The way people react when he hits them is something else.
Joshua has all the advantages, should win inside the distance. Maybe the big guy will test his chin.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 - How many MR fighters failed tests that we dont know abo
quickeyg wrote: ↑09 Aug 2023, 09:21
Ade talking where the sun don't shine. There's OVER a THOUSAND tickets available
Anthony Joshua is wearing boots which give him an extra 3 inches, that's why they look the same height.
See the weigh in on Friday and Helenius will be wayyy taller.
Odds are funny lol.
What did you think about Chisora saying fighters failing PED tests should be banned for 10 years? If applied, Fury's 'Wildboar' situation would have meant years in the wilderness.
Incidentally, if you are saying that Uysk punches are like pillowcase hits, will it be tough for BT/TNT Sports to sell Uysk vs Dubois? How do you have such a low opinion of Uysk but have to sell his next fight? Is it hard to reconcile?
Did you listen to the Simon Jordan vs Eddie Hearn Talksport interview?
Simon heard something about Eddie going with a new testing agency where Matchroom will be the judge and the jury (That part is at the end of the interview)
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 - How many MR fighters failed tests that we dont know abo
quickeyg wrote: ↑09 Aug 2023, 09:21
Ade talking where the sun don't shine. There's OVER a THOUSAND tickets available
Anthony Joshua is wearing boots which give him an extra 3 inches, that's why they look the same height.
See the weigh in on Friday and Helenius will be wayyy taller.
Odds are funny lol.
What did you think about Chisora saying fighters failing PED tests should be banned for 10 years? If applied, Fury's 'Wildboar' situation would have meant years in the wilderness.
Incidentally, if you are saying that Uysk punches are like pillowcase hits, will it be tough for BT/TNT Sports to sell Uysk vs Dubois? How do you have such a low opinion of Uysk but have to sell his next fight? Is it hard to reconcile?
Did you listen to the Simon Jordan vs Eddie Hearn Talksport interview?
Simon heard something about Eddie going with a new testing agency where Matchroom will be the judge and the jury (That part is at the end of the interview)
But it's not true.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 hehehehehe.
Posted: 09 Aug 2023, 16:15
by quickeyg
How is Felix Cash doing?
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 hehehehehe.
Posted: 09 Aug 2023, 16:16
by jwfg
quickeyg wrote: ↑09 Aug 2023, 16:15
How is Felix Cash doing?
How's your mum doing?
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 - MR = colossal clowning spooning forking failures.
Posted: 09 Aug 2023, 16:22
by quickeyg
Fine now
She passed her tests, unlike someone we know.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 - MR = colossal clowning spooning forking failures.
Ricky wrote: ↑09 Aug 2023, 13:17
Big Bobby H is going to spark AJ and hopefully it's the last we'll see of The Humble One.
Hip hip, hooray!
And then who will you have to cheer against?
Heavyweights that actually fight are pretty thin on the ground nowadays.
In fact just an evening of boxing good or bad is something to celebrate in my eyes.
Getting duffed up once a year and then Franklin and Helenius isn’t the stuff of heroes.
Ps I’m aware of Fury’s recent record.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
deadpan wrote: ↑08 Aug 2023, 10:40
I'm more hyped for this than Whyte. Could be interesting if Helenius starts with purpose. And a kayo is highly likely one way or another.
Am I mad?
The word on the street is Helenius does thump like a train, but you look at the Whyte fight which was years ago and obviously being poleaxed by Wilder. I just can't see past a highlight reel KO win for AJ.
The Whyte fight was bizarre. He seemed to have Dillian completely sussed for a couple of rounds, timing him like a dream, then stopped trying like there was a script he'd forgotten.
Helenius had only one week time to prepare for Whyte fight. He also had flu. He just run out of stamina quickly in that one. If he was healthy Whyte would have gotten the Kownacki ending
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
Ricky wrote: ↑09 Aug 2023, 13:17
Big Bobby H is going to spark AJ and hopefully it's the last we'll see of The Humble One.
Hip hip, hooray!
And then who will you have to cheer against?
Heavyweights that actually fight are pretty thin on the ground nowadays.
In fact just an evening of boxing good or bad is something to celebrate in my eyes.
Getting duffed up once a year and then Franklin and Helenius isn’t the stuff of heroes.
Ps I’m aware of Fury’s recent record.
Who is a more credible opponent, Helenius or Ngannou?
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
And then who will you have to cheer against?
Heavyweights that actually fight are pretty thin on the ground nowadays.
In fact just an evening of boxing good or bad is something to celebrate in my eyes.
Getting duffed up once a year and then Franklin and Helenius isn’t the stuff of heroes.
Ps I’m aware of Fury’s recent record.
Who is a more credible opponent, Helenius or Ngannou?
Based on credibility then it's 100% Helenius. Not even close.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
mickey1975 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2023, 02:29
Getting duffed up once a year and then Franklin and Helenius isn’t the stuff of heroes.
Ps I’m aware of Fury’s recent record.
Who is a more credible opponent, Helenius or Ngannou?
Based on credibility then it's 100% Helenius. Not even close.
I agree. What does Mickey think?
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
mickey1975 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2023, 05:19
Ngannou. The hardest puncher to ever walk the earth. The countdown starts once I've binge watched the greatest tv show ever on Neflix.
You just can't bring yourself to admit it, can you. Do you think Luke reads all your posts and won't speak to you again if you criticize him?
Yes, and i couldn't cope with that. I love him.
Are there any other boxers that you are in love with?
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
Posted: 10 Aug 2023, 05:52
by olij999
I love the sheer inanity of a Joshua press release:
“I respect Helenius and may I say, I respect any male or female who steps into the ring." - so the announcer, referee, chief seconds and the ring card girls as well? I love the rhetorical flourish of "may I say". Yes, Anthony, you may.
"I am laser focused on the win." - sounds like every Tory MP interviewed in the last few years. I hope he delivers on the people's priorities. Stop the Viking invasion, particularly if they are coming by boat!
As for Helenius and "I am a true Viking", always important to differentiate oneself from those fake Vikings that are often hanging around.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023
Posted: 10 Aug 2023, 06:06
by mickey1975
olij999 wrote: ↑10 Aug 2023, 05:52
I love the sheer inanity of a Joshua press release:
“I respect Helenius and may I say, I respect any male or female who steps into the ring." - so the announcer, referee, chief seconds and the ring card girls as well? I love the rhetorical flourish of "may I say". Yes, Anthony, you may.
"I am laser focused on the win." - sounds like every Tory MP interviewed in the last few years. I hope he delivers on the people's priorities. Stop the Viking invasion, particularly if they are coming by boat!
As for Helenius and "I am a true Viking", always important to differentiate oneself from those fake Vikings that are often hanging around.
Come to York mate, there's loads. Thousands sometimes when a festival is on.
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 - Bring ya bed, won't matter, ruddy gaps are growing lol
Posted: 10 Aug 2023, 06:56
by quickeyg
Poor Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua
The face of boxing?
You're suppose to sell it OUT
GAP season it is
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 - Bring ya bed, won't matter, ruddy gaps are growing lol
Posted: 10 Aug 2023, 07:00
by Gran Hermano
quickeyg wrote: ↑10 Aug 2023, 06:56
Poor Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua
The face of boxing?
You're suppose to sell it OUT
GAP season it is
Over 7500 posts dedicated to Eddie Hearn in the space of 18 months that is pathetic
Please tell me that's not your Twitter account?
Re: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius | DAZN - 12 August 2023 - Everything alright?
Posted: 10 Aug 2023, 07:05
by quickeyg
Edd better invest some money in CGI for this weekends fight.
