George Foreman makes sensational claim over Conor McGregor vs Manny Pacquiao
George Foreman has backed Conor McGregor to beat Manny Pacquiao in their rumoured 2021 super-fight.
Heavyweight legend George Foreman believes Conor McGregor can beat Manny Pacquiao over ten rounds.
Speaking about the potential clash, Foreman told the Daily Star: "I think if he has a fight with Pacquiao he can actually beat him - good rules, over 10 rounds, McGregor can beat him.
"Pacquiao is very good as a matter of fact but McGregor can beat him."
George Foreman on Conor McGregor vs Manny Pacquiao:
— Planet Sport (@planetsportcom_) February 26, 2021
"I think if he has a fight with Pacquiao – good rules, over 10 rounds, McGregor can beat him. He’s already adjusted to boxing, he’s not going to do good in MMA anymore."#Boxing #ConorMcGregor #MannyPacquiao pic.twitter.com/44dk8Edc18
McGregor made his debut against Floyd 'Money' Mayweather in August 2017.
The financial implications from the fight were massive. The pair each took home a huge purse, with McGregor's thought to be in the region of $85million.
In comparison, the 32-year-old earned around $5million for his UFC bout against Poirier.