Conor McGregor was enjoying a hero’s welcome at an energetic sold-out party that makes it seem like he beat Floyd Mayweather.
Inside the Encore Beach Club on the Las Vegas Strip, defeated McGregor appeared on stage donning an Irish tricolour flag.
The fighter arrived at the club wearing a flowery blue suit to a roaring crowd of supporters.
Far from wound-licking, McGregor was up and dancing to All The Way Up by Fat Joe and Remy Ma.
Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather is celebrating ‘Fight of the Century’ victory in the company of strippers at a strip club he owns.
The fighting star beamed as he received hero’s welcome at his Wynn Nightlife residency debut at the Encore Beach Club at Night at Wynn
Conor McGregor is enjoying a hero’s welcome at an energetic sold-out party that makes it seem like he beat Floyd Mayweather
The fighter arrived at the club wearing a flowery blue suit to a roaring crowd of supporters. Far from wound-licking, McGregor was dancing to All The Way Up by Fat Joe and Remy Ma
Conor McGregor attends his after fight party and his Wynn Nightlife residency debut at the Encore Beach Club at Night at Wynn Las Vegas
Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO in Round 10 after the two men squared off in what was billed as the Fight of the Century. The defeat clearly hasn’t dampened McGregor’s sprits, after clutching a bottle of his own brand ‘notorious’ whiskey during a post-fight press conference
Inside the Encore Beach Club on the Las Vegas Strip, defeated McGregor appeared on stage donning an Irish tricolour flag
To most observers, McGregor won the opening three rounds, before fatigue began to settle in – an issue which the Irishman feels has hampered him before.
The figher’s entourage were treated to £77,643 worth of free drinks after McGregor personally forked out for them.
He also encouraged fans to ‘have a whiskey’ after appearing for the post-fight press conferance clutching a bottle of his own brand ‘Notorious’ whiskey.
Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO in Round 10 after the two men squared off in what was billed as the Fight of the Century in the highly anticipated and Hollywood-studded fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
After winning his 50th undefeated match, Mayweather swore it would be his last fight ever as the 40-year-old made off with the coveted ‘Money Belt’ and at least $100million for his night’s work.
The money-spinning showdown is likely to break all records and surpass the $600million generated by Mayweather’s fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015.
‘This was my last fight tonight. For sure,’ Mayweather, heading into second retirement with a unblemished 50-0 record to surpass heavyweight legend Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 mark for most wins without a loss or draw, declared in the ring. ‘Tonight was my last fight. Tonight I chose the right dance partner to dance with.
‘Conor you are a hell of a champion. A win is a win, no matter how you get it. Rocky Marciano is a legend and I look forward to going into the Hall of Fame one day.’
The American’s domination was complete by the tenth round as he moved in for the kill to record his first early finish since he stopped Victor Ortiz in controversial fashion almost six years ago.
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. of the U.S. poses with the WBC “Money Belt” during post-fight news conference at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather appeared at a press conference after the fight. To most observers, McGregor won the opening three rounds, before fatigue began to settle in – an issue which the Irishman feels has hampered him before
After winning his 50th undefeated match, Mayweather swore it would be his last fight ever as the 40-year-old made off with the coveted ‘Money Belt’ and at least $100million for his night’s work
Mayweather, heading into second retirement with a unblemished 50-0 record to surpass heavyweight legend Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 mark for most wins without a loss or draw, declared in the ring, called McGregor ‘one hell of a champion’
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor of Ireland raises a cup of Irish whiskey during post-fight news conference at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Clutching a bottle of Irish whiskey as he returned to the ring for the post-fight press conference, McGregor was pleased with his performance and rubbished the marks of two of the three judges who thought he had only won a solitary round. McGregor promised to take over the whiskey market with his own ‘Notorious’ branded drink
During a post-game interview, McGregor said that he ‘thought it was close’. He said that the fight should have continued into the final two rounds
McGregor is keeping his options open over his next project, albeit his next bout is likely to be in UFC, with the MMA promotion’s president Dana White not keen on him boxing again. But McGregor, himself, would consider another boxing bout, amidst speculation that he could tackle ex-sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi
The audience was packed with 20,000 ravenous fans at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with private jets ferrying celebrities into Sin City as bets worth more than a million dollars were placed on the match. Pictured above, McGregor arriving for his post-game news conference
The money-spinning showdown is likely to break all records and surpass the $600million generated by Mayweather’s fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015
Whether the fight will be the richest of all-time as promoters had predicted will be decided later when pay-per-view numbers come in, but it certainly will not be included on any list of the great bouts in boxing.
