In Pictures: How Floyd Mayweather knocked out Conor McGregor

27 Aug 2017 11:43 AM IST

Floyd Mayweather kept his unbeaten record intact after defeating Conor McGregor via Technical Knockout.

Conor McGregor ran out of steam in the end, as Floyd Mayweather rushed in, to extend his career record to 50-0. (Photo: AP)
After all the huffing and puffing of the pre-fight meets between the two, it was good to see the two great champions share some friendly banter and show some mutual respect for each other.
Mayweather was as calm and composed after the fight, as he was, during it, soaking in the applause after defeating McGregor.
In the end, the referee had to bring the match to an end two rounds prematurely, handing the biggest bout in history to Floyd Mayweather, via technical knockout.
Conor McGregor simply had no answers for Floyd Mayweather's fists of fury in Round 10.
The veteran boxer pounced on the tiring McGregor, hurling in a flurry of punches.
This is exactly what Mayweather was waiting for.
McGregor, who is only used to fighting five rounds in the UFC, was soon getting tired.
Mayweather's tactics soon started to pay the dividends, as the fight progressed beyond the 4th round.
The Experienced Mayweather, however, knows all the tricks of the trade, and managed to keep the Irishman at bay.
McGregor started off with great energy, hustling Mayweather all around the ring.
UFC Lightweight champion Conor McGregor, the challenger, was fighting his first pro-boxing bout against the most experienced boxer on the circuit.
Floyd Mayweather came into the biggest fight in history with a 49-0 record.

Conor McGregor ran out of steam in the end, as Floyd Mayweather rushed in, to extend his career record to 50-0. (Photo: AP)

Floyd Mayweather kept his unbeaten record intact after defeating Conor McGregor via Technical Knockout.