Retired Boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather extended his perfect unbeaten record to 50 fights after defeating Conor McGregor in the 10th round of one of the richest fights in boxing history.
At Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, Mayweather had all to do to take down McGregor (who was making his professional debut in boxing,) and break the late Rocky Marciano’s perfect 49- record.
McGregor’s quickness showed in the first round as he delivered a superb uppercut to Mayweather and, though he edged close to breaking rules with several punches to the back of the head, he made an impression early on without looking as though he would knock out Mayweather.
However, McGregor not being used to fighting in late rounds became the deciding factor as he began showing signs of fatigue in the seventh and eighth rounds
This made Mayweather upped his ferocity and by round nine the 40-year-old began to stalk his opponent, whose legs were weakening under more successful shots.
And in the 10th, with McGregor again near the ropes and offering little, the fight – which followed weeks of manic build-up, spiteful words and chaos – was over.
Referee Robert Byrd’s stoppage may have arrived too early for some, as McGregor’s early effort meant he was in the contest on the scorecards.
Take nothing from the Irishman, as lasting 10 rounds in your first ever boxing match – considering it isn’t a sport you are used to – against one of the greatest boxers ever is no small feat. However, Mayweather’s ability to keep his invincible record at age 40 is not of question anymore.
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