I am curious, why do you think that this match will "ruin boxing forever"? In which sense? Personally I don't see this as much more than an exhibition match, some sort of experiment on cross-discipline fighting. Beyond the hype and the money involved, I would be interested in seeing how McGregor's skills translate to a boxing-only fight (not expecting him to win the bout, though).
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@irime The Pacman fight almost ruined boxing back in 2015. The heavy-weight division is not what it was. The middle-weight division is the only one that has a chance to save the sport. Canelo Vs GGG on September 16 will be the fight to watch, but I think many will not tune in due to this circus show of a fight known as Mayweather vs Mcgregor. This fight will interupt the current up flow that boxing is finaly experancing in awhile, and will only make plenty doubt the sport because we know Mayweathers boxing style and the experance that Mcgregor has under his belt as a boxer is none.
This fight will ruin boxing because of the publicity and hype. Non boxing and UFC sport fans will tune in and see this as true boxing and will never want to see this sport again. The respect that Mcgregor has will be tarnished, Mayweather will walk away with another big payday. The losers of this fight is the public, we will see this as a something that should have never happened after the fact. The only way now that boxing will have a chance is if a heavy-weight like Tyson or Ali ever get in the ring.
I really feel bad for the people that think Mcgregor has a chance.