Do you think Conor McGregor or Floyd Mayweather Jr. will get knocked down in their fight on Saturday, August 26? In addition to betting on who you think will win the fight, you can also bet on some great props, including knock down props. Mayweather is a big favorite to win the fight, and the rounds odds have been set at 8.5. Let’s take a look at the knocked down props available for this mega-fight.
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Conor McGregor +415
Floyd Mayweather Jr. -525
Rounds 8.5 (under -125)
Will Conor McGregor Get Knocked Down During the Fight?
Yes -207
No +160
The odds on this prop might be a little surprising, as McGregor is extremely tough and Mayweather hasn’t shown any power in his fights in recent years. This prop has almost identical odds to Mayweather winning the fight by knockout, which makes sense if you think Mayweather is going to win the fight.
Will Floyd Mayweather Get Knocked Down During the Fight?
Yes +352
No -598
If you think McGregor is going to be able to hurt Mayweather then you can get +352 on Mayweather getting knocked down. If you like McGregor to win the fight you almost have to take him to win by knockout because no one thinks he can win a decision against Mayweather. McGregor is +450 to win the fight by knockout. There may be some value on this prop simply because it is conceivable that Mayweather gets knocked down and still comes back to win the fight.
McGregor reportedly knocked down sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi, although many people believe it was a push and not a knockdown including California State Athletic Commission boxing referee and judge Tom Taylor. “I can’t tell you how I would have scored it live,” Taylor said to MMA Fighting. “Live, it looked like a knockdown. The first time I looked at the video — that quick six, seven seconds — it looked like a knockdown…So it would definitely be a judgment call right then and there. But looking at this video, I would say no knockdown.”
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo said it was a push. “It was a push. Yes, I believe [Malignaggi],” Aldo said to FightHype. “McGregor has a good punch but he cannot say that he’s the biggest puncher. MMA gloves are tiny - four ounces - so when they connect, they drop you.”
Mayweather to Be Knocked Down and Win the Fight
+500
I just mentioned this scenario a moment ago, as it is possible that Mayweather could get knocked down and come back to win the fight. You can get +500 if you think that will happen.
McGregor to Be Knocked Down and Win the Fight
+1500
The odds on McGregor getting knocked down and then coming back to win the fight are long at +1500 and probably should be even longer, as it is very unlikely McGregor is going to find a way to come back and win if he gets knocked down.
Will a Fighter Get Knocked Down Prop Picks
The decision by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to allow the fighters to go to 8-ounce gloves instead of 10-ounce gloves definitely brings a knockdown into play. McGregor said to ESPN that he will knock out Mayweather within the first two rounds with 8-ounce gloves. McGregor has big time power, as he has won six of his last eight fights by knockout. The problem for McGregor is that Mayweather has only been knocked down once in his career.
I think taking the plus money on two of the knocked down prop picks are the way to go. I don’t think Mayweather has the power to hurt McGregor, so I would take the +160 on McGregor not being knocked down and I would also take the +352 on Mayweather getting knocked down, as McGregor has the power to hurt Mayweather if he is able to land some of his punches.
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How to Bet
Access live betting lines from your mobile device at BookMaker sportsbook! Real-time spreads, totals, props and money line are all available so start betting with BookMaker today. Mayweather vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will air live on pay-per-view.
