LAS VEGAS – The boxing showdown between Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is expected to potentially break the record for all-time pay-per-view buys, a mark set by Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao at roughly 4.6 million for their much-anticipated 2015 showdown. Of course, this isn’t possible without heightened interest from “the casual fan.” But what about the longtime, hardcore fans of both boxing and MMA who see this event as nothing more than a circus – a money grab? Related Floyd Mayweather plans to come out firing against Conor McGregor, assistant trainer says Mayweather business partner Leonard Ellerbe has a message for you. “We appreciate all the fans,” Ellerbe said during Thursday’s open workout
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Leonard Ellerbe to boxing, MMA purists: Don’t buy Mayweather-McGregor if you hate it – MMA Junkie