Reaction as Conor McGregor impresses in defeat to Floyd Mayweather

Irishman Conor McGregor defied critics and looked
like a seasoned boxer as he lost to Floyd
Mayweather in a fight watched by millions across the
globe.
The mixed martial arts champion, making his
professional debut in the ring, had the upper hand in
the early stages but was stopped in the 10th round
by the undefeated, five-division world champion
boxer.
Here is some of the reaction on social media after
the Las Vegas bout:
:: Former eight-division world champion and
Mayweather opponent Manny Pacquiao
"Respect to McGregor for taking a chance but
congrats to Floyd on #50!"
:: British former heavyweight world champion Lennox
Lewis
"Conor kept it interesting but he was outboxed and
outclassed in the square ring. Nothing to be ashamed
of tho. I like him even more now!"
:: Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir
Klitschko
"Take it or leave it 50-0 @FloydMayweather made it!
@TheNotoriousMMA (Conor McGregor) was
disciplined in his debut and showed good boxing
skills."
:: Former two-time world heavyweight champion
George Foreman
"All the experts who trashed the (McGregor/
Mayweather fight) should apologize. It was
competitive."
:: Northern Irish former two-weight world champion
Carl Frampton
"We all know he can fight but if he can learn to
adapt to 12 rounds Conor will be a very good boxer.
A lot of millions richer. Happy days."
Mayweather celebrates his win beside his father
Floyd Mayweather Sr
:: Former four-time boxing champion Shane Mosley
"Damn good fight. Mayweather put on a hell of a
show. Conor did much better than I had expected.
Hats off to both guys. Worth the money."
:: Former UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel
Cormier
"@TheNotoriousMMA u are the man brother!! U
fought the best of our time in his game and fought
like a champ. We are all proud of you."
McGregor said Mayweather was 'not that fast or
powerful' but was 'composed'
:: Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious
Johnson
"@TheNotoriousMMA did his thing tonight he
represented our sport like a G!"
:: Retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal
"Congrats Champ @FloydMayweather great job on
your KO on @TheNotoriousMMA and your 50-0"
:: TV presenter Gary Lineker
"Really brave effort from @TheNotoriousMMA but
@FloydMayweather is a true champion of his sport."
:: 23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael
Phelps
"Hats off to @TheNotoriousMMA...amazing
competitor and unreal athlete...congrats to
@FloydMayweather 50-0 congrats! #legend"

Tweet