Mayweather vs McGregor: Floyd Mayweather stops Conor McGregor (Watch the video match)
Watch action from Floyd Mayweather's win over Conor McGregor in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather stopped Conor McGregor on his feet, against the ropes, in the 10th round of their Las Vegas extravaganza.
Mayweather extended his record-breaking career to 50-0 at the
expense of the debuting UFC superstar who was tough, but ultimately
out-skilled.The American registered his first stoppage since toppling Victor Ortiz in 2011 as he surpassed the 1950s heavyweight Rocky Marciano to further establish himself as an all-time boxing great.

McGregor lands a slick uppercut
The first significant punch was a slick uppercut by McGregor that answered questions about his skills and Mayweather's chin despite his two-year retirement. His hubris was quickly evident, as he put his hands behind his back to goad his more experienced rival.

McGregor enjoyed success in the opening rounds
McGregor's holding was being punished more and more frequently and he spent periods of the sixth round going backwards as Mayweather's fast hands flashed past his guard.

McGregor is warned for holding
Floyd Mayweather confirmed that his win over Conor McGregor will be his last fight
Conor McGregor paid respect to Floyd Mayweather but was frustrated that the referee didn't let him continue
And McGregor's toughness never failed him, even at his demise. He was sent stumbling backwards by a Mayweather right hand but never went down - several more blows to the face caused the conclusion.
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