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Continued from out after a few rounds, Dana White some sleep-
page 17 and after that the only less nights because in a
question was whether
way he is almost bigger
“It was an honor for me Mayweather would stop now than the organiza-
to showcase my skills.” a fighter legitimately for tion.
They go their separate the first time in nearly a And, who knows. He
ways now, after a fight decade. may venture back into
that had a little some- He did, battering Mc- the boxing ring some-
thing for everyone. May- Gregor around the ring day if the price is right.
weather won by batter- in the 10th round until “I’m young, I’m fresh
ing McGregor around the referee moved in to and I’m ready,” Mc-
late until it was stopped stop it. McGregor didn’t Gregor said. “Right now
in the 10th round, but in protest, though after- I’m a free agent. I love
reality McGregor was a ward he said he wished a good fight and tonight
big winner too. he would have been al- was a good fight. I can’t
He was reasonably com- lowed to continue. tell you exactly what’s
petent as a boxer in his Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Conor McGregor pose during But that was a minor next but something will
first pro fight. He actually a news conference after a super welterweight boxing match quibble. McGregor may be next.”
Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Las Vegas.
controlled the first few Associated Press have lost but in just a That’s the one thing that
rounds, and was never few short months he did seemed assured as Sat-
off his feet despite tak- earlier. And, after earn- courtside seats to NBA what few could have urday night blended
ing a beating in the late ing nearly $1 billion in his games around the na- anticipated and made into Sunday morning
rounds. 21-year career, he can tion. himself into a decent on the Las Vegas Strip.
Mayweather eventually get on with his varied The criticism of the Pac- boxer who carried one McGregor was sipping
figured him out, and ex- businesses and maybe quiao fight will now fade of the best ever into a whiskey he plans to
posed him for the box- even train a few fighters away, and the last im- the later rounds while market, and on his way
ing novice he was. Mc- himself. age of the best defen- remaining upright the to an appearance at a
Gregor didn’t become “You won’t see me in sive fighter of his gen- whole time. hotel nightclub.
king of boxing like he the ring anymore,” May- eration will be of him He may have been new Mayweather had an
predicted before the weather said. “Any guy coming forward boldly to boxing, but he proved appearance of his own
fight, but he won millions calling me out, forget it. and going for one final to the disbelievers in the to make at his new strip
of new fans and will now I’m OK. I had a great ca- knockout. sport that he was a true club, where he held
likely return to the UFC as reer.” “I felt like I owed the fighter. meet-and-greets the en-
its unquestioned star. Indeed, he did, winning fans a last hurrah,” May- “I was a little taken tire week of the fight.
And Mayweather? every time he got into weather said. “I told you aback by the disrespect First, though, the two
Well, 50-0 has a nice ring the ring and building his guys I’d come straight and disregard I was fighters posed for fi-
to it, passing the 49-0 re- brand wisely so he could ahead and I told you the shown,” McGregor said. nal pictures, an arm
cord of Rocky Marciano make a fortune off of it. fight would not go the At the age of 29, Mc- around each other. They
that serves as a bench- No boxer has ever mar- distance.” Gregor is a rare super- hugged, seemingly re-
mark in the sport. keted himself like the The fight itself played out star with a quick wit and luctant to let it all go.
He got a knockout that man who calls himself much like many in box- mouth to go along with The carnival was leav-
helped erase the stain Money, and he can now ing expected. McGregor his combat skills. The ing town, but not before
from his fight with Man- relax and enjoy his pri- got off to a good start, price for his UFC fights putting on a pretty good
ny Pacquiao two years vate jets, mansions and Mayweather figured him will cause UFC chief show.q
Froome wins 9th stage, increases Spanish Vuelta lead

EL POBLE NOU DE BENI- 500 meters (yards) to go sey and a decent gap,” year without any stage vic- Froome.
TATXELL, Spain (AP) — Chris and held on to win the Froome said. tories.Froome crossed the Nicolas Roche of Ireland is
Froome moved to the front 174-kilometer (108-mile) “The legs felt great today line four seconds ahead third, more than a minute
in the final climb to win the stage from Orihuela to El and it feels good to be in of Colombian Esteban off the lead.
ninth stage of the Spanish Poble Nou de Benitatxell in this position.” Chaves, who made a late Froome is attempting to
Vuelta on Sunday and in- southeastern Spain. It was Froome’s first stage charge but was not able to become the third rider to
crease his overall lead. “It’s such a good feeling win in a grand tour this sea- overcome the British rider. complete the Tour-Vuelta
The Tour de France winner to get to the end of this son. He clinched his fourth Chaves remained second double in the same season.
took the lead with about first block with the red jer- Tour de France earlier this overall, 36 seconds behind Monday is a rest day.q