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Published 14:52 3 Apr 2017 BST
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“As a fan, it is a very interesting fight. I understand perfectly why it is carried out. It is guaranteed to bring the organizers a lot of money. Such an event the world of martial arts is not yet known.”However, 'The Eagle' believes that a McGregor loss could have dire consequences on the sport of MMA. He feels that Mayweather getting his hand raised could undo all the good work that saw the sport explode into the mainstream over the last few years.
Would that really be the case though? Everyone is aware that 'the Notorious' is not a boxer. As we've said before, he is expected to lose. Wouldn't a loss just prove how tough of a challenge this is rather than completely ruin the growth of the sport? You wouldn't expect the world's best heptathlete to jump farther than the long jump world champion, but knowing that doesn't ruin the reputation of the heptathlon.“But in truth, for MMA it is a very dangerous fight. We're close to boxing in terms of popularity ratings. And if the most-promoted fighter the UFC such as McGregor is defeated by a 40-year-old boxer, it would be a blow to the reputation of MMA. But the money apparently outweighs any risks.”
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