Former American boxer Floyd Mayweather is set to fight the MMA champion McGregor Conor on August 26, in Las Vegas, USA. This super fight predicted will be attracted more than 90 thousands fans in the world.
“The fight is taking place,” posted Conor on his instagram. The Irish has 21 win against three defeats. He is the most MMA famous fighter, a discipline that combines kicking, punches, floor techniques, chokes and nudges, very spectacular and he is very popular in the United States.
UFC president Dana White also announced the two fighters in recent days during a press conference “The negotiations have been going on for a long time and have happened quite easily, the impossible is now possible,” Dana White said.
“Everyone wanted this fight, Mayweayher and McGregor of course, but mostly fans from around the world. Everyone is happy.” Dana White added.
Mayweather remained unbeaten throughout his professional career with a record of 49 victories in as many fights, including before the limit. He has not fought since beating Andre Berto on points in September 2015.
The Money gained $ 800 million raised during his career on the rings, he had announced in 2016 that he was ready to come back and to fight Conor McGregor for $ 100 million.
Floyd Maywether is one of the richest in the world. (Source:www.forbes.com)
Mayweather’s promotions chief executive Leonardo Ellerbe said that his client is a real man fights standing up in this fight. “A real man fights standing up. Therefore, a boxing bout was the only outcome.” Ellerbe said.
“There is not one place I go to with Floyd where he doesn’t get asked the question “Floyd, are you going to fight Conor? All Floyd thinks about is fighting Conor McGregor.” he added.
This a super fight reported will broadcast by Showtime in the United States. The Showtime general manager, Stephen Esponiza, expects the two fighters to surpass those of the fight of century that in May 2015 pitted the Filipino Many Pacquioa against Floyd Mayweather.
“This fight speaks to pople who follow boxing, who follow the MMA, to those who do not follow either of the sports, the interest in the world will be even wider.” Esponiza said.
