Mayweather vs McGregor showdown in pictures

By Bethany Minelle, News Reporter

Sunday 27 August 2017 09:42, UK

Image: Many expected Floyd Mayweather Jr to dispatch his MMA opponent Conor McGregor with ease - but the story of the fight was very different
Image: Ultimate Fighting Championship star McGregor looked relaxed in his dressing room before the fight
Image: Mayweather, who had retired in 2015, entered the ring with an unblemished tally of 49 wins
Image: McGregor had never fought a professional boxing bout before the Las Vegas showpiece
Image: P Diddy was among the celebrity-filled audience, with actress Charlize Theron and former boxing world champion Mike Tyson also ringside
Image: Actor Bruce Willis walked the red carpet ahead of the bout
Image: Demi Lovato sang the national anthem before the fight got under way shortly after 5am UK time
Image: It was claimed the fight was available for broadcast in a billion homes
Image: Underdog McGregor got Mayweather against the ropes at the start of the fight
Image: The former apprentice plumber more than held his own during the first three rounds
Image: But as the Irishman's arms tired, 40-year-old 'Moneymaker' took control
Image: Mayweather dominated the 9th round...
Image: ...before the referee stepped in as McGregor wobbled during the 10th
Image: Mayweather is viewed as one of the greatest boxers of all time - but this will go down as one of his toughest fights
Image: Mayweather admitted afterwards: 'He is a lot better than I thought he was'
Image: He described the Irishman as a 'true champion'
Image: McGregor's performance exceeded almost all expectations and it could lead to more regular instances of MMA fighters crossing sports
Image: Mayweather remains undefeated with a record of 50-0
Image: The fighters embraced after a bout that was predicted to generate $600m

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