On paper it would be hard to find a bigger mismatch, but it did not prevent millions around the globe from reaching for their wallets to purchase a pay-per-view package or the 14,623 spectators at T-Mobile Arena to part with big money for tickets.
In the end, the fight proved to be the one-sided contest many had predicted as Mayweather shook off the rust of two years of inactivity against an outclassed double UFC champion making his professional boxing debut.
Clutching a bottle of Irish whiskey as he returned to the ring for the post-fight press conference, McGregor was pleased with his performance and rubbished the marks of two of the three judges who thought he had only won a solitary round.
To most observers, McGregor won the opening three rounds, before fatigue began to settle in – an issue which the Irishman feels has hampered him before.
‘I thought it was close,’ a defiant McGregor argued. ‘I thought I had him in the early rounds. I thought he was getting me in the middle toward the end.
‘But where was the final two rounds? Let me wobble back to me corner. Let me try and recompose myself. You’ve got to put me out.
Floyd Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO after the two men squared off in what was billed as the Fight of the Century in the highly anticipated and Hollywood-studded match in a Las Vegas arena on Saturday night
Mayweather outlasted McGregor, who began to visibly falter before he fell against the ropes in a technical knockout, winning Mayweather’s 50th undefeated match as the champion boxer swore it was his last fight ever
While McGregor had the crowd behind his improbable quest, Mayweather survived a rough beginning and gradually took control. He brutalized McGregor in the 10th, landing numerous shots and chasing McGregor around the ring
Actress Jennifer Lopez and former MLB player Alex Rodriguez attended the super welterweight boxing match
Leonardo DiCaprio was another Hollywood star to be spotted among the rich, powerful and A-lister crowd
Mayweather and McGregor during their fight at the T-Mobile Arena. Pictured: A tired McGregor holds on trying to stay upright as Mayweather batters him around the ring
The most unusual megafight in years went longer and was more competitive than many expected when an unbeaten, five-division world champion boxer took on a mixed martial artist making his pro boxing debut
Action slowed some during Round 8 but the tone of the fight remained the same. Conor McGregor fighting in flurries, back-pedaling as Mayweather kept after him
Mayweather said after the fight: ‘He’s a tough competitor. I think we gave the fans what they wanted to see. Our game plan was to take our time, let him shoot all his heavy shots early and then take him out at the end down the stretch’
After winning his 50th undefeated match, Mayweather swore it would be his last fight ever as the 40-year-old made off with the coveted ‘Money Belt’ and at least $100million for his night’s work
Bruce Willis, one of the many celebrities who attended the fight, took his seat shortly before the high-profile match took place
Dozens of stars sat ringside for the fight, such as LeBron James and Mike Tyson, (both pictured) as the fight could surpass the $600m generated by Mayweather’s fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler stared up at the fight. He hasn’t wasted any time since splitting from former beau Morgan Brown. The star was spotted kissing a mystery blonde at a Las Vegas nightclub ahead of the super-fight
‘I thought it was a little early of a stoppage. I get like that when I am tired. I get a little wobbly and flowy. But you got to give it to him, that’s what 50 pro fights will give you.’
The two super-welterweight fighters had been preparing for the big boxing match for months and the event generated hype as the world waited to see who would become boxing’s undisputed king.
The audience was packed with 20,000 ravenous fans at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with private jets ferrying celebrities into Sin City as bets worth more than a million dollars were placed on the match.
