Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather’s epic rematch is leading up, as per sources.
The second-highest selling combat sports pay-per-view of all time featured McGregor and Mayweather in a prestigious boxing match back in 2017. McGregor has always been open to a boxing comeback even though he eventually lost and went back to the UFC.
The two were reportedly in discussions about a potential sequel, and McGregor appeared to allude to a second fight on social media by writing: “I accept.” Dana White, CEO of the UFC, first shot down the negotiations by saying he had no interest in allowing the UFC fighter to face Mayweather.
However, a statement from a source now claims that a rematch between the two is “very close” to happening, and it claims that the two are “arguing” about the conditions of the potential battle. As per sources, “Conor will only take the fight providing Floyd is willing to put his professional record on the line – so the fight will not be an exhibition, it will be an official fight. It will be at 155lb. That’s what we know so far.
“It will be the last time Floyd ever steps in the ring so it is not one to miss. The deal is very close to being done. Personal terms have been agreed on both parties. It will be one final showdown. And yes records will be at stake. Floyd sees it as the end of the Mayweather era and the beginning of the Gervonta Davis era.
“He believes it will be the biggest night boxing will have ever seen and has been saying ‘People best be ready because it’s going to be something spectacular’. There are arguments about the rounds at the moment with Conor’s team wanting 10 rounds. But the deal and rights are certainly getting there.”
In their previous boxing match, Mayweather and McGregor both walked away with hefty paychecks; the boxing star took home almost $280 million, while his opponent earned $130 million. Despite McGregor losing to the American, who improved his record to 50-0, the event was deemed a roaring success.
Since defeating McGregor, the boxing great has competed in exhibition matches, defeating Tenshin Nasukawa of Japan in kickboxing, Logan Paul of YouTube, and most recently Don Moore, his sparring partner. With Mikuru Asakura of the Japanese MMA fame as his opponent, he will first engage in an exhibition match, giving him time to heal from his broken leg injury.
McGregor had left the possibility of a comeback in boxing open. He said: “Boxing is my first love in combat sports,” McGregor told Sky Sports. “I had such a great time the last time I was out there. Obviously, my return will be in the octagon for UFC. That story is far from over, in fact, it’s just being written. It is just the beginning but boxing, for sure, I will grace the squared circle again in the future.”
