OT - Who's the bigger underdog--Conor McGregor or Michael Phelps?

[bbobbo]

Bovada currently has Phelps as the bigger underdog:

Phelps +400/great white shark -700

vs.

McGregor +350/Mayweather -500

Great Gold vs Great White Betting Odds

Mayweather vs McGregor Boxing Odds

i'm not so sure, since the conditions of the Phelps/shark race are unknown. is it a draw if the shark eats Phelps?

when chris johnson and devin hester raced a cheetah, johnson lost and hester won, so who knows:

Devin Hester raced a cheetah, and won (Video)
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[fnordcircle]

McGregor should be the bigger underdog, imo, because the shark doesn't know it's in a race.

I honestly am staying away from betting on this **** like the plague, but if I had to guess I'd say Mayweather is going to ensure it doesn't end in the first round because a quick KO will kill any future for this type of gimmick match for him and Mayweather is a businessman.

 

[Schmo]

McGregor should be the bigger underdog, imo, because the shark doesn't know it's in a race.

I honestly am staying away from betting on this **** like the plague, but if I had to guess I'd say Mayweather is going to ensure it doesn't end in the first round because a quick KO will kill any future for this type of gimmick match for him and Mayweather is a businessman.

Starting fast is probably the worst thing Mayweather could do. He doesn't even have to throw a punch for the first five rounds and he'll still win handily. I expect him to wear McGregor out and absolutely humiliate him.

Phelps stands a better chance.

 

[PatsBoy12]

I went with McGregor since Phelps could probably outpace the shark.

 

[Ivan]

How about if they put Phelps in the ring with MacGregor and Mayweather in a pool with the shark?

 

[Nehalem]

i'm not so sure, since the conditions of the Phelps/shark race are unknown. is it a draw if the shark eats Phelps?
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I would assume that should be a win for the shark, since Phelps would then be in the sharks stomach, and the shark would therefore cross the finish line first.

 

[bbobbo]

I would assume that should be a win for the shark, since Phelps would then be in the sharks stomach, and the shark would therefore cross the finish line first.

if i were phelps' agent, i would have insisted on a clause that said any biting/eating by the shark would be an automatic win for phelps. kind of like the no-MMA kicks/punches clause for mcgregor.

i guess it would be a pyrrhic victory for phelps, though.
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[chris_in_sunnyvale]

In other news, Michael Phelps is RACING A ####### SHARK!!!

When the hell did this come to be?

Regards,
Chris

 

[resdubwhite]

How about if they put Phelps in the ring with MacGregor and Mayweather in a pool with the shark?

McGregor too please

 

[RobertWeathers]

I would assume that should be a win for the shark, since Phelps would then be in the sharks stomach, and the shark would therefore cross the finish line first.

Or it could be like a Quint/Jaws thing whereas because he's trying to get out (or stay out) of his mouth, his arms are out ahead of the shark.

 

[primetime]

Can't wait to find out the answer to that age old question, "who's better at boxing, an undefeated professional boxer or some guy?"

 

[chasa]

Can't wait to find out the answer to that age old question, "who's better at boxing, an undefeated professional boxer or some guy?"

Hey now,

It's "Some Asshat" not some guy.

 

[jah]

How about if they put Phelps in the ring with MacGregor and Mayweather in a pool with the shark?

I'd much rather both Mayweather and McGregor get the shark. Not sure about Phelps, honestly haven't heard much about him for a long time.

 

[MassPats38]

Forget this separately filmed nonsense with the animals.

Side-by-side, whether track or pool. I expect both Hester's and Phelps's times would improve substantially (not being devoured is powerful motivation to bring your A-game to the contest, until the abrupt ending of the race).

Hester can't beat Usain Bolt, and the cheetah would beat him by 4 seconds in the 100m. I cry foul on that claim to victory by Hester. Cheetahs clearly aren't interested in running gassers. They probably aren't very good at the three-cone drills either.

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

A Great White sharks "walking" speed is as fast as Phelps "best" speed. A Shark in attack mode is about 4-5x faster than it's walking speed.

I'd pick Conor if I had to bet money. Thus, the Shark week race is nothing but a draw to get you to watch something.

 

[jah]

A Great White sharks "walking" speed is as fast as Phelps "best" speed. A Shark in attack mode is about 4-5x faster than it's walking speed.

I'd pick Conor if I had to bet money. Thus, the Shark week race is nothing but a draw to get you to watch something.

That's exactly what the boxing match is. It's like LeBron playing Brady 1 on 1 in basketball. Who cares how good the other guy is at a different sport?

 

[Kontradiction]

Forget this separately filmed nonsense with the animals.

Side-by-side, whether track or pool. I expect both Hester's and Phelps's times would improve substantially (not being devoured is powerful motivation to bring your A-game to the contest, until the abrupt ending of the race).

Hester can't beat Usain Bolt, and the cheetah would beat him by 4 seconds in the 100m. I cry foul on that claim to victory by Hester. Cheetahs clearly aren't interested in running gassers. They probably aren't very good at the three-cone drills either.

Yes... but can the cheetah rush the passer?

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

Yes... but can the cheetah rush the passer?

Yes, but prone to eat the passer when it gets there....and with the QBs being a premium for the league it'd be a bad idea.

now, if you could limit the cheetah to RBs, it might work out.

 

[supafly]

I'd much rather both Mayweather and McGregor get the shark. Not sure about Phelps, honestly haven't heard much about him for a long time.

He's been huffing down bong hits, relaxing, and waiting for the right shark to come along.

 

[supafly]

That's exactly what the boxing match is. It's like LeBron playing Brady 1 on 1 in basketball. Who cares how good the other guy is at a different sport?

Never underestimate the stupidity of the masses. That's pretty much how this fight came to be in the first place.