Mayweather v McGregor: Anthony Joshua expects "landslide" victory for Floyd Mayweather

The IBF and WBA heavyweight champion is among the many who give Irishman McGregor little chance of victory over unbeaten Mayweather at the T-Mobile Arena.

Sky Bet make 40-year-old Mayweather the odds-on favourite at 1/4 with McGregor a 3/1 shot to inflict a first-ever defeat on the five-weight world champion.

Joshua, who is awaiting confirmation of his next title defence against Kubrat Pulev, said: "It's probably (going to be) a landslide.

"Look at the great fighters Mayweather's fought, and he's made them look average. Some of the fighters Mayweather's fought would probably beat Conor McGregor as well; Conor can't really compete.

"He's coming out of his field and going into Mayweather's domain. Even though he's an excellent fighter in UFC, he's not an excellent boxer. Him crossing over is going to be a real, big challenge.

"He could give a good account of himself; I think Mayweather will win but as long as he gives a good account of himself, it'll work really well for him.

"I don't think Mayweather's done it for the money, I don't think he needs the money: he's done well from boxing. Conor was calling him out and people were saying they wanted to see the fight. The fans dictate the fight: if they want to see it, they get it."

Mayweather v McGregor: Fight 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 midnight BST)
• Fight time? Roughly between 0400 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: 49-49, 26 KOs, McGregor (MMA): 21-3, 18 KOs

SKY BET PRICE BOOST: Mayweather to win by TKO/KO in rounds 1-4 - 6/1

While the Mayweather-McGregor bout is dividing opinion, Joshua says he would be willing to box a mixed martial artist or accept a cage fight in the future.

The 27-year-old said: "I like fighting, I'd do whatever.

"I'd probably get beaten. The only thing that they can't do is submissions, but they can kick, elbow, bite - whatever they want. Just no submissions.

"I can't beat a guy (via submission). That takes a lot of time to learn the skills and submissions, which I don't have the time for, but when it comes to pure aggression and fighting rules, I can definitely fight, so I don't mind that.

"It wouldn't be a problem. If you look at most boxers who've crossed over to MMA, they get beaten on the ground. James Toney, Roy Jones, they were phenomenal boxers but they just couldn't compete in the cage because of the 'ground and pound' game.

"I've been away with the family and need to get back to reality. Sitting on the beach getting my toes rubbed, that's not the life of an athlete.

"I've got to get back to the gutter, keep organised, keep disciplined. I've done my holidays and need to get back to the military mindset I live."

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