Mike Tyson says McGregor ‘will get killed’ boxing against Mayweather

Brendan Dunlop and Jeff Blair fill in for Tim and Sid and talk with boxing analyst Steve Bunch about the theatre surrounding the Mayweather and McGregor fight as well as the popularity of boxing in England.

Does MMA star Conor McGregor stand a chance against Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring?

Not according to Mike Tyson.

The retired boxer had some strong words to say about the much-anticipated Aug. 26 bout between McGregor and Mayweather during a recent interview on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take podcast.

“McGregor is going to get killed boxing,” Tyson said. “Boxing? I got mad because I thought they were going to use MMA rules against boxing because that’s what it’s all about: Can the boxer beat the MMA guy?

“[McGregor] put his dumb [expletive] in a position where he’s gonna get knocked out because this guy’s been doing this all his life since he was a baby. [McGregor] can’t kick and grab and stuff. … He’s not going to stand much of a chance.”

McGregor responded to a tweet about Tyson’s quote, calling himself “the new Don King.”

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