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Conor McGregor v Floyd Mayweather fight betting online at William Hill

MFew fights have caught the imagination in the way that the upcoming bout between boxer Floyd Mayweather Jnr and UFC star Conor McGregor has. The boxing match has finally been confirmed by both fighters and it has been given approval by the NAC (Nevada Athletic Commission). It will take place on 26^th August at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor and Mayweather will go 12 rounds, with a 154lbs weight limit set for the fight.

The background to the potential clash is fascinating. On one hand, we have Mayweather, arguably the greatest pound for pound boxer of his generation. The Michigan-born fighter boasts an unblemished 49-0 fight boxing record, currently tying him with Rocky Marciano. 50-0 would move him beyond the boxing legend. On the other hand, we have McGregor, certainly the biggest star of UFC and someone who transcends his sport. The Dublin native has become a cult hero in Ireland and has a legion of fans worldwide. He is the only UFC fighter to hold belts at two different weights simultaneously. This is fantasy booking. The kind of debate that kids have about Batman v Superman in the playground come to life.

Who will win the McGregor v Mayweather Jnr super-fight?

Conventional wisdom seems to point to a Mayweather win. After all, it will be a boxing match. Mayweather’s defence is so polished that even champion boxers have difficulty landing their punches. How will the inexperienced McGregor cope? Critics are already pointing to a mismatch, with McGregor seen as a ‘jack of all trades’ up against the aristocratic boxing of Mayweather. However, history tells us that you should underestimate McGregor at your peril. Although he is famous for trash talking, it is his undoubted talent that made him a fighting mega star. He may lose, but the fight could be much closer than boxing purists think.

Will the McGregor v Mayweather fight definitely happen?

For a long time, it felt like the fight would never happen. But money is the biggest talker in the worlds of boxing and mma. The date, the venue and the rules have been set, so it seems inconceivable that it will not go ahead. Both fighters are set to earn huge amounts of money and only a serious injury to Mayweather or McGregor would put a stop to what promises to be one of the sporting spectacles of the century. Due to the difference in time zone (Las Vegas is eight hours behind UK time), the fight will take place in the early hours of Sunday morning (27^th August). That shouldn’t deter UK fight fans staying up to watch this most intriguing of bouts.

Where can I bet on the McGregor v Mayweather fight?

Now that the match has been confirmed, you can bet on the McGregor v Mayweather fight online at William Hill right now. This is set to be the biggest spectacle in boxing for many years, so you will also find odds for round betting, method of victory and other specials. Whatever happens, this is going to be one of the biggest fights of the 21^st century so far. Will Mayweather prevail? Or, will the world be left shocked with a McGregor triumph?