Joe Rogan stated the obvious on his podcast.
The UFC commentator said that MMA star Conor McGregor would not fare well in a boxing match against eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao even though the Filipino icon turned 42 on Dec. 17.
The two have expressed an interest in fighting one another but it’s not about competition. It’s about money, just as McGregor’s 2017 mismatch against Floyd Mayweather was.
“You’re talking about one of the greatest boxers of all time against a guy with one professional boxing match,” Rogan said.
Rogan was reminded by podcast guest Tony Hinchcliffe that McGregor had some early success against Mayweather before he was stopped in the 10th round. The host corrected Hinchcliffe.
“Let me tell you something,” Rogan said. “The reason it was close is because Mayweather let [McGregor] blow his wad. … Mayweather had to figure out Conor’s timing.
“Conor is not a professional boxer. Because he’s not a professional boxer, he’s not as efficient, and he’s going to get tired easier. [Mayweather’s] style is take the minimum amount of damage, find your openings and then establish your game and dominate.
“Conor is a freak. He’s an explosive guy. He’s so fast, and there’s no remedy for that, other than getting [him] tired. What Mayweather was doing was boxing with him, but preserving [energy].
“[He was] being safe, realized that Conor can punch, but drag him into deep water. That’s what a guy like Mayweather will do.”
And it’s what a guy like Pacquiao would do.
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