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Source: Pacquiao vs Mayweather rematch eyed for July Dino Maragay (philstar.com) - January 14, 2019 - 9:04am LOS ANGELES – Negotiations for the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have started with the fight being planned for July, according to a source with knowledge of the dealings. The source, who is close to both Pacquiao and Mayweather’s camps, said that while Las Vegas remains the favorite to host the bout, London in the United Kingdom and Russia are also being considered as venues. Pacquiao will make the first defense of his WBA welterweight title against Adrien Broner next Saturday (Sunday Manila time), a bout that could lead to another Mayweather showdown if the Filipino icon wins. The source, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on the matter, added that the camps of Mayweather and Pacquiao have been in constant communication with each other. But nothing is … [Read more...] about Source: Pacquiao vs Mayweather rematch eyed for July

Source: Talks begin for Pacquiao vs Mayweather 2; Rematch eyed July Dino Maragay (philstar.com) - January 14, 2019 - 9:04am LOS ANGELES – Negotiations for the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have started with the fight being planned for July, according to a source with knowledge of the dealings. The source, who is close to both Pacquiao and Mayweather’s camps, said that while Las Vegas remains the favorite to host the bout, London in the United Kingdom and Russia are also being considered as venues. Pacquiao will make the first defense of his WBA welterweight title against Adrien Broner next Saturday (Sunday Manila time), a bout that could lead to another Mayweather showdown if the Filipino icon wins. The source, who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak on the matter, added that the camps of Mayweather and Pacquiao have been in constant communication with each other. … [Read more...] about Source: Talks begin for Pacquiao vs Mayweather 2; Rematch eyed July

Mayweather confirms exhibition bout vs Japan's Nasukawa Tim Dahlberg (Associated Press) - December 7, 2018 - 1:48pm LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather says he and Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa will meet after all — but only in a nine-minute New Year's Eve exhibition. Mayweather said the match in Tokyo would be for entertainment purposes only, with no judges, no official record — and no kicking. "I'm in the entertainment business. That's what I go out there to do," Mayweather said Thursday at his Las Vegas gym. "I love to do this. I'm working out to put on a show for three rounds." Nasukawa joined Mayweather at his gym to announce the exhibition, which will be boxing only and take place at Saitama Super Arena in suburban Tokyo on December 31. It was the second announcement for the event, which was promoted as an actual fight when announced last month, though the rules were unclear. Mayweather appeared at … [Read more...] about Mayweather confirms exhibition bout vs Japan’s Nasukawa

Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) superstar Conor McGregor is all set to return to the Octagon after nearly a two-year hiatus from Mixed Martial Arts. The former double-weight champion is all set to face Russia's undefeated MMA sensation and reigning lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov (26-0) at UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 6. McGregor will bid to reclaim the lightweight title, which he was forced to give up due to inactivity. He has not fought in the UFC ever since he clinched the 155-pound championship from Eddie Alvarez back in November 2016 at UFC 2015. McGregor had made his professional boxing debut last year where he fought superstar Floyd Mayweather in what was considered one of the biggest crossover bout. McGregor vs Nurmagomedov The expectations around the upcoming fight have soared ever since the fight was announced on Friday by UFC president Dana White. Notably, there is a bit of bad blood between McGregor (21-3) and Nurmagomedov as the … [Read more...] about UFC star Conor McGregor’s next fight date, venue and opponent revealed

McGregor stripped of UFC lightweight title for inactivity (Associated Press) - April 5, 2018 - 6:08pm Conor McGregor’s run as UFC lightweight champion is set to end. The long-expected move that McGregor would lose his 155-belt was officially announced by UFC President Dana White at a press conference in New York for Saturday’s pay-per-view card at Barclays Center. McGregor has not fought for UFC since he won the 155-pound title at UFC 205 in November 2016. McGregor last fought at all in a boxing match he lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Aug. 26, 2017. White had not announced he would officially strip McGregor of the championship until Wednesday when he discussed the popular Irish fighter’s return to UFC this year. “Conor McGregor is 100 percent coming back this year,” White said. White said he did not expect McGregor to attend the fight. The UFC 223 main event of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway … [Read more...] about McGregor stripped of UFC lightweight title for inactivity