Mayweather or McGregor: Can We Guess Whose Corner You're In?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Mayweather or McGregor: Can We Guess Whose Corner You're In?
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About This Quiz

The Mayweather vs. McGregor fight is billed as the "Money Fight." Considered one of the most highly anticipated fights in the past decade, it pits a UFC machine against an undefeated 11-time professional boxing world champion. Whose corner are you in? Take this quiz and we'll tell you!
How do you psyche out your opponent?
I usually go at his Momma.
My track record speaks for itself.
I dig "psychological warfare" both in and out of the ring.
I let him come at me and then "Bam!"
What's your best fighting skill?
Punching accuracy.
I'm aggressive.
Defense.
My left counter-punch.
Who do you represent?
Ireland.
The underdogs.
America.
The champions.

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Which non-fighting career would you have gotten into?
Marketing.
None.
The military.
Promoter.
What time do you wake up in the morning?
6:00 a.m.
Depends on the time zone - but always before you.
Early enough to send you back to bed.
Before the sun comes up.
Which do you think is the key to winning a fight?
Understanding my opponents.
Eliminating all superstition and fear.
Technical skills.
Instinct and natural talent.

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If someone were to meet you for the first time, what would they think about you?
They'd think I was a salesman instead of a boxer.
They'd think I was funny, but worth keeping an eye on.
They'd think I was fun to be around.
They might think I'm a bit crazy.
What is your favorite cardio?
Running.
Jump rope.
Jogging on the beach.
Running stairs.
Which boxer, real or fictional, would you consider your style similar to?
Floyd Mayweather Sr.
Rocky.
Ali.
George Foreman.

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What are you going to spend your earnings on?
A new home.
A new workout pad.
An expensive sport's car.
My own zoo.
What's your first meal after a championship bout?
Steak and eggs.
Sloppy BBQ ribs.
I stick to the veggies.
I'm into pork - pulled, bacon, chops...
Do you eat dessert?
I try to stay away.
I'm a friend of the sweetness.
Yes, but I keep it in moderation.
I have a sweet tooth, but I opt for savory over sweet.

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Which is the most important to you?
Having the respect of others.
Being feared.
Going down in history as the greatest.
Money and family.
What should your opponent fear?
The fact that I've known nothing other than pummeling people my entire life.
My lack of fear.
I become crazy once that bell goes off.
The string of bodies left in my wake.
What's your best punch?
Right hook.
Left counter.
That knockout punch - and it can come from anywhere.
The series of punches that never seems to end.

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What's your defensive style?
Keep the arms up and deflect jabs.
Bring it in.
Dance around to loosen up myself and where down my opponent.
Dodging punches.
Which song should Mayweather Jr. come into the ring with?
Ini Kamoze – "Here Comes The Hotstepper"
Al Kapone - "You Ain't Stoppin' Me"
2Pac – "Road To Glory"
DMX - "Ain't No Sunshine"
Which song should McGregor come into the ring with?
Survivor – "Eye Of The Tiger"
AC/DC - "Thunderstruck"
DMX - "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot"
Johnny Cash - "Rusty Cage"

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Outside of the ring, what's your hot button?
Bad tasting food.
People messin' with my family.
Crazy drivers.
Everyone trying to fight me.
A stranger walks up to you and wants to fight. What do you do?
I walk away.
My entourage is too big for him to even get close.
I oblige and stop short of killing him.
I back him down with a bit of trash-talk.
What's your favorite thing about a good workout?
The sweat.
The pain afterward.
It pumps up my adrenaline.
It makes me feel like I'm on top of the world.

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Which fight do you want to be on fight night?
The first so I can start things off with a knock out.
The last so the fight is memorable.
The last so their is build-up.
Somewhere in the middle - just in case I lose.
Which is your favorite McGregor quote?
“I’m cocky in prediction, I’m confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat.”
"I have the greatest job in the world. I get loads of cash for beating the crap out of people. And I'm very good at it."
"I'm just simply the best fighter, and that's it."
“Me and Jesus are cool. I'm cool with all the gods. Gods recognize gods.”
Which is your favorite Mayweather Jr. quote?
“I’m the best at talking trash I’m also the best at going out there and backing it up.”
“Some pay to see me win, some pay to see me lose, but they all pay.”
“It’s the hurt business, it’s boxing. We’re there to get it in.”
“Once I beat a guy, mentally and physically, he’s never the same.”

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Someone offers you a drink. What do you say?
"I'll take a beer."
"Gimme a stout."
"Make it hard."
"Buzz off!"
What do you do with your hair before a fight?
Shave it.
Cut it low.
Braid it close to my scalp.
Doesn't matter. My opponent isn't going to have the time to admire my hair.
What color shorts are you wearing into the ring?
Red.
Green.
Orange.
Blue.

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How do you prefer to win?
Points or decision.
TKO.
KO.
Retired opponent.
A stranger realizes you are about to fight him. What is the best reaction?
He breaks down in tears.
Begging and pleading.
The man offers to buy drinks the rest of the night.
He turns and runs as fast as he can.
How do you watch pay-per-view boxing?
Home alone.
A small gathering of friends at my place.
I go to a friend's house.
At a sport's bar.

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