Mayweather and McGregor could face each other in a new fight

Mayweather and McGregor should star in a millionaire rematch, as the American wants an astronomical value to return to the ring

the chance to see mayweather and McGregor again facing each other in the ring really exists! After starring in one of the most profitable sporting events in the world, in the exhibition that took place on August 26, 2017, the fighters would be negotiating again to face each other in another boxing match, according to “Fight Hype”.

The first time they were face to face, the victory by technical knockout was given to the American boxer. According to the publication, the fighter, who retired shortly after his confrontation with the former MMA champion, would be asking for a value of around nine figures as a condition to step up in the ring again.

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With all the rumors about the possible fight between them, and the information on the portal, McGregor wasted no time and has already shared references to the previous fight on his social networks. The Irishman posted a photo of the first match with the caption: “I accept”, leaving no doubt that if the opponent adjusts to the value, he is in.

In the first Mayweather and McGregor, the confrontation between them generated an astronomical revenue of 1 billion dollars, about R$ 5.24 billion at the current price only in tickets that were sold to the public. With the victory in the 10th round, the American retired undefeated, with an impressive record of 50 wins and no losses.

Mayweather and McGregor during the fight (Credit: GettyImages)

The “Notorious”, who managed to accumulate the UFC featherweight and lightweight belts, has 22 wins and six losses in his career. In 2021, the Irish fighter lost twice to Dustin Poirier by knockout, being in the dispute of the second round, and by technical knockout in the first round.

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When boxer and multi-champion Floyd Mayweather and “Youtuber” logan paul they had an exhibition match at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, the American was much superior to the opponent, who didn’t show much familiarity or technique. This type of clash ended up becoming increasingly common, involving internet personalities.

In an interview with “Ag Fight” magazine, Esquiva Falcão, silver medalist at the London Olympics in 2012, and with an impeccable boxing career, took a stand on this type of fight and criticized the American legend for ‘dirtying’ the image of boxing. “I’m against this kind of fighting. Floyd (Mayweather) is dirtying the name of the noble art”, started.

“It’s dirtying the name. I’m against it. But what to do? It’s life. Life is like that. They are youtubers, they have a lot of followers, they are very famous on the internet. this way. We have to do our part to be able to make great fights one day”said.


Source: sportbuzz

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