The rugby world was watching as Floyd Mayweather extended his perfect career record to 50 fights unbeaten by stopping Conor McGregor in the 10th round.
Referee Robert Byrd’s stoppage may have arrived too early for some, as McGregor’s early effort meant he was in the contest on the scorecards.
#MayweathervMcgregor in case you missed the fight. Here’s the finale pic.twitter.com/zzTN4DTQ0G
— 6 (@6UpsideDownIs9) August 27, 2017
Here’s how the rugby world reacted:
Already worth getting up for!! Class
— James Haskell (@jameshaskell) August 27, 2017
McGregor ALL FRICKIN DAY
— Taione Vea (@TaioneVea) August 27, 2017
A smart man would say Mayweather but I’m not that smart. McGregor winning by KO #MayweaterMcGregor
— Jacques Burger (@Nabasboer) August 27, 2017
We’re ready #FloydMayweatherVsConorMcGregor pic.twitter.com/wLAQK0vLFN
— Jack Nowell (@nowellsy15) August 27, 2017
— Mike Brown (@mikebrown_15) August 27, 2017
— Danny Cipriani (@DannyCipriani87) August 27, 2017
10 rounds fair play @TheNotoriousMMA & to @FloydMayweather 50-0 only let down was Carl froch negative & bitter commentary
— scott baldwin (@scottbaldwin2) August 27, 2017