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The Mayweather-McGregor Fight, As Told Through Emojis

For the nearly 15,000 people in Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, and the millions more huddled around TVs across the world, the Floyd Mayweather–Conor McGregor fight was a roller coaster of emotions. They were anxious as pay-per-view technical problems pushed back the fight’s start. They were full of anticipation when the combatants finally […]

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The Mayweather-McGregor Fight, As Told Through Emojis

For the nearly 15,000 people in Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, and the millions more huddled around TVs across the world, the Floyd Mayweather–Conor McGregor fight was a roller coaster of emotions. They were anxious as pay-per-view technical problems pushed back the fight’s start. They were full of anticipation when the combatants finally […]

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Mayweather Is Defined By The Zero Next To His Name

Floyd Mayweather, the great welterweight boxer, will enter next Saturday’s blockbuster fight against UFC champion Conor McGregor undefeated in his pro career: 49 wins, zero draws, zero losses. Zero, in this case, is a huge number. Mayweather’s perfect record has played a central role in his career and his brand. He’s declared himself “TBE” — […]

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Mayweather Is Defined By The Zero Next To His Name

Floyd Mayweather, the great welterweight boxer, will enter next Saturday’s blockbuster fight against UFC champion Conor McGregor undefeated in his pro career: 49 wins, zero draws, zero losses. Zero, in this case, is a huge number. Mayweather’s perfect record has played a central role in his career and his brand. He’s declared himself “TBE” — […]

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