Some of those A-listers who took their seats ringside were Bruce Willis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Demi Lovato and LeBron James, all spotted eagerly waiting for the big fight.
The most unusual megafight in years went longer and was more competitive than many expected when an unbeaten, five-division world champion boxer took on a mixed martial artist making his pro boxing debut.
McGregor became the best-paid debutant of all time, netting a $30 million dollar purse plus a share of ticket sales, pay-per-view and merchandising revenues, along with one-off sponsorhsip deals.
Mayweather said after the fight: ‘I gave the fans what they wanted to see. I told them that I owed them for the Pacquiao fight. I must come straight ahead and give them a show’
Mayweather brutalized McGregor in the last rounds, landing numerous shots and chasing McGregor around the ring until referee Robert Byrd saved the Irishman and stopped the fight in Round 10
Conor McGregor following defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jnr during their fight at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather of the US climbs the ring ropes to celebrate his win against Conor McGregor during their fight for the WBC ‘Money Belt’ at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Referee Robert Byrd raises the hand of Floyd Mayweather Jr. after his TKO of Conor McGregor in their super welterweight boxing match
Disney girl Demi Lovato, 25, belted out the United States’ national anthem right before the big fight
Actor Chris Hemsworth attends the super welterweight boxing match between Mayweather and McGregor
LeBron James waits with his wife for a super welterweight boxing match between Mayweather and McGregor on Saturday. The superstar player for the Cleveland Cavaliers sits in front of former boxer Mike Tyson
P Diddy arrived with his singer girlfriend Cassie, who happened to be celebrating her 31st birthday on the day of the match
Jamie Foxx, 49, sported an all black outfit as he arrived at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He also joked on Instagram that if he slipped, at least he was wearing his Gucci fur loafers
With his cornermen decked out in natty grey suits and white shoes, and his two UFC belts held aloft in the ring, McGregor dwarfed Mayweather in height when they met in the middle.
Mayweather only threw a handful of punches in the first two rounds, yet still grinned for the cameras in the breaks.
McGregor covered his boxing deficiencies well, jabbing with his right and scoring despite his limited footwork.
He occasionally strayed into mixed martial arts territory by rounding his opponent and landing strikes to the back of Mayweather’s head.
Ultimately, Mayweather’s skills proved too much.
He brutalized McGregor in the 10th, landing numerous shots and chasing McGregor around the ring until referee Robert Byrd saved the Irishman and stopped the fight.
Mayweather said after the fight: ‘He’s a tough competitor. I think we gave the fans what they wanted to see. Our game plan was to take our time, let him shoot all his heavy shots early and then take him out at the end down the stretch.
‘I gave the fans what they wanted to see. I told them that I owed them for the Pacquiao fight. I must come straight ahead and give them a show.’
Before his loss, McGregor made his ring walk with an Irish flag draped over his shoulders. He pumped his fists in the air to the crowd, which cheered loudly
Actress Charlize Theron attends the super welterweight boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor
NFL owner Robert Kraft flew on a private jet to the star-studded event with J-Lo and her boyfriend A-Rod
McGregor taunts Mayweather during one of their first rounds of the fight before he ultimately ran out of stream
Chance The Rapper left his daughter Kensli in the care of his brother Taylor Bennett to attend the big fight night
Cedric The Entertainer (left) and Akon (right)showed up in matching attire, sporting red and white looks
Rapper Meek Mill turned up in a causal look, wearing sneakers, shorts and a button down shirt. The ex of Nicki Minaj touched down in Las Vegas on Friday
Model Jasmine Sanders, 26, (left) and Aisha Tyler (right) both posed with the specially made ‘Money Belt’. It is made with alligator skin from Italy, the belt boasts an alleged 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, 300 emeralds, three pounds of solid, 24-karat gold
Houston Rockets NBA player James Harden, 28, escaped Hurricane Harvey and jetted off to Vegas for the fight
Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers arrive for the fight of the century. The music duo had just returned from Manchester in time to catch the fight
Before his loss, McGregor made his ring walk with an Irish flag draped over his shoulders. He pumped his fists in the air to the crowd, which cheered loudly.
