The megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is already generating a crazy amount of action in the sportsbook - so much that oddsmakers are creating some crazy prop bets never before seen for the sport. Need an example? Currently, you can bet on whether McGregor is going to bring up Mayweather’s prior domestic violence charges on his Instagram.
In my 10+ years covering combat sports, I’ve never seen these kind of bets. This is an all-out circus that’s matching the spectacle that’s taking place. Today, we’re taking a look at some of the wildest Mayweather vs. McGregor prop bets you can make right now.
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How many times will Conor McGregor bring up Floyd Mayweather's domestic assault in social media before August 26?
Over 1.5 -185
Under 1.5 +155
Floyd Mayweather’s past has been fair game for many of his peers, including a jab from Ronda Rousey at the ESPY’s. For a trash talker like McGregor, the question is whether he’s going to pluck the lowhanging fruit and label his opponent a wifebeater. Oddsmakers certainly think he’ll do so at least twice, setting the over as the more expensive play.
Will either fighter test positive for performance-enhancing drugs?
Yes +300
No -1100
Has Mayweather ever been popped for PEDs? No. Has McGregor? No. But testing today is stricter than ever, with USADA busting guys left and right. Still, many fans (rightfully) believe that a lot of fighters are finding loopholes to cheat. Considering how closely both guys will be monitored (and the legacies at stake), it’s understandable that ‘No’ is such an expensive pick at -1100. Getting popped before the Fight of the Century would permanently damage either man’s career.
Will Conor McGregor do the "Billionaire Strut" during his walkout?
Yes -225
No +165
McGregor first unveiled the now-famous walk before his UFC 202 rematch with Nate Diaz. It was the last time that the Irishman fought professionally. NBA, NFL and international quickly followed suit, posting videos of themselves doing the swag-fueled strut on their social medias. For the most part, we’re expecting him to walk out the same way - because how do you top that?
Will fight break the 4.4 million PPV buys record?
Yes -270
No +215
Yup, this fight’s so big that you can literally bet on whether it’ll be the biggest fight in history - by pay-per-view buying standards. Given the circus feel, the coverage that it’s already generating and how good both guys are at promoting themselves, it wouldn’t be surprising if the total buys approached the 5 million mark. Love it or hate it, this is history in the making and a lot of eyes are gonna be glued to the tube on August 26.
Total punches landed by Conor McGregor
Over 20 ( -150 )
Under 20 ( +120 )
You can also wager on how many punches Mayweather lands, but the over/under for McGregor is eye-opening because it’s so low. One of the most accurate punchers in MMA is facing one of the best defensive boxers in the sport’s history, and oddsmakers have set the total at 20! Extrapolated over 12 rounds, that’s less than two punches landed per frame. For comparison, Mayweather’s over/under for total punches landed is 100.
Will Conor McGregor be disqualified during fight?
Yes +400
No -600
Mystic Mac has never boxed professionally nor does he have an amateur record. He might instinctively throw a kick or an elbow. Or he might be get styled on so hard that he decides to try a double-leg takedown. But most likely, he’ll stay in his lane and try to gut it out against Mayweather.
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With the boxing odds at BookMaker Sportsbook, you can bet on boxing all year, from smaller cards to pay-per-view events. Access live betting lines from your mobile device at BookMaker Sportsbook. Mayweather vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will air live on pay-per-view.
