So, I previously wrote an article regarding why I think Conor McGregor doesn't have much of a chance at all against Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match.
It was one of my first posts on steemit.com and one of the main points that I made regarding a tiny chance for McGregor was:
"RIGGED FIGHTS:
I think that Mayweather is a proud guy and I don't see him throwing the fight, as it would tarnish the reputation of boxing and tarnish his reputation for the rest of time. That being said, if he likes money more than he is proud, he could throw the fight. He will no doubt make at least 100 million dollars on this fight (he made around 400 million from what I understand with Pacquiao). If he chose to throw the fight, that is almost a GUARANTEE of a rematch (unless McGregor has no integrity), which means an additional $100 million+ payday for Mayweather. This is another small chance for McGregor to win."
Now, I'd like to recant that. The reason I heavily doubt now that either fighter would throw the fight is because of the fact that this fight is sort of a fight about 'which is better, boxing or mma boxing, at boxing'. It is not JUST a fight about that, but that is definitely one of the discussions being had. People want to see 'who would win in a boxing match - boxer or mma'. At first glance (and imho), the boxer wins almost every time because that is their training, but there are strong opponents of that thought; many think that MMA fighters are just all-around better and it is a new evolution with newly evolved fighters that are better in every way at fighting. I think that's ridiculous, but some don't.
So, because this is 'MMA vs Boxing', the powers that be would not trade their entire sport away for a follow-up match. Now, if Conor loses, which I find likely, it doesn't hurt MMA, because it is expected. If Floyd loses, it will HURT boxing and could hurt the bottom line, money, for a long time to come. It will surge sales for UFC/MMA, it will hurt sales for boxing. Due to these two things, I'm not sure that they would want to throw the fight. That being said, an under-the-table, man-to-man/camp-to-camp agreement to throw, behind the backs of the boxing powers-that-be could cause a rigging to occur. But, based on what I've said, I don't think the fight will be rigged.
Personally, I'll laugh if McGregor wins, myself being an MMA proponent, as well as not a fan of Mayweather (I prayed that Manny would beat him), but I don't see it happening. I'm not really cheering for either fighter, although I would like my analysis to be given strength, by showing that my thoughts were spot-on. We shall see. I do give McGregor the puncher's chance still, but I don't think he'll win.
I still give McGregor a puncher's chance:
"THE PUNCHER'S CHANCE:
The reason I give Conor McGregor a 'near 0%' rather than a 0% chance is only because of the puncher's chance. Any fighter who gets in the ring with another fighter has a chance to knock the person out as long as they can throw a reasonably hard punch. People make mistakes and people get lucky; McGregor could get a lucky shot or Mayweather could have a fuck up of epic proportions. This means that McGregor could win. I'm just trying to point out the obvious, which is that he is not LIKELY going to win."
Please read the full analysis if you disagree about why McGregor should win, as the old analysis breaks down the main things that people are arguing for Conor's advantage/chance. :) I'm happy to hear differing opinions of course, just please be respectful, for the sake of everyone! :) Also, for those who agree, if you've had a hard time articulating your opinion to your friends as to the many reasons McGregor will be hard pressed to win, point them to my article to give them the what for! ;) :)