Want to fight McGregor? ‘Call me,’ UFC chief tells Mayweather
Screengrab of McGregor’s post.
The idea of a possible bout between UFC star Conor McGregor and retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has gained so much traction that the UFC president Dana White is willing to make the fight happen—only if it’s going to be under his watch.
In an interview on the Dan Patrick Show, White told the undefeated American slugger to contact him if he’s interested on taking on UFC’s biggest draw.
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“(McGregor) is under contract with the UFC. Listen, if Floyd wants to fight Conor, call me, Floyd,” he said.
The two fighters have both hinted that the cross-sport fight, which is sure to bring in millions for both sides, is a possibility.
Mayweather, in a report of FightHype.com, did not dismiss McGregor as his potential opponent if he decides to return to action.
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“It’s possible. It was a name that was shot at me. The rumors that y’all been hearing is the rumors that I started. It may not be a rumor, keep y’all fingers crossed. It may be a boxer versus an MMA fighter,” the 39-year-old said.
McGregor also expressed his interest in facing Mayweather, saying, “I’m open to discussions. Come at me. But I hold the key, and it’s me who holds the key to the fight game.”
“I am open-minded. I am open to discussion. I love competition. I love fighting. It would be nice to make that fight if the fans were interested and wanted to see it,” he said.
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White’s insistence to make the fight under UFC rules is one roadblock, seeing as Mayweather likes to run the show on his terms.
That was in full display when the mega-fight between him and Manny Pacquiao took so long before pushing through in May 2015.
