Victor Mather
9 articles · The New York Times
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Deontay Wilder, Over Steak and Fries, Relives His Biggest Fight
Watching two heavyweights pound each other on screen while one of them is sitting with you is a little strange. Like when the champion sees a scorecard showing himself down four points…
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Who Likes Conor McGregor?s Chances? Bettors, Mostly
Experts and pundits are in rare unanimity over the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor superfight. McGregor, they say, has absolutely no chance. With the fight a month away, people are betting on it,…
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In Brooklyn, McGregor Wins Popularity Contest Over Mayweather
If it had been the fight, they would have stopped it. The colorful mixed martial artist Conor McGregor was the clear choice of the Brooklyn public as the news media circus for…
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?Nobody Leans on Cube?: Big3 Makes Way for McGregor-Mayweather Fight
The promoters of the fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have a potential blockbuster on their hands. But they also had a small problem. The arena they announced as their…
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Mayweather vs. McGregor: The First Meeting Starts the Hype
Boxing is a sport with a rich history of noble combat and heroic performances ? and hype. On Aug. 26, Floyd Mayweather Jr., the undefeated legend of the ring, will box Conor…
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Mayweather-McGregor Boxing Match Draws Hype, and a Clear Favorite
Generally, the most exciting question about a much-anticipated sporting event is the basic one: Who is going to win? But the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor boxing match on Aug. 26 is attracting…
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Manny Pacquiao, 37, Refuses to Retire, or Even Take it Easy
After the so-called Fight of the Century last May, the winner, Floyd Mayweather, announced his retirement. But the loser, Manny Pacquiao, plans to fight on at age 37, and will lace up…
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Unsatisfied? Look Beyond Mayweather and Pacquiao
The fight of the century is over, but it may not turn out to be the fight of the year. Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night in…
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Manny Pacquiao Can Fight, Legislate and Even Sing ?Sometimes When We Touch?
He is the only man to win boxing titles in eight weight classes, and he is now preparing for the most anticipated fight in years, against the undefeated Floyd Mayweather on May…