Conor McGregor vs Joe Howarth
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Joe Howarth
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14-1-0Physical Comparison
Joe Howarth has the height edge at 193cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 19cm difference that gives Howarth the ability to fight behind range.
The reach belongs to Joe Howarth — 201cm vs 188cm for Conor McGregor, a 13cm advantage. Howarth can use this to maintain distance and work behind the jab.
This is a southpaw vs orthodox matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Conor McGregor fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Conor McGregor brings a record of 22-6-0 across 28 professional bouts (79% win rate).Joe Howarth enters with 14-1-0 from 15 fights (93% win rate).
Conor McGregor has the experience edge with 28 bouts compared to 15 — that's 13 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 is the more prolific finisher with a 86% stoppage rate compared to 0% for Joe Howarth. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Key Factors
McGregor's Path to Victory
- • Target early stoppage with heavy hands (86% KO rate)
- • Exploit southpaw angles against orthodox stance
- • Lean on greater experience (28 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Howarth's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (93% vs 79%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Joe Howarth — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Joe Howarth's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Joe Howarth is 14-1-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Joe Howarth?
- Joe Howarth is taller at 193cm vs 174cm — a 19cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Conor McGregor or Joe Howarth?
- Joe Howarth has a longer reach at 201cm vs 188cm — a 13cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Joe Howarth's 0%.