Mayweather vs. McGregor
Mayweather vs. McGregor Floyd Mayweather Jr. Record: 49-0 26 (KOs) Age: 40 Height: 5ft 7in Weight: 149.5lbs Stance: Orthodox Reach: 72” Conor McGregor Record: 21-3 (18 KOs) Age: 29 Height: 5ft 9in Weight: 153lbs Stance: Southpaw Reach: 74” Punch Count: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Total Punches: 170 landed out of 320 thrown (53%) Jabs: 18 landed out of 59 thrown (39%) Power Punches: 162 landed out of 261 thrown (58%) Conor McGregor Total Punches: 111 landed out of 430 thrown (26%) Jabs: 27 landed out of 98 thrown (28%) Power Punches: 84 landed out of 332 thrown (25%) The Public Imagination There were many elements at play going into an event of this magnitude but what ultimately shapes and molds a fight all depends on capturing the imagination of the public. What is the back story of both fighters? Who’s “the bad guy” in the equation? What does the public expect to happen? What could happen? What do they WANT to happen...