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VIDEO | Dana White on Conor McGregor vs. Demetrious Johnson: 'Anything is possible'
Russell Ess - April 19, 2017
Sorry Demetrious Johnson, but it looks like you have to get to the back of the Conor McGregor line.
John Kavanagh rips "dirtbag" Floyd Mayweather
Scott Hernandez - April 14, 2017
SBG Ireland head coach John Kavanagh has remained relatively silent regarding a potential showdown between his protege Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. With that being said, with the potential fight becoming more real every day, things are starting to heat up. During a recent interview with Complex, Kavanagh went off on Mayweather as a person, while praising his abilities as a boxer:
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Rocky III edit is just too good
Russell Ess - April 13, 2017
If you’re a fan of the Rocky III movie like UFC President Dana White, you are going to love this edit of the classic featuring Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor, and the UFC President himself.
Conor McGregor coach bashes 'dirtbag' Floyd Mayweather, says boxer 'beat up his girlfriends'
Tom Taylor - April 13, 2017
To say there is a little animosity between the camps of UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather would be an understatement. As the possibility of a sport-transcending boxing mega-fight between the two superstars continues to grow, instances of one side trashing the other are becoming more and more common. The latest bit of heat in this ongoing Team McGregor vs. Team Mayweather war of words comes from McGregor’s head coach John Kavanagh, who spoke on the potential showdown during a recent Q&A in sunny Australia.
Jeff Mayweather responds to Dana White's "piece of sh*t" comments
Tom Taylor - April 10, 2017
https://youtu.be/dRlr7Dfz9Ic There is no bigger story in combat sports today than the story of a possible boxing match between undefeated great Floyd Mayweather and transcendent MMA star Conor McGregor. The latest bit of drama to unfold in this ongoing narrative occurred last week when Jeff Mayweather – Floyd’s Uncle – suggested that the UFC was attempting to squeeze out 80% of whatever McGregor profited from this fight, leaving him with just 20% of the spoils.
VIDEO | Amir Khan offers fascinating analysis of Conor McGregor boxing footage
Scott Hernandez - April 6, 2017
In addition to the eyes of the MMA community being fixed on a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather showdown, the boxing community is equally focused on the potential showdown.
VIDEO | Jeff Mayweather details UFC's 'horrendous split' on profits with Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - April 6, 2017
There is ever-increasing reason to believe that a boxing mega-fight between UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor and undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. could actually happen. According to Mayweather’s Uncle, Jeff Mayweather, however, there remains one massive hurdle in the way of this fight: the UFC wants a massive piece of the pie.
VIDEO | Andre Berto explains what it's like fighting Floyd Mayweather
Scott Hernandez - April 5, 2017
As reports have continued to emerge regarding a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight, fight fans have continued to be split regarding who they feel will win the fight.
Dana White explains obligation to finalize Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather
Scott Hernandez - April 5, 2017
Throughout the course of 2017, fight fans have continued to anxiously await news regarding a potential showdown between UFC superstar Conor McGregor & undefeated Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather. While reports had begun to emerge that led fans to believe the chances of a fight happening were rather slim, the UFC champion recently stated during a surprise appearance at the Madison Square Garden that a fight was “very close” to being finalized. The statement from McGregor was a relief for fight fans, given that it followed a statement from boxing promoter Bob Arum just weeks before, in which he stated that the UFC was proving to be the biggest obstacle in finalizing the fight.
Conor McGregor coach confirms Mayweather preparations have begun: 'In my mind, it's on'
Tom Taylor - April 5, 2017
There is currently no bigger story in the world of combat sports than that of UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor‘s possible boxing mega fight with undefeated great Floyd Mayweather Jr. This epic, sport versus sport showdown dominates headlines, and continues to enthral the combat sports community as new details continue to emerge. This fight, of course, is not yet a done deal. Though we know both McGregor and Mayweather are keen to make it happen, there are some serious bureaucratic and financial hurdles that must be cleared before it can all be made official.
VIDEO | Nutty internet bully asks people to do 'light sparring' and then goes for shady KO
Russell Ess - April 3, 2017
https://youtu.be/uOJqm7Vty6w The Internet is a crazy thing.
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is 'very dangerous' for MMA
Tom Taylor - April 2, 2017
There is currently no bigger story in the world of combat sports than that of Conor McGregor‘s plans to challenge undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring. While this fight’s fruition is still far from a certainty, many members of the combat sports world are chiming in, giving their opinions on it. The latest to do so is undefeated Dagestani lightweight Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov.
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather selling ultra-rare Koenigsegg car
Scott Hernandez - March 30, 2017
Undefeated boxing prizefighter Floyd Mayweather is reportedly selling his extremely rare Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita. The ultra-rare car is one of only two in the world, and is worth $6.7 million.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor gets a step closer with NSAC fine paid off
Russell Ess - March 30, 2017
Exactly like Conor McGregor said he was going to do, he went to Las Vegas to meet with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) to negotiate his fine so he could apply to get his boxing license in the state and move forward with putting together the fight against Floyd Mayweather. “I love the Vegas commission,” McGregor said in January during his pay-per-view interview in Manchester. “We’ve come to an understanding. I’m gonna fly out there and fix it. I’m gonna get my Las Vegas boxing (license) and then we’ll see where the f**k Floyd’s at.”
Chael Sonnen: If Conor McGregor lasts 30 seconds with Floyd Mayweather it discredits boxing
Tom Taylor - March 30, 2017
Every day, it seems more and more likely that the once farfetched Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match actually happens. As this fight grows ever more possible, many members of the combat sports community are offering their take on it. The latest to do so is three-time UFC title challenger and current Bellator star Chael Sonnen. Sonnen gave his take on this possible McGregor-Mayweather fight, and what it means for the sport of boxing, in an interview with FightHubTV. His words (via MMAMania.com)
Report: David Haye in discussion with UFC and Jimi Manuwa's management about potential boxing match
Tom Taylor - March 30, 2017
Earlier this month, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to London, England, British light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa scored a crushing, one-punch knockout win over the game Corey Anderson. While this win set Manuwa up for bouts with the best light heavyweight mixed martial artists in the world, he also used the performance to attempt to set up a boxing match with English star David Haye. Manuwa suggested that this bout could join the much discussed Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather mega-fight on a potential boxing vs. MMA card.
VIDEO | TJ Dillashaw: Conor McGregor does have some big holes in his game
Russell Ess - March 27, 2017
TJ Dillashaw has been busy preparing for his shot at regaining the UFC bantamweight title with his fight against champion Cody Garbrandt approaching.
UFC stars express interest in boxing vs. MMA pay-per-view
Tom Taylor - March 27, 2017
The biggest ongoing story in combat sports today surrounds a possible boxing mega-fight between transcendent MMA star Conor McGregor and boxing great Floyd Mayweather. For a time, of course, this potential showdown looked like a near impossibility. With each passing day, however, there seems to be more and more reason to believe a Mayweather vs. McGregor boxing match could actually happen. Were Mayweather and McGregor to meet in the boxing ring, it could safely be referred to as the biggest fight in combat sports history. Given this, it would also go down as one of the most lucrative fights – if not the most lucrative fight – in the history of fighting sports.