It was obvious that the fight was on both men’s minds and McGregor eluded to Mayweather when lamenting the lack of competition in the UFC: “I’m looking around…I might have to jump up and f***ing drag Floyd Mayweather out of bed…” Whilst a seemingly flippant comment, the rumours only intensified after McGregor’s demolition of Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and subsequent extended break from fighting to care for his first child. So when the two began exchanging barbs through social media and interviews, it created more than a minor stir in the fight world: it allowed fans to wildly speculate. And if there is one thing both Mayweather and McGregor are known for, it’s making money in the fight game. “If it makes money, it makes sense” or so the saying goes. But what makes the fight exciting are the many sub plots providing a background for the biggest televised fight sports event in history. Given the popularity of the two men and the pay per view numbers they draw, it now seems obvious that they should fight there is simply too much money on offer for all parties. But McGregor is more than just a mouth, having KO victories over future MMA hall of famers Eddie Alvarez and Jose Aldo, he’s created a reputation as a knockout artist par excellence. His brash and at times arrogant air alongside his now famous trash talking have been pivotal to his popularity and quick ascension to become the UFC lightweight champion and the first athlete to hold two belts simultaneously in the organisation. “The Notorious” Conor McGregor is also a lightning rod for controversy. He is truly one of the best of all time, and an extremely polarising figure. He would become the consensus’ best defensive boxer ever, and amass titles in multiple weight classes spanning over 30 pounds. After losing a controversial decision at the Olympics in 1996 and registering a bronze medal, Mayweather would turn professional, stunning observers with his speed and elusiveness.
His father Floyd Senior fought for a world title and his uncle Roger, who would also train Junior, was a two-time world champion. These two men, alongside Ronda Rousey, are the biggest stars in combat sports today.įloyd Mayweather Junior grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan and was destined to be an amazing talent. Floyd “Money” Mayweather, whom many consider the greatest boxer of all time, puts his undefeated record on the line against the precociously talented UFC star Conor McGregor.
#KUNG FU FIGHTER VS POLICE PROFESSIONAL#
Police Kung Fu is a great resource for every law enforcement professional and those interested in the martial arts and self defense.In case you’ve been living on Mars (or just without a functioning internet connection) the biggest fight in Pay Per View history is going to take place this Saturday night 26th August. With a thorough grounding in traditional Wing Chun kung fu, renowned for its direct power and speed, the police training demonstrated in this volume is readily adaptable to a wide variety of controlled-force situations.
Lavishly illustrated with photographs of Taiwanese police officers systematically demonstrating tactics that have been used with great effect for several decades in Taiwan, Police Kung Fu teaches responses to unarmed attackers and to attacks with guns, knives, and assorted clubs and other weapons, as well as police baton techniques for individual and crowd control. Police Kung Fu: The Personal Combat Handbook of the Taiwan National Police is a comprehensive approach for the realistic use of traditional kung fu by law enforcement and corrections officers-and ordinary citizens-to maximize personal safety while minimizing the necessary use of force. Master the effective, practical style of Kung Fu practiced by the Taiwanese police with this illustrated martial arts guide.