Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor press conference, watch live: Dramatic press tour ends in London
After hugely controversial stops in Los Angeles, Toronto and New York, the whistle-stop Mayweather vs McGregor press tour ended at the Wembley Arena
Four press conferences, in four days, in four different cities, the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor media tour came to an end in London.
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The night before, in New York City, McGregor had floundered, making a series of controversial comments in a night that many saw as something of a victory for Mayweather.
But in London, buoyed by the support of a large number of noisy Irish fans, McGregor enjoyed the better of the verbal exchanges at the Wembley Arena.
He taunted Mayweather and just about every member of his entourage, before once again telling Mayweather that he will win their August 26 super-fight within four rounds.
Mayweather then stood up to give his speech, but was drowned out by the sound of the London crowd, who were very much in McGregor’s corner.
Both men took part in a brief Q&A session before the press conference ended, although a hoarse Mayweather struggled to answer any questions.
Relive the fourth and final press conference below, and read a full report from the action here.
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Wow, the Wembley Arena is rocking this evening.
And predictably, it's a very pro-Conor crowd. His 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo was just shown on the big crowds and the crowd completely erupted.
The reason for the delay?
"Conor McGregor is over the road, currently getting changed." Hmph.
I know I've said this before, but the two men honestly are expected on stage imminently.
And yes, I probably will be copying and pasting this message in 15 minutes time.
Here we go!
There's a guy with a suit on and a microphone in hand in the middle of the ring, and it's time to begin!
Here he is!
McGregor struts towards the ring, to the sound of The Foggy Dew.
He's reverted to type! He's back in a very nice three piece suit, and appears to be enjoying himself. He gets to the ring, paces around, a broad smile on his face.
He gets a superb reaction - of course.
It will be interesting to hear what kind of reaction Mayweather gets, especially after his improved performance in New York last night.
Will he get a few cheers ... ? Nope. Not really.
He makes a characteristically slow entrance, and is wearing a hugeeeeeee diamond chain. Nice, understated, I like it.
As usual, The Money Team Anthem plays as he inches his way from the wings to the ring. I have to admit, it's a grower.
I don't think I've ever seen a grown man wear so much sparkly jewellery and still look very, very intimidating. Fat chain, chunky wristwatch, silver bracelet ... this lad has got the lot.
Mayweather is playing games. Halfway to the ring, he stops dead still and looks to the sky. McGregor is meanwhile left dancing around the ring, looking a bit silly.
Uh oh, quite a lot being lobbed by Mayweather as he makes his way to the ring. His Jersey Shore boys are quickly in formation around him, and he hurries up his ring walk a little.
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