5 reasons why we're backing McGregor in the fight of the year against Mayweather
This morning, the fight of the year for some, and a pantomime show for others, will take place in Las Vegas: the encounter between undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and the best mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor.
Boxing purists consider it a show unworthy of such a noble sport. They believe that a boxer of Mayweather's caliber (he has 49 undefeated fights) should not "stoop" to fighting someone who comes from a sport considered somewhat "lowbrow" like MMA. I find purists deadly boring, especially when the supposedly legendary fight between Mayweather himself and Manny Pacquiao was the most boring of all time. I am not an expert enough to determine the exact causes of that fight being so dull, but undoubtedly one of them was Mayweather's obsessive defense, which, for me, makes him a boring type.
Boring in boxing and generally boring as a character, experts predict a clear victory for Mayweather tonight. Be that as it may, outside the ring, on social media, in magazines, on Instagram, he has already suffered a deplorable defeat against his brilliant opponent Conor McGregor, "The Notorious," the undisputed king of personal branding.
In the palace, we are divided. The Consort, as a serious boxer, supports Mayweather. I, on the other hand, am fiercely with McGregor for reasons as superficial and well-founded as these:
1) His suits: McGregor cultivates a polished image of a self-made GQ man. Born in a very humble part of Dublin, when success came, he did not hesitate to adopt the aesthetics of gentlemen from his homeland with an inevitably rogue touch. His spectacular physique (broad shoulders and a slim waist) makes custom-made suits fit him like a glove. He also knows how to wear them well and is not afraid to complete them with excessive accessories ranging from colorful scarves, heavy watches, and a beard and tattoos beyond hipster.
2) The "Fuck you" pinstripe suit: traditionally before boxing matches, opponents size each other up and try to intimidate each other face-to-face. Mayweather and McGregor have elevated these face-to-face encounters to the category of internationally followed shows like the Super Bowl.
In the first one, Mayweather showed up wearing an American flag hoodie and a black cap, in other words, a unremarkable tracksuit. McGregor, however, appeared in a perfect navy blue suit with apparent white pinstripes and a pink tie, which in itself was quite close to perfection. But...buuut, this suit held a small big surprise with a message included for his opponent.
The pinstripe was not simply a straight line, but was made up of letters repeating the phrase "Fuck you" throughout the fabric. This, for fans of the most irreverent tailoring, is simply "fucking perfection" and I have already spoken to my fabric factory to see how such a feat can be achieved.
The creator of what is now a legendary suit is David August, a luxury Californian brand known for dressing athletes, businessmen, and celebrities across the United States.
3) The stunning Gucci look: Given the image success of the first face-off, the second one was a real challenge for McGregor to overcome. And yet, he succeeded by taking an unexpected turn.
Dressed head-to-toe in Gucci, Conor appeared bare-chested, letting his tattoos complement the print of his trousers and the marvel of an illustration on his Gucci fur coat, fresh off the Italian brand's runway.
There was nothing else to add; Mayweather repeated a similar tracksuit, while McGregor established himself as a worthy heir to Tyler Durden (Fight Club).
4) He is a devoted husband, dedicated father, and we suspect an unashamed feminist: Dee Devlin is his wife; they met in Dublin when they were dirt poor and have stayed together through very precarious times. Now that money is abundant, she handles his finances and closes contracts. In several interviews, Conor has stated that "If it wasn't for her, I probably wouldn't be where I am today."
They recently became parents, and Conor treats us to fantastic snapshots on his Instagram account, showcasing a proud, doting father.
In this photo, I'm equally fascinated by their two faces, the watch, and the slippers.
The baby already has his custom-made suit, mirroring his progenitor; seriously, Conor, we love you for these eccentricities.
5) His Versace bathrobes: For all the above, it's more than understandable that the fashion world has surrendered at Conor McGregor's feet, and even Donatella Versace herself has sent him a personalized bathrobe, which he is expected to wear, perhaps, in the final fight.
This is an extra point for McGregor, as he matched Mayweather in a previous red one from the same brand during one of those dreaded "dressed the same for the party, who wore it better?" moments.
According to the odds, McGregor is the unlikely winner, but that makes us root for him even more.
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