FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR says he thinks a fight against UFC star Conor McGregor will “absolutely” happen.
A bout between the undefeated, five-division world champion, who retired in September, and McGregor, one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts, would be a guaranteed – if unorthodox – box office drawcard.
And Mayweather has now given the strongest indication yet that he is seriously considering the proposed cross-over event.
“Well, it’s really not a rumour,” he told Showcase. ”The fight may happen. We really don’t know as of right now. But do I think the fight will happen? Absolutely.”
As for the rules of any potential showdown, Mayweather, the proud owner of a 49-0 record, 26 by knockout, indicated he wants to fight on his terms.
“It has to be a boxing match because … most fights Conor McGregor won in the octagon, he was a stand-up guy,” he said.
“I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a tough fight for me. We really don’t know as of right now, but it’s been a lot of talk and hopefully we can make the fight happen.”
The comments came a day after UFC president Dana White talked down the chances of a fight between the pair.
Come on Cork, sent the Bitter boys home empty handed
@Andrew Cosgrave: How’s that big Cork bandwagon going for ya?
@John McNamara: Anyone but the Bitter boys John
@Andrew Cosgrave: ye were bitter in 2013 buddy and havent been heard since, then ye come out of the woodwork when ye win a few games
@John McNamara: I’m a Limerick man John, plenty of rivalry there between Clare and us.
@Andrew Cosgrave: haha Limerick hurling??? Laughable!
@John McNamara: Ye, ye, ye, ye and ducking ye.
@John McNamara: I would say enjoy it John but you lot were soundly beaten today. All talk of big balls with no substance. Maybe poor auld Davey wasn’t holding back these players after all, maybe they just ain’t good enough to consistently contest. Clare’s Munster record is atrocious in fairness, even ‘laughable’ Limerick have a way richer recent Munster history than the world beating Bitter boys.
@Andrew Cosgrave: no doubt Cork were the better team and they deserved it, Clare had too many individuals…..but do not ever praise Davy, that man was a drain on the entire county, nobody realises what he is like until he is over the county team. Clare players are more than good enough to contest, they just need to be let play with their instincts. Limerick on the other hand, I’d say an u8 team would beat that gaggle of geese
Following the live blog in Romania. Rebels Abu
@Anthony P: multmesc
Poor quality game but Cork are slightly better team so far and the defence are holding up ok.Ref has given clare one or two really handy ones and very little in the peanlty could possibly be a free out for overplaying.RTE panelists are a joke its all what Clare can do to win, two teams their lads.
I hope clare lose this and wexford draw them in 1/4 final.
@David Higginbotham: my bad don’t think losers of munster and leinster can meet at that stage .
Poor match so far
Every game I watched in the Munster championship has been enthralling. Outstanding hurling, especially from Cork. Why are there no black or Muslin hurling players?
Is Nash knackered?
Now Kevin, call it as it is ör we will…..l am Sirian sorry serious…
Clare are woeful