Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather Superfight Predictions
Let me first start off by saying I have always been a Conor McGregor fan, even before his debut Knockout of the Knight UFC performance against middling striker Marcus Brimage. With that said, I feel that even with Mayweather's age disadvantage, he will be able to win by points. Here's how I feel the fight will go down:
McGregor is a precise and powerful striker and can KO opponents within five 5 minute rounds of UFC regulations. McGregor's fighting style can be very draining and can leave him a bit gassed in the later rounds as evidenced in his bouts with Max Holloway and Nate Diaz. While 19 of his 21 fights have ended in stoppage (mostly TKO's), with only 2 going to decision, boxing's rules will force McGregor to conserve energy and go a longer distance than he is accustomed to.
Mayweather, although possibly at an age disadvantage, is a very smart fighter. Most of his TKO's came in early in his career, with UD's being his current favorite method of winning. Mayweather has been known to neutralize his opponent's attacks and wins by sniping and evading.
While McGregor can win this match with an early knockout, it is highly unlikely. McGregor will no doubt be cautiously aggressive early on, conserving some energy with Mayweather using his speed to avoid strikes and score points, while weathering the early storm. Midway through the fight, McGregor should start to slow down a little, leaving himself open every now and again for Mayweather to land a combo here and there. Now McGregor does have a puncher's chance to end this fight in a KO, this fight should end in a decision with Mayweather soundly winning 8 rounds.