McGregor’s handlers held aloft his UFC title belts after he got into the ring for his first pro boxing match.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., meanwhile got a bit theatrical, wearing what looks like a ski mask under an oversized hat. He was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos.
The odds at fight time favored Mayweather by about a 5-1 margin.
McGregor came sporting a shorter haircut than he had in the days leading up to the fight, with his girlfriend behind him pushing their three-month-old baby in a stroller.
McGregor was calm and confident in his televised pre-fight interview, telling Showtime’s Jim Gray that he would ‘paint a beautiful picture’ in his fight against heavily favored Mayweather.
He was subdued in the interview, and he was still wearing a dress shirt, tie and vest, even though his hands were already wrapped about an hour before the start of the bout.
‘I’m going to go out and be myself — free, spontaneous, creative — and paint a beautiful picture,’ he said. ‘I see me truly outclassing this man and putting him to sleep.’
‘Vegas bound’: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez posted the same Instagram photo of themselves jetting with Robert Kraft to watch Conor McGregor fight Floyd Mayweather
Party boy: Leonardo DiCapiro, 42, was spotted on his way to dinner in Las Vegas on Friday ahead of the big fight on Saturday
‘Best day ever’: Chris Hemsworth, 34, shared a snap to Instagram on Saturday, that saw the actor headed to Las Vegas on board a private jet with pals, to watch the Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor boxing match
McGregor said he thought he weighed ‘about 170’ pounds after rehydrating from Friday’s weigh-in, where he was 153. Mayweather weighed in at 149 ½.
Mayweather is guaranteed $100million for his night’s work, and could make double that if the pay-per-view buys are strong as expected. McGregor’s guarantee with the Nevada State Athletic Commission is $30million.
There are two more fights on the under card before the main event begins. There will also be two national anthems, with the U.S. version sung by Demi Lovato and the Irish anthem by Imelda May.
Promoters had nearly 2,000 tickets still to sell on fight day at prices ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.
The fight is expected to set records on pay-per-view, with some 5 million homes buying at $99.95. The main event is expected to begin about 9pm local time.
The big money continued rolling in just before fight time at this city’s sports books, with several million-dollar bets on Floyd Mayweather Jr. to beat Conor McGregor.
The undefeated Floyd Mayweather and Irishman Conor McGregor touched gloves ahead of the anticipated fight
McGregor arrives for his super welterweight boxing match against Mayweather with his child and his girlfriend
Epic confrontation: After stripping down to his boxer briefs for the weigh-in earlier on Saturday, ‘Mystic Mac’, as McGregor is known, left little to the imagination as he faced off with the undefeated boxing legend known as Money
Bookies had faced taking a big loss because McGregor tickets outnumbered Mayweather tickets by as much as 18-1 at some books.
But the big bets started coming in Thursday on Mayweather and at the William Hill chain of sports books 74 percent of the money on straight bets was on Mayweather.
There were a handful of million-dollar bets on Mayweather, with three coming in just hours before the fight. The biggest reported bet on McGregor is $100,000.
The men did not fight for a major boxing title when they met in the ring, but that did not stopped the pair from creating their very own belt.
Mayweather was a five-division world champion in his pomp but gave up his welterweight title after retiring in September 2015.
McGregor also lays claim to the UFC lightweight belt, but the biggest fight of all time will not see a title change hands.
The specially made ‘Money Belt’, however, was up for grabs. The stunning accessory was revealed in Las Vegas on Wednesday as the pair spoke with the press for the final time before their bout on Saturday evening.
Made with alligator skin from Italy, the belt boasts an alleged 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, 300 emeralds, three pounds of solid, 24-karat gold and was commissioned by World Boxing Organisation president Mauricio Sulaiman.
The gold alone would be worth nearly $60,000 at today’s prices, meaning the winner will be getting a nice kicker on top of their huge individual earnings.