One bettor staked ?650,000 on a McGregor victory at 10/3 ? which would return winnings of more than ?2.8million. And Paddy Power estimate they would lose ?10million if the ‘Notorious’ earns the belt.
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Both men have predicted a KO of their opponent, with McGregor foreseeing his victory inside four rounds.
His opponent simply promised a knockout so one of them, and plenty of gamblers will be wrong.
Mayweather by KO/TKO (8/11, BetFred) and decision (11/4, Coral) come out on top value.
Our tips for the fight (All Paddy Power)
Many believe the Irishman to have a power advantage, citing his opponent’s age, brittle hands, and recent track record of going the distance.
But Mayweather is coming up against vastly experienced boxers, not a man in his first professional bout, with that said, it may be worth getting on the 49-0 star to win by KO in the first three rounds (11/2)
If the veteran doesn’t have the ability to inflict enough damage by the time 12 rounds are up, he is surely going to have outboxed McGregor so a decision win (11/4) could be well worth a dabble.
The ‘Notorious’ signed a strict contract, forbidding him to land any MMA style strikes outlawed under the Queensbury Rules. And yet the aggressive Irishman could be disqualified in a number of other ways if he becomes frustrated, it might be a risk worth taking for punters (13/2).
If the most-hyped contest of the year manages to live up to expectations with a dramatic climax, Mayweather could tire the 28-year-old down by the later rounds so a stoppage between rounds 10-12 (13/2) might be a solid option.
Outlandish bets (William Hill)
McGregor to be disqualified for throwing a kick (12/1)
Both fighters to be knocked-out simultaneously (250/1)
McGregor to not land a punch (50/1)
