{"id":68335,"date":"2017-08-24T01:49:29","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T06:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=68335"},"modified":"2017-08-24T01:49:57","modified_gmt":"2017-08-24T06:49:57","slug":"floyd-make-it-rain-mayweather-jr-conor-no-business-in-boxing-mcgregor-the-side-show-barkers-in-the-circus-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=68335","title":{"rendered":"Floyd “Make It Rain” Mayweather, JR – Conor “No Business In Boxing” McGregor – The Side Show Barkers In the Circus Act!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Fight week for the biggest event in combat sports history continued Wednesday as Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor squared off at the final press conference ahead of the SHOWTIME PPV matchup this Saturday, Aug. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The fighters spoke to hundreds of media from all around the world as the anticipation continues to grow for this once-in-a-lifetime event that combines the worlds of boxing and MMA for one spectacular fight.<\/p>\n

Here is what the participants had to say Wednesday from KA Theatre at MGM Grand:<\/p>\n

FLOYD MAYWEATHER<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been here so many times. I know what it takes for a fight of this magnitude. I\u2019m thankful to everyone who has covered this event. Everyone can talk about different storylines, but it comes down to two fighters. Just me and the guy I\u2019m competing against.<\/p>\n

\u201cI 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone knows I can fight. I can give it and I can take. But to get to 49-0, it\u2019s obvious that I\u2019m not receiving it, I\u2019m giving it a lot more often.<\/p>\n

\u201cConor McGregor is a hell of a fighter. He\u2019s a tough competitor. It\u2019s going to be blood sweat and tears Saturday night. That\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best fighting the best. He\u2019s the best at what he does, I\u2019m the best at what I do. We can both do a lot of talking, but it comes down to the skills. We\u2019re going to compete and give you what you want to see.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter 21 years I\u2019ve been hit with everything and I\u2019m 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\u2019s all about my IQ and patience in the ring.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re both real fighters. We\u2019re two huge names in combat sports. He\u2019s made a mark the last few years and I\u2019ve made a mark for 21 years. Now it\u2019s time to go do what we do best and fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI go out there and do what I do. I\u2019ve been here before and fought many different fighters with different styles. There have been plenty of guys who talked a lot of trash, but when it\u2019s all said and done, I came out victorious.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe prepare for this every day at the Mayweather Boxing Club. We\u2019re built for this stage. We have a lot of young fighters and guys with more experience going toe-to-toe every day. We\u2019re always talking trash to each other and staying in each other\u2019s ear.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is great for the city of Las Vegas. It\u2019s all about giving back and I\u2019m giving back to my home of Las Vegas. This city has welcomed me with open arms from day one. We\u2019re doing great numbers. It\u2019s the biggest fight in history. It\u2019s not just a fight, it\u2019s an event. It\u2019s all about breaking my own records.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve said it\u2019s not going the distance and you can mark my words. I know he\u2019s going to come out and switch and go back and forth with stances. It\u2019s my job to execute my game plan and adjust if I have to.\u201d<\/p>\n

CONOR MCGREGOR<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re here now. It\u2019s a couple days out. We\u2019ve had a lot of crazy events but this is nice and business-like. I\u2019m very happy with how camp has gone. Everything has been absolutely amazing. I have to shout out my team and everyone who\u2019s been involved with camp. We\u2019re prepared for 12 rounds of nonstop pace. I will go forward and put the pressure on and break this old man.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe made a big error agreeing to the eight ounce gloves. I don\u2019t see him lasting two rounds. I think I could end him in one round if I want. He messed up. I\u2019m very happy with these gloves. I don\u2019t care where your hands are, I\u2019m going to break through whatever is in front of me.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really appreciate the support from everyone back home and all over the world, it\u2019s been very humbling and motivating. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve put in such hard work for this fight. I\u2019m going to go out and perform. I\u2019m going to out box this man at his own game. That\u2019s how much of a different level I\u2019m on.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen it\u2019s all said and done I\u2019m 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\u2019s not a quarter of the man I am. Everyone is going to eat their words on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a beaten man. He will not be able to take the ferociousness that I come with. I\u2019m very confident. I have more skills in many areas and as a true martial artist, I can adapt to any situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never missed weight in my life and it won\u2019t be happening this time. I\u2019ve had my nutritionist practically living with me throughout camp. We are ready and feel great at the weight right now. The weight has been taken seriously and Floyd can keep wishing that I\u2019ll miss weight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve made it through shin bones that bounced off my cheekbone. That\u2019s the game I come from. They can say what they want, but I\u2019ve come through a lot tougher than what any of these fighters he\u2019s faced have gone through.\u201d<\/p>\n

LEONARD ELLERBE, CEO of Mayweather Promotions<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cMayweather vs McGregor has captured the imagination of sports fans across the world. It\u2019s a historic event demanded by the fans and put on for the fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fighters will put their talents on display in a fight that people did not think was possible. After it\u2019s done, people will talk about this fight for years to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re making our event available on every possible platform. Fans across the world will have access to this great fight from anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoxing is at an all-time high because of some of the great matchups that have been made, and SHOWTIME has been at the forefront of that. SHOWTIME is the face of boxing and we\u2019re proud to be partnered with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

STEPHEN ESPINOZA, Executive VP & General Manager, SHOWTIME Sports<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cSHOWTIME PPV is the home of big events and we\u2019ve teamed up with MGM and Mayweather Promotions to bring fans the most exciting and memorable fights in sports history. We have brought record breaking event after record breaking event; These are events that the world watches and makes history. No event is bigger than this one. Two of the biggest personalities in sports meeting in a once in a lifetime event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be the most widely distributed event in PPV history. This event will be distributed in over 200 countries and might grow to 225 countries by the time we\u2019re done. That\u2019s a broader distribution than virtually any other event in combat sports history. We are well on our way to being a record-setting event in many categories.\u201d<\/p>\n

RICHARD STURM, President of Sports and Entertainment, MGM Resorts International<\/p>\n

\u201cFight week has finally arrived and we are thrilled that it will be held at T-Mobile Arena, home of the biggest events in the sports and entertainment industry. In a little over a year, T-Mobile Arena has become an industry leader and home to some of the world\u2019s greatest athletes and entertainers.<\/p>\n

\u201cLas Vegas and T-Mobile Arena will be the center of the sports universe for this great spectacle. We look forward to once again showing the world that we are the leader in entertainment and we can\u2019t wait to see you on Saturday night.\u201d<\/p>\n