The Money Belt, ladies and gentlemen.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that a special belt would be on the line when Conor McGregor makes his boxing debut against 49-0 legend Floyd Mayweather.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman surprised everyone by revealing the details of the so-called Money Belt which will be handed to the winner of McGregor vs. Mayweather this weekend.
Here's the special 300-plus-jewel belt that @wbcmoro is offering to the @FloydMayweather @TheNotoriousMMA winner. pic.twitter.com/kDDDqkJfWr
— Lance Pugmire (@pugboxing) August 23, 2017
“In order to celebrate this event between the WBC hero and the UFC hero, Conor McGregor, the WBC has created the Money Belt,” Sulaiman said at the final press conference at the MGM Grand.
“This belt has 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, 300 emeralds, 1.5 kilograms of solid, 24-karat gold and alligator leather that comes from Italy.”
The ring girls were then encouraged to show off the prize to the reporters in attendance, many of whom chuckled at the sight of the belt.
The "Money" Belt!
The winner of #MayweatherMcGregor will receive this belt on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/NU9bPD5oVP
— UFC (@ufc) August 23, 2017
There is no “official” belt on the line when McGregor steps through the ropes for the first time against one of the greatest to ever lace his gloves.
But given the spectacular nature of the contest, it would seem strange for the winner to celebrate in the ring empty-handed.
It’s no more than a token prize and it shouldn’t be taken seriously. But fans were none too happy with the unveiling of the dazzling Money Belt.
A special @WBCBoxing 'Money' belt, made out of Alligator skin, for this weekends fight. #Gross 🤢
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) August 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/CBieszad/status/900480450770219010
This money belt they've made is absolutely ridiculous. Boxing looks stupid if McGregor can pull off the biggest upset ever
— James Moulding (@james_moulding) August 23, 2017
The money belt is dumb though.
— Kyler James | Fightful's Social Media Manager (@Khaysports) August 23, 2017
They make millions but can’t award a belt that looks nice.
— LOST (@LostTTG) August 23, 2017
How… tacky! ???
— Gary Shitpeas (@ggggAz) August 23, 2017
Well this is cringeworthy ?
— Slokes404 (@Slokes404) August 23, 2017
#WWE Divas Title Belt: “Im the ugliest title belt in history#MoneyBelt: “Hold my beer” pic.twitter.com/v3FUw8Z3id
— Chris Allen (@thewalkingyotes) August 23, 2017
wtf ?? getting kind of ridiculous….lol
— PeteDencen? (@PDencen) August 23, 2017
Boxing has to step up its belt game
— Daniel Kay (@DanielKayXFN) August 23, 2017
