Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor confirm Las Vegas 'superfight'
Boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts celebrity Conor McGregor have confirmed they may fight in Las Vegas on 26 August.
Undefeated Mayweather, 40, is popping out of retirement for the conflict after being constantly challenged and goaded via the brash 28-year-vintage from eire.
McGregor is the largest draw of the UFC (final preventing Championship) and the contemporary light-weight champion - but his game lets in kicking and grappling.
The combat - below boxing policies - is bound to attract huge interest from lovers and big pay days for the two fighters.
both men had previously stated they desired $100m (£78m) each for the fight and negotiations have long past backward and forward for approximately a yr.
Mayweather, taken into consideration certainly one of boxing's all-time greats thanks to his protecting competencies, posted on his Instagram account: "it's authentic!" alongside an promo photo of the 2 guys.
McGregor, with a record of 21 wins and three losses, tweeted: "THE combat IS ON."
however, in what seemed to be a swipe at his opponent's age, he rather published a picture of Mayweather's father, Floyd Mayweather Sr.
it is going to be McGregor's first expert boxing fit.
Neither special the Las Vegas venue with a purpose to host the combat.
Mayweather is risking his prized undefeated report however McGregor's name callings, a return to the limelight and a massive payout appearance to have proved too tempting.
the american can also be aware that a win could take him in advance of the mythical Rocky Marciano, who additionally retired with a 49-0 record.
McGregor will be the overwhelming underdog, however win or lose the showdown is possibly to propel him into the recognition of many non-combat lovers round the world.
Undefeated Mayweather, 40, is popping out of retirement for the conflict after being constantly challenged and goaded via the brash 28-year-vintage from eire.
McGregor is the largest draw of the UFC (final preventing Championship) and the contemporary light-weight champion - but his game lets in kicking and grappling.
The combat - below boxing policies - is bound to attract huge interest from lovers and big pay days for the two fighters.
both men had previously stated they desired $100m (£78m) each for the fight and negotiations have long past backward and forward for approximately a yr.
Mayweather, taken into consideration certainly one of boxing's all-time greats thanks to his protecting competencies, posted on his Instagram account: "it's authentic!" alongside an promo photo of the 2 guys.
McGregor, with a record of 21 wins and three losses, tweeted: "THE combat IS ON."
however, in what seemed to be a swipe at his opponent's age, he rather published a picture of Mayweather's father, Floyd Mayweather Sr.
it is going to be McGregor's first expert boxing fit.
Neither special the Las Vegas venue with a purpose to host the combat.
Mayweather is risking his prized undefeated report however McGregor's name callings, a return to the limelight and a massive payout appearance to have proved too tempting.
the american can also be aware that a win could take him in advance of the mythical Rocky Marciano, who additionally retired with a 49-0 record.
McGregor will be the overwhelming underdog, however win or lose the showdown is possibly to propel him into the recognition of many non-combat lovers round the world.
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