Today's #MayweatherMcGregor news? Eight-ounce gloves have been approved. Does this guarantee a knockout? pic.twitter.com/hU2520G6YZ
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 16, 2017
The NSAC has surprisingly made a one-time exception for the Mayweather vs McGregor fight which was technically supposed to be contested with 10-ounce gloves since the fight will be contested at 154 pounds. According to the NSAC rule book, 8-ounce gloves are only used for fights at 147 pounds.
It’s no surprise that McGregor is elated at the decision by NSAC, with not only the size of the gloves but also the referee and judges selected for the fight. McGregor released a statement on his website TheMacLife.com .
“I am very pleased with the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s handling of my next bout today. Fair play was kept all the way through. Referee – Hall of famer Robert Byrd. Judges – Burt Clements. Dave Morreti and Guido Cavalerri. Eight-ounce gloves approved, with pre- and post-fight analysis of the gloves on the night.
This was handled very well and very fairly by the NSAC. I am very pleased and respect the commission’s ruling on this. Ten days until fight time.”
Mcgregor’s coach John Kavanagh is also confident that the 8-ounce gloves favor McGregor over Mayweather, who is known as the greatest defensive boxer in history.
Flip the page to watch Kavanagh’s prediction for Mayweather vs McGregor.