Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Manny Pacquiao
"PacMan"
73-8-3
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Physical Comparison
Conor McGregor has the height edge at 174cm vs 166cm for Manny Pacquiao — a 8cm difference that gives McGregor the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Manny Pacquiao brings a record of 73-8-3 across 84 professional bouts (87% win rate).Conor McGregor enters with 22-6-0 from 28 fights (79% win rate).
Manny Pacquiao has the experience edge with 84 bouts compared to 28 — that's 56 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
In terms of finishing power, Conor McGregor carries the heavier hands with a 86% stoppage rate vs 0% for Manny Pacquiao. McGregor is the more dangerous finisher of the two.
Age & Career Stage
Conor McGregor is the younger fighter at 37 compared to Manny Pacquiao's 47 — a 10-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Pacquiao relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.
Key Factors
Pacquiao's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (87% vs 79%)
- • Lean on greater experience (84 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
McGregor's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Look for the stoppage (86% KO rate)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms