Khabib Nurmagomedov could do something that even Conor McGregor wasn't able to manage — lure boxing great Floyd Mayweather to the octagon. The undefeated American boxing giant is negotiating with the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) over a contract that will "have more than nine figures", according to Timofey Kurgin, founder of The Money Team Russia. "I know Floyd has been negotiating with the UFC. If they sign a contract I think it will have more than nine figures," Kurgin told RT Sport. The potential move is being discussed at a time when speculations are rife over a possible super fight between Mayweather and undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Mayweather hasn't fought since beating ConorMcGregor in "The Money Fight" — a crossover fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last year. The 41-year-old made close to $300 million from the fight, which saw the Dubliner lose via TKO. On the other hand, Khabib made light work of McGregor at UFC 229 on … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather may land UFC contract, take on Khabib Nurmagomedov inside the octagon
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News Pacquiao has unfinished business with Floyd Mayweather
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer champion Manny Pacquiao said negotiations are ongoing with the camp of Floyd Mayweather Jr. for a possible rematch between the former pound-for-pound kings. Talks of a rematch escalated over the weekend, when Mayweather and Pacquiao each posted a video of an encounter during an event. The American went so far as to announce on Instagram that he was "coming back to fight Manny Pacquiao this year." "Another nine-figure payday on the way," said Mayweather, who claimed that the bout will be held in December. Mayweather earned over $200 million for his first fight against Pacquiao, a unanimous decision victory in May 2015. Pacquiao took home $100 million. READ: Close win means Alvarez and Golovkin could do it again Speaking to Dyan Castillejo of ABS-CBN News, Pacquiao stressed that they were in the midst of negotiations but nothing has been made final. "Hindi pa natin masabi kung kailan or (ano 'yung) exact date," said Pacquiao. "He's announcing … [Read more...] about News Pacquiao has unfinished business with Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather criticises UFC fighter Conor McGregor over the alleged bus attack
caption Floyd Mayweather. source Reuters Floyd Mayweather criticised UFC fighter Conor McGregor over the apparent bus attack that led to multiple injuries and four police charges. Mayweather also retirated his desire to transition into mixed martial arts and compete in UFC. Mayweather remains interested in a single fight against McGregor, but is also pondering a multi fight UFC deal. Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather has criticised former opponent Conor McGregor over the Irishman’s alleged attack on a UFC team bus. The Irishman stormed a UFC press conference in New York on Thursday, was recorded on video throwing guard rails at a bus carrying UFC fighters, and smashed a window that left two athletes requiring hospital treatment. The New York Police Department confirmed to Business Insider on Friday that the fighter had been charged with “three counts of assault and one count of criminal … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather criticises UFC fighter Conor McGregor over the alleged bus attack
Evidence suggests Floyd Mayweather will never fight Conor McGregor in the octagon — but Mayweather does have a good reason to keep the rumor alive
Floyd Mayweather continues to tease a run as an MMA fighter, even though every indication is that a trip to the Octagon would lead to embarrassment for the undefeated fighter. Still, if the money is right, it’s possible to see a future where Mayweather fights with UFC, who seem to be in the business of handing out huge checks to marquee fighters. More likely, Mayweather is using the possibility of his appearance in the UFC to make more money off of his celebrity. Talk of a possible return to the fight game for Floyd Mayweather has grown in recent days as the undefeated fighter teases taking a turn in the Octagon with UFC. In the past week, Mayweather has claimed he will be applying for his MMA license and says he’ll soon begin training with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Las Vegas odds have even been set for a potential fight in the Octagon between Mayweather and McGregor, with McGregor … [Read more...] about Evidence suggests Floyd Mayweather will never fight Conor McGregor in the octagon — but Mayweather does have a good reason to keep the rumor alive
The UFC world has advice for Floyd Mayweather amid growing murmurs of a cage match with Conor McGregor: ‘I would try to talk him out of it’
Rumors of a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor are once again swirling, this time with the two potentially meeting in a UFC bout. The MMA world was quick to dismiss Mayweather’s chances of beating McGregor in the Octagon. While there’s still a long way to go until a fight is announced, and the fight still feels extremely unlikely, if the money’s right for both men, they’ve shown in the past that they’re ready to put on a show. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – rumors are swirling of a potential mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. When talk of the two meeting in the boxing ring began, most believed the fight would never happen. But after the financial success of their initial bout, it would be foolish to dismiss the possibility of a rematch, even if the idea of the two meeting in a UFC bout is somehow even more ludicrous than their … [Read more...] about The UFC world has advice for Floyd Mayweather amid growing murmurs of a cage match with Conor McGregor: ‘I would try to talk him out of it’