Floyd Mayweather stops Conor McGregor in 10th round in Las Vegas

Floyd mayweather extended his perfect profession document to 50 fights unbeaten through stopping conor mcgregor in the 10th round of one of the richest fights in boxing records.

At a packed-out t-cell arena in las vegas, the former five-weight international champion faced flurries of early punches from ufc's maximum iconic parent, who turned into making his debut in expert boxing.

Mcgregor added a crisp uppercut in round one and, although he edged near breaking regulations with several punches to the again of the top, he imposed himself admirably with out ever searching as even though he would knock out mayweather.

The yankee, who got here out of retirement for a capacity $300m pay day, done a gameplan which pounced on mcgregor's loss of conditioning for the overdue rounds which prove so key on large combat nights.

As tiredness took preserve, mayweather upped his ferocity. Through round nine the 40-year-vintage began to stalk mcgregor, whose legs have been weakening as his rival fired - and landed - extra.

And inside the tenth, once more near the ropes and with the irishman offering little, the combat - which observed weeks of manic construct-up, spiteful words and chaos - became over.

Referee robert byrd's stoppage may have arrived too early for a few, as mcgregor's early attempt supposed he was within the contest at the scorecards.

However the 29-yr-antique changed into wilting and, even though his attempt and show ought to be recommended, mayweather's poise and invincibility remains regular.