Rugby world reacts as Mayweather beats McGregor with 10th-round stoppage

by Steven Smith

Sunday, 27 August 2017 at 07:06

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The rugby world was watching as Floyd Mayweather extended his perfect career record to 50 fights unbeaten by stopping Conor McGregor in the 10th round.

Referee Robert Byrd's stoppage may have arrived too early for some, as McGregor's early effort meant he was in the contest on the scorecards.

Here's how the rugby world reacted:

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