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Mayweather. McGregor. What’s The Worst That Could Happen?

On Saturday night, in the T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip, Floyd Mayweather will defeat Conor McGregor. The great old pro will dismantle the MMA vet turned boxing newcomer, securing a 50-0-0 record that will stand alone in boxing’s record books. McGregor will be outpaced, outclassed and, most simply, outboxed. Mayweather will win — […]

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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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