On Aug. 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is going to step into a ring to meet one of the greatest boxers of a generation without having ever had a professional boxing match. The payoff is certainly huge. Apart from the hefty payday, which could potentially reach the $100 million mark, McGregor has already catapulted his name to new heights just by making this seemingly impossible matchup happen at all. But considering he’s not only changing sports, but facing an exceptionally skilled opponent in the process, there are also a few risks associated with the move. They range from public humiliation to actual bodily harm.
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