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Floyd Mayweather has defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO in Round 10 after the two men squared off in what was billed as the Fight of the Century in the highly anticipated and Hollywood-studded fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
After winning his 50th undefeated match, Mayweather swore it would be his last fight ever as the 40-year-old made off with the coveted 'Money Belt' and at least $100million for his night’s work.
The two super-welterweight fighters had been preparing for the big boxing match for months and the event generated hype as the world waited to see who would become boxing's undisputed king.
The audience was packed with 20,000 ravenous fans at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with private jets ferrying celebrities into Sin City as bets worth more than a million dollars were placed on the match.
Some of those A-listers who took their seats ringside were Bruce Willis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Demi Lovato and LeBron James, all spotted eagerly waiting for the big fight.
The money-spinning showdown is likely to break all records and surpass the $600million generated by Mayweather's fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015.
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Floyd Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor in a TKO after the two men squared off in what was billed as the Fight of the Century in the highly anticipated and Hollywood-studded match in a Las Vegas arena on Saturday night
Mayweather outlasted McGregor, who began to visibly falter before he fell against the ropes in a technical knockout, winning Mayweather’s 50th undefeated match as the champion boxer swore it was his last fight ever
While McGregor had the crowd behind his improbable quest, Mayweather survived a rough beginning and gradually took control. He brutalized McGregor in the 10th, landing numerous shots and chasing McGregor around the ring
Actress Jennifer Lopez and former MLB player Alex Rodriguez attended the super welterweight boxing match
Leonardo DiCaprio was another Hollywood star to be spotted among the rich, powerful and A-lister crowd
Mayweather and McGregor during their fight at the T-Mobile Arena. Pictured: A tired McGregor holds on trying to stay upright as Mayweather batters him around the ring
The most unusual megafight in years went longer and was more competitive than many expected when an unbeaten, five-division world champion boxer took on a mixed martial artist making his pro boxing debut
Action slowed some during Round 8 but the tone of the fight remained the same. Conor McGregor fighting in flurries, back-pedaling as Mayweather kept after him
Mayweather said after the fight: 'He's a tough competitor. I think we gave the fans what they wanted to see. Our game plan was to take our time, let him shoot all his heavy shots early and then take him out at the end down the stretch'
After winning his 50th undefeated match, Mayweather swore it would be his last fight ever as the 40-year-old made off with the coveted 'Money Belt' and at least $100million for his night’s work
Bruce Willis, one of the many celebrities who attended the fight, took his seat shortly before the high-profile match took place
Dozens of stars sat ringside for the fight, such as LeBron James and Mike Tyson, (both pictured) as the fight could surpass the $600m generated by Mayweather's fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler stared up at the fight. He hasn’t wasted any time since splitting from former beau Morgan Brown. The star was spotted kissing a mystery blonde at a Las Vegas nightclub ahead of the super-fight
The most unusual megafight in years went longer and was more competitive than many expected when an unbeaten, five-division world champion boxer took on a mixed martial artist making his pro boxing debut.
While McGregor had the crowd behind his improbable quest, Mayweather survived a rough beginning and gradually took control.
He brutalized McGregor in the 10th, landing numerous shots and chasing McGregor around the ring until referee Robert Byrd saved the Irishman and stopped the fight.
Mayweather said after the fight: 'He's a tough competitor. I think we gave the fans what they wanted to see. Our game plan was to take our time, let him shoot all his heavy shots early and then take him out at the end down the stretch.
'I gave the fans what they wanted to see. I told them that I owed them for the Pacquiao fight. I must come straight ahead and give them a show.'
He then shockingly announced: 'I chose the right dance partner for my last dance ... this was my final fight.'
Mayweather said after the fight: 'I gave the fans what they wanted to see. I told them that I owed them for the Pacquiao fight. I must come straight ahead and give them a show'
Mayweather brutalized McGregor in the last rounds, landing numerous shots and chasing McGregor around the ring until referee Robert Byrd saved the Irishman and stopped the fight in Round 10
Conor McGregor following defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jnr during their fight at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather of the US climbs the ring ropes to celebrate his win against Conor McGregor during their fight for the WBC 'Money Belt' at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Referee Robert Byrd raises the hand of Floyd Mayweather Jr. after his TKO of Conor McGregor in their super welterweight boxing match
Disney girl Demi Lovato, 25, belted out the United States' national anthem right before the big fight
Actor Chris Hemsworth attends the super welterweight boxing match between Mayweather and McGregor
LeBron James waits with his wife for a super welterweight boxing match between Mayweather and McGregor on Saturday. The superstar player for the Cleveland Cavaliers sits in front of former boxer Mike Tyson
P Diddy arrived with his singer girlfriend Cassie, who happened to be celebrating her 31st birthday on the day of the match
Jamiehe was wearing his Gucci fur loafers
Foxx, 49, sported an all black outfit as he arrived at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He also joked on Instagram that if he slipped, at least
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