They’re theoretically fighting because people want to see what happens when a great boxer and a great mixed martial arts fighter square off, which hasn’t happened before. Why are they fighting and why is it a big deal?
He’s American, and he’s 40 years old.Ĭonor McGregor is a mixed martial arts fighter - which means he punches people, but he also wrestles and kicks them - who has become the biggest star for the UFC league, which has become a big deal in the last decade. was by most accounts the best boxer of his era. The rest of this is for Recode readers (including Recode editor in chief Dan Frommer) who may not know who Conor McGregor or Floyd Mayweather are, why they are fighting, and why lots of people suddenly seem to care about this.įloyd Mayweather Jr. You can watch the boxing match on TV by paying Showtime, and you can stream it via Showtime, UFC, Sling or Sony. Conor McGregor is fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr.