While thousands crammed into crowded pubs for the ‘Fight of the Century’, one generous Sydneysider offered his spacious Bondi pad to total strangers.
He posted a last-minute invite to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor in his living room to a local Facebook group.
All the Good Samaritan wanted in return was for guests to chip in $5 to cover the $60 pay-per-view fee to buy access to the broadcast on Foxtel.
A generous Sydneysider posted a last-minute invite to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor in his living room to a local Facebook group
All the Good Samaritan wanted in return was for guests to chip in $5 to cover the $60 pay-per-view fee to buy access to the broadcast on Foxtel
‘If you’re struggling to find a place to see the fight OR you don’t want to watch it in a crowded pub… We are streaming it in our living room with a beach view,’ he wrote.
‘Bring your beer and munchies and it’s game on! You just have to chip in a 5er in the streaming. PM if interested and don’t wanna miss out!’
Soon after making the post, less than an hour before the fight started, he simply told those interested to rock up at his address.
His offer came after popular Bondi pubs started filling up before midday with fans preparing for the pre-fight antics with people lining up around the block
One bold fan wore a quaint flower crown in the Irish fighter’s home colours (pictured centre)
Keen Irish supporters crammed into pubs early to ensure they got a seat before start time
‘Guys it hasn’t started yet so grab the cold ones and hurry up!’ he wrote, minutes before the fighters entered the arena.
A few local punters appeared to take him up on the offer, saying they were on their way or expressed excitement about an ensuing house party.
His offer came after popular Bondi pubs started filling up before midday with fans preparing for the pre-fight antics with people lining up around the block.
The highly-anticipated boxing match began on Sunday afternoon Sydney time
Hundreds of people packed into the busy bars, some seen singing along to Irish themed songs in the lead up to the big fight.
From artists sketching pictures of McGregor at Darling Harbour, pubs ordering more than 300 kegs of beer at Bondi to dedicated fans starting their Sunday with an Irish brew.
Excited fans are in high spirits, some showing their support for the Irish fight with Irish flags or donning the colours on their faces.