Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor: Key quotes & highlights from the final press conference in Las Vegas
The talking is almost over as Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor held their final press conference together ahead of Saturday's huge showdown in Las Vegas.
In front of the world's media, unbeaten boxing legend Mayweather (49-0, 26 KOs), who is hot favourite with Sky Bet at 1/4 despite being largely friendless with the punters, dismissed Conor McGregor's predictions of an early knockout, reminding everyone of why he's never lost.
UFC star McGregor, the popular 3/1 underdog, spoke of his plans to create his own 'hybrid of MMA and boxing" after beating (he hopes!) the former five-weight world champion at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.
Here are the key quotes and video highlights from both fighters, who will meet again at Friday's weigh-in:
Floyd Mayweather
"I had a tremendous training camp. We had a lot of different guys who gave me different looks. To compete in a combat sport, you have to be a fighter at the end of the day. To be in this sport for 21 years, I had to take it extremely seriously, just like I did for this bout.
"Everyone knows I can fight. I can give it and I can take. But to get to 49-0, it's obvious that I'm not receiving it, I'm giving it a lot more often.
"Conor McGregor is a hell of a fighter. He's a tough competitor. It's going to be blood, sweat and tears Saturday night. That's what we want to give people all around the world. Now it comes down to the two of us going out there and displaying our skills.
"The best fighting the best. He's the best at what he does, I'm the best at what I do. We can both do a lot of talking, but it comes down to the skills. We're going to compete and give you what you want to see.
"After 21 years I've been hit with everything and I'm still right here. One thing you must know about combat sports, if you give it, you must be able to take it. Last time I checked, no one is walking me down. It's all about my IQ and patience in the ring.
"We're both real fighters. We're two huge names in combat sports. He's made a mark the last few years and I've made a mark for 21 years. Now it's time to go do what we do best and fight. I've said it's not going the distance and you can mark my words. I know he's going to come out and switch and go back and forth with stances. It's my job to execute my game plan and adjust if I have to."
Mayweather v McGregor: Key details
- When is it? Saturday, August 26
- Where? T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- What channel is it on in the UK? Sky Sports Box Office (show starts 0100 BST on Sunday)
- Fight time? Roughly between 0400 BST and 0500 BST on Sunday morning
- When is the weigh-in? 2300 BST on Friday August 25, live on Sky Sports Main Event
- What are the latest Sky Bet odds? Mayweather Jr (1/4) v Conor McGregor (3/1)
- What are their fight records? Mayweather: 49-0, 26 KOs, McGregor (MMA): 21-3, 18 KOs
Conor McGregor
"I was thinking once I have conquered the octagon and the boxing ring, I might create my own hybrid of the two sports. Once I win this, I will relish the victory and then I will think who is next. I will fight anyone and I am still very young in my career. I have been continually climbing up the ranks and it's about levels in this game. The sky is most certainly the limit.
"He made a big error agreeing to the eight ounce gloves. I don't see him lasting two rounds. I think I could end him in one round if I want. He messed up. I'm very happy with these gloves. I don't care where your hands are, I'm going to break through whatever is in front of me.
"I really appreciate the support from everyone back home and all over the world, it's been very humbling and motivating. That's why I've put in such hard work for this fight. I'm going to go out and perform. I'm going to out box this man at his own game. That's how much of a different level I'm on.
"When it's all said and done I'm going to feel a little bit sad. You should have kept your mouth shut and left me over where I was. This man is not on my level. He's not a quarter of the man I am. Everyone is going to eat their words on Saturday.
"He's a beaten man. He will not be able to take the ferociousness that I come with. I'm very confident. I have more skills in many areas and as a true martial artist, I can adapt to any situation.
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