alfaIf you expect mcgregor to have a chance against the best defensive boxer in the history of boxing IN A BOXING MATCH you're in for a huge letdown.
Its not about him "having a chance in a boxing match". Nobody would say he has a boxing chance to win. This isn't a boxing matchup, and McGregor isn't going into the ring to out-box Mayweather or win on points.
McGregor's mindset is to get into a street fight and land power shots, not go for points which is all Floyd has ever done. I am more interested to see what happens when they get close. Is Floyd going to try and hug it out for referee separations? Will Conor even let that happen since he wants Floyd close? I can see Conor pushing him away and possibly against the ropes in that situation. Bear in mind, Conor doesn't have to hit Floyd flush to stun him. Blocking those power punches can rattle/stun you just as good as a punch landing on your face.
Anyone knowledgeable will tell you that you can't teach punching power. Some dudes are blessed with hands of steel and can light up anyone if they hit. Connor is such a person and those people always have a punchers chance.
If you don't think Connor has a chance, I believe you need to re-analyze the matchup. Connor is younger and more hungry to prove himself. He is a lot bigger and has more reach. Connor has done most of his best work against opponents moving away from him and his power. Floyds main advantage is boxing strategy and the technique he has mastered over the years. Problem is, he is not facing another boxer in this situation. He is facing a bulldog who is not going to go down and is an extremely unconventional fighter. At 40 years old, can he keep Connor at a distance for 6+ rounds? I guess that is the big question.
Floyd is still an overwhelming favorite but in the first 5 rounds, Connor will have to make his big moves before he gets all cut up. I still think the best bet is a Doctor Stoppage after the 6th round for Floyd because boxing doctors are pussy assholes. I just pray for Connor to catch him just once against the ropes. That will be his best chance to hit that bomb.