Boxing Promotor Brands Conor McGregor’s $100M Decision to Fight Floyd Mayweather as “Bad Choice”

Conor McGregor fought the undefeated legend, Floyd Mayweather, in his first-ever boxing match. Although he didn’t win, the fight still became one biggest in terms of revenue. However, a famous boxing promoter claims that ‘Notorious’ made a mistake in choosing to fight the former four-division boxing world champion.

The former UFC double champion has established himself as one of the biggest icons in combat sports history. A lot of his fights in Dana White’s promotion have been major box-office successes. Even McGregor’s only fight in boxing fight saw him earn almost $100 million.

Eddie Hearn claims Conor McGregor made a mistake by fighting Floyd Mayweather

The founder of Matchroom Sport, Eddie Hearn, recently appeared in a Q&A session with the fans. A young fan asked him if he’d consider Conor McGregor’s return to the sport of boxing. But he wasn’t a fan of that idea. Hearn claims that most MMA fighters aren’t credible inside the squared circle. He said, “The problem is that a lot of MMA fighters don’t have the pedigree. Conor boxed as an amateur.”

He then mentioned Conor’s fight with Floyd Mayweather, and how that was not the best idea for the Irish superstar. Eddie Hearn said, “Unfortunately for him [McGregor], he made his boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather, which was a bad choice of opponent. But he didn’t do too bad out there.” 

Hearn would rather entertain a fight between Conor McGregor and another MMA fighter, someone like Nate Diaz. “I’d like to see him actually fight someone maybe from the MMA world who can also box a little bit as well,” said Hearn. He added, “Maybe we were saying about Nate Diaz in a boxing match.” 

Hearn lauds ‘Notorious’ for his promotional abilities

The 43-year-old promoter reiterated the first time when he met Conor McGregor. He claims to have enjoyed the company of ‘Notorious’ during his visit to McGregor’s Black Forge Inn, claiming that he is a one-of-a-kind individual. Hearn said, “I had a pint with Conor McGregor down at the Black Forge. I have never met a personality like it.”

Eddie Hearn may not agree with Conor McGregor fighting a pro boxer. But he has no doubt in the Irishman’s capability as a fight promoter. He also lauded McGregor for supporting Katie Taylor. Hearn added, “What a great character [and] what a great promoter. He’s backing the event and he’s backing Katie [Taylor].”

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Conor McGregor is currently focussing on his UFC return in a fight against Michael Chandler. But he had confirmed earlier that he will return to boxing again. Fans will have to wait and see what pans out for the former UFC double champ in the future.

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