Kicking off on August 27 (in China), the Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor boxing match might be one of the most anticipated matchups in the world of combat sports to hit the ring in recent years.
Forty-year-old Mayweather, who currently holds a 49-0 record, has come out of retirement to take on the young MMA champion in what is being referred to as ‘The Money Fight.’
Whether you’re an MMA fan, a boxing fan, or just want to see two hotheaded athletes beat the crap out of each other, the Mayweather vs. McGregor matchup will be one for the books (and the bookies). Here’s our list of the best places in Shenzhen to watch it all go down, live from T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Brew Bar and Bistro
The Brew Bar and Bistro in Futian District will be airing ‘The Money Fight,’ with the establishment’s signature breakfast menu available. Doors open at 10am.
Sun Aug 27, doors open at 10am; free entry. The Brew Bar and Bistro.
Brew Magic Pub
Has Money Mayweather finally written a cheque his fists can’t cash? (Sure, he gets paid regardless, but we digress.) Find out at Brew Magic Pub, where, for RMB88, you can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring Belgian waffles, eggs, sausages, toast and home fries, as well as a coffee or soft drink. Doors open at 8.30am and reservations are recommended due to limited seating.
Sun Aug 27, doors open at 8.30am; free entry. Brew Magic Pub.
George & Dragon
Will McGregor refrain from throwing a cheeky kick? Find out at George & Dragon this Sunday, where happy hour will run from opening (9am) till the end of the fight. Breakfast will also be available for those desiring sustenance for what could presumably turn into a long day of boozing.
Sun Aug 27, doors open at 9am; free entry. George & Dragon.
McCawley’s Irish Pub
Catch the fight live at McCawley’s Irish Pub in Sea World or Futian. Doors open at 9am, and they will be serving a buffet breakfast for RMB80 with coffee.
Sun Aug 27, doors open at 9am; buffet breakfast with coffee for RMB80. See listings for McCawley's.
X-Ta-Sea
For RMB100 you can watch the fights at X-Ta-Sea and receive two pints of Tiger, mixed drinks, juice or soda, in addition to finger foods. Menu items will be available from lunch time. Doors open at 10am.
Sun Aug 27, doors open at 10am; RMB100, includes two drinks and snacks. X-Ta-Sea.
Pre-Fight Party: Project 0/1
If you're pumped about the upcoming showdown between undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and star MMA fighter Conor McGregor, now's your chance to get even more so with this pre-fight party. While watching the fight press conferences, enjoy an RMB100 all-you-can-drink deal and half-price martinis, plus a raffle.
Sat Aug 26, 8pm; RMB100 all-you-can-drink deal. Project 0/1.
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