Conor McGregor vs Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Conor McGregor
"Notorious"
22-6-0Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu
"The Butcher"
12-0-0Physical Comparison
Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu has the height edge at 177cm vs 174cm for Conor McGregor — a 3cm difference that gives Tszyu the ability to fight behind range.
Record & Experience
Conor McGregor brings a record of 22-6-0 across 28 professional bouts (79% win rate).Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu enters with 12-0-0 from 12 fights (100% win rate).
Conor McGregor has the experience edge with 28 bouts compared to 12 — that's 16 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 Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu. McGregor has shown the ability to end fights decisively.
Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu is unbeaten at 12-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.
Key Factors
McGregor's Path to Victory
- • Target early stoppage with heavy hands (86% KO rate)
- • Lean on greater experience (28 bouts)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Tszyu's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Higher win percentage (100% vs 79%)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Conor McGregor vs Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu — FAQ
- What are Conor McGregor's and Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu's records?
- Conor McGregor is 22-6-0 (19 KOs). Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu is 12-0-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Conor McGregor or Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu?
- Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu is taller at 177cm vs 174cm — a 3cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Conor McGregor has the higher KO rate at 86% compared to Nikita Konstantinovich Tszyu's 0%.