DANA WHITE IS confident Conor McGregor will be “the biggest star on earth” on Saturday by becoming the first man to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.
UFC superstar McGregor will make his boxing debut in Las Vegas after luring Mayweather out of retirement for the blockbuster event.
Given Mayweather’s 49-0 record the American has been installed as strong favourite for the fight, but McGregor’s odds have continued to come in as the bout draws closer.
And UFC boss White believes McGregor is going to shock the world by knocking out his illustrious opponent, and in turn make him the “greatest combat sports star ever”.
“To think Conor can’t beat Floyd Mayweather is quite something,” White told BBC Sport.
“The naysayers will be asking different questions on Sunday. This is not a boxing match, it’s a fight.
“He is completely different to anyone I have ever met. His belief in himself, his fight IQ, if he hits Floyd Mayweather he will hurt him and knock him out.
“Every time I’ve seen him he is in great shape. His legacy will be that he is the greatest combat sports star ever. If he knocks him out he will be the biggest star on earth.”
He’s a machine. Barely any mistakes
Even his mistakes are not bad. This looks like its over before the back 9.
After 10, Its all over now.
Back to 3 shots the gap now, should still be enough. I expect him to burn up the back 9
Ya would not want to talk too soon
Poll on sky sports over 40% thought rose would win .
Dreamers, although I wouldn’t begrudge another South African winner.
Most overrated game on the planet
Has shown great composure for a 21year old,deserves to win.
Made for life now I would imagine with all that money in top golf
tournaments,the 2nd gets over a million dollars.
Congratulations to Justin as well for been 2nd.
Spieth was simply brilliant for 72 holes, thoroughly deserved and I can see that being the first of many green jackets he dons. If he carries on playing like that we should get some brilliant battles between himself and Rory over the next 10 years.