The former world champion in five weight categories Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring for a fight with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor.
For the first time about the fight Mayweather – McGregor started talking last year, but the real specifics came only recently, when boxer has officially announced his return to the ring, but UFC fighter got a Boxing license and began preparations for the upcoming fight.
On the eve of Mayweather visited Russia for the opening ceremony of the Boxing club. The highest paid athlete confirmed his desire to fight McGregor, but stressed that his comeback is due solely to this fight.
“Only McGregor is my goal. If the fight with him will not take place, I will retire. Currently not signed any papers. But I hope that the fight will take place in June. I want to give people sight, the world of MMA vs Boxing world.
This fight can be organized in Moscow. I would choose Moscow, if you asked me now,” said Mayweather in comments to the Russian press.
The main obstacle on the way to fight Mayweather – McGregor was considered the UFC’s reluctance to let the Irish fighter, but this issue has been resolved. The head of the organization will not hinder the fight.
“I’m not going to keep Conor from such money he can earn. He now has a lot of opportunities,” said white.
It is expected that the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will be one of the highest grossing fights in the history of martial arts. The total fee may exceed $ 100 million.
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