A bout between the five-weight boxing world champion Mayweather and UFC’s biggest star has been rumoured for weeks. Mayweather, 40, has previously stated he would only return to the ring to fight the Irishman and, on Saturday, he gave the clearest indication yet that it could happen.
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Mayweather to ‘come out of retirement’ to fight McGregor
Floyd Mayweather Jr has vowed to come out of retirement for a blockbuster fight against UFC champ Conor McGregor as the pair’s war of words continues. The boxing great and MMA star have long been at each other over the prospect, but the latest comments from Mayweather suggest real desire is there to make this promoter’s dream a reality.
The pros and cons of cutting your Super Rugby club
With an all-important SANZAAR meeting scheduled this week to determine the future of Super Rugby, we break down the pros and cons of cutting each Australian franchise. The lions dominated against the Waratahs to start their season with back to back victories in a bonus point win.
Floyd Mayweather custom van set ablaze during boxer’s UK tour
The van, painted in TMT branding, was set ablaze at 3:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Birmingham hotel. The fire was set by breaking a window and throwing a Molotov cocktail into the van at Park Regis Hotel on Broad Street, according to a police statement.
Anderson Silva, Roy Jones Jr. start campaign again for boxing match
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather is far from being a done deal, but two fighters are already campaigning to face each other in the co-main event of a possible event. Former boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr. suggested on his social media on Wednesday that adding a bout with former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva to the event would make it the “biggest event” in history.
Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao in talks over welterweight showdown
However Press Association Sport understands each fighter is continuing to explore other options, and that negotiations are far from at an advanced stage. Khan, 30, wrote on Twitter: “Currently negotiating with Manny.
Roy Jones Jr wants to fight Anderson Silva
… on numerous occasions, but UFC boss Dana White has previously shown disapproval at the idea of fighters crossing sports. Jones said: ‘It was so big when it was talked about back then with me, it would have been the biggest fight of my career by far. …
Pacquiao and Khan showdown inches closer
Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao are in talks over a potential fight this summer. However each fighter is continuing to explore other options, and that negotiations are far from at an advanced stage.
Conor McGregor has this going for him vs. Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach says
While most say the UFC champ would have no shot against the unbeaten boxer, Roach – a longtime boxing trainer – points to punching power. Conor McGregor would “have his hands full” against Floyd Mayweather Jr., longtime boxing trainer Freddie Roach said Monday on “The MMA Hour” podcast , but he thinks the UFC champion won’t be the boxing pushover many predict.
A New Orleans N.B.A. All-Star Weekend Diary: Dunks and Skills
… the ball boys, are all part of an extended family with a shared interest. We all know this. It’s the nature of modern sports. It’s also the nature of adulthood-the stuff that happens in a circus is supposed to happen, it’s been rehearsed, …
Anthony Joshua On Course For U.S. Run After Securing Visa
Anthony Joshua is on course to realise his ambition of fighting in Las Vegas having finally secured a United States visa despite his previous drugs conviction. The chances the IBF heavyweight champion, who is scheduled to fight Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on April 29, returning to Sin City were in doubt after his 2011 arrest in England for possessing cannabis and intent to supply the drug.
Floyd Mayweather & Dana White Deny Fight With Conor McGregor Is Booked
On Monday, The Irish Sun reported UFC star Conor McGregor and boxing’s biggest star, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather , had finally reached an agreement to fight. After months of intense negotiations, representatives for the Notorious have thrashed out a money-spinning contract with ‘Money’ Mayweather’s camp in recent days.
NSAC would ‘certainly’ approve Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor bout
… of a mega fight for months. Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday evening that he doesn’t “anticipate any issues” in regards to the sanctioning of the possible Mayweather-McGregor bout. …
Floyd Mayweather curbs Conor McGregor enthusiasm
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White: Mayweather Lied About McGregor Offer, Won’t Get 100 Million
According to Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White, retired former five division world champion Floyd Mayweather is lying about his claim of offering UFC superstar Conor McGregor a guaranteed purse of $15 million to fight in a boxing match. Mayweather, who retired in 2015 with a perfect 49-0 record, told ESPN’s First Take in a recent interview that a McGregor bout was the only thing that could tempt him to end his exile from the ring – but he would require at least $100 million as a guarantee.
UFC boss offers Mayweather, McGregor $25 million each to fight
The possibility of a duel between boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor got another boost Friday as Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White said he’d pay each $25 million to meet. UFC president Dana White said he would pay Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor $25mn apiece and a cut of pay-per-view proceeds to fight / MANILA BULLETIN White, president of the popular UFC mixed martial arts brand in which Ireland’s McGregor stars, seemed to indicate in his comments on a Fox radio broadcast that the two would meet in a boxing ring, not the UFC octagon.
UFC’s White says he’ll pay Mayweather and McGregor $25 million each to fight
Eternally mythical or not, the subject of a Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor fight was jolted Friday when UFC President Dana White said he’s willing pay each man $25 million plus a cut of pay-per-view proceeds for a match that White indicated would be a boxing, not mixed martial arts, affair. White, speaking to broadcaster Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports 1, scoffed at Mayweather’s suggestion this week that he’d pay McGregor $15 million for a bout.
Mayweather Grilled on Domestic Violence By ‘SportsCenter’ Co-Hosts
… how do, I mean, I don’t think you’re studying every fighter,” Mayweather said. “I don’t think so. ESPN is all about sports, so you guys check out all type of sports, and I think domestic violence goes on every day. Do I approve of it? Absolutely …
UFC: Floyd Mayweather sets terms for Conor McGregor fight
Floyd Mayweather has given Conor McGregor a startling ultimatum following the Irishman’s demand of a US$100 million purse for a boxing match between the pair. Mayweather challenged McGregor and the UFC to close the deal and make the fight happen during a recent appearance on ESPN ‘s First Take.
Mike Tyson has recorded a Soulja Boy diss track ahead of boxing match with Chris Brown
Mike Tyson has recorded a diss track towards Soulja Boy ahead of the rapper’s celebrity boxing match with Tyson’s charge, Chris Brown . With Soulja Boy apparently being trained for the bout by former world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Brown’s trainer, Mike Tyson, has gone the extra step in hyping up the forthcoming fight.
How DeGale & Jack matched up
James DeGale and Badou Jack go to face-to-face in a huge unification fight this weekend but they’ve never been far apart. From the Olympics, to four common foes, to brotherly love, we take a look at the same footsteps the super-middleweight stars have trodden… The pinnacle of amateur boxing saw both fighters make an impact at the 2008 Beijing Games – one making history outside the ring, and the other winning the ultimate prize.
Mike Tyson to train Chris Brown for Soulja Boy boxing match
The 27-year-old singer and Atlanta rapper – who are embroiled in a bitter feud and have exchanged blows on social media – will take their fury inside the ring in March and Mike has agreed to train Chris. 50 Cent, 41, arranged for Mike to help with Chris’ training after he placed a bet for $100,000 with Floyd Mayweather, 39 – who is training Soulja Boy – that Chris will win and he posted a video on Instagram of the conversation between him and Mike.
Chris Brown to Box Soulja Boy Over Social Media Feud
A social media war between Chris Brown and Soulja Boy will apparently be settled in the ring with the help of boxer Floyd Mayweather . Both hip-hop stars have announced that they’ve signed on for a three-round bout that will be televised on pay-per-view and promoted by Mayweather’s companies.