Fight Science: Mayweather vs. McGregor – Don’t believe the hype!

There has been lots of chatter recently in the world of combat sports about the potential cross-sport matchup between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Initially, the talk of the fight seemed just that, talk. However, fueled by fan interest and apparent buy-in from Mayweather, some believe the fight might become a reality. There’s no question McGregor is a player, but is Mayweather willing to take the fight? Only time will reveal the answer to that question. Until then, we take a look at some of the sweet science behind a possible “super fight” between these two superstars to make a speculative determination on who would win the fight; moreover, we will reflect on some critical yet nuanced aspects of boxing and MMA that will collectively determine the outcome of this potential matchup.

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