Mayweather and McGregor

Sir, – One of the greatest experiences for fans of sports is seeing long-standing records fall, with new standards thus being reached. That Rocky Marciano’s record of 49 straight victories has been surpassed after more than half a century should be one such moment. It seems a hollow achievement though, with the 50th win coming against a complete novice to the sport, and a somewhat meaningless way to break such an established record. – Yours, etc,

BRIAN O’BRIEN,

Kinsale,

Co Cork.

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Sir, – And the winner is Paddy Power! – Yours, etc,

DAVID MURNANE,

Dunshaughlin,

Co Meath.