It’s official: Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will finally go head to head in one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches in history.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor set for Aug. 26 in Las Vegas (@arielhelwani) https://t.co/tnsbZrsDaD pic.twitter.com/gr1B9GYn1z
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) June 14, 2017
The undefeated boxing champion and two division UFC World Champion confirmed over social media that the match will take place in Las vegas on August 26th, 2017.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
According to MMA Fighting, the fight will be sanctioned by the Nevada Athletic Commision and be listed as a professional boxing match. As a result, if Mayweather pulls off the victory, he’ll become the first boxer to have a perfect 50-0 record.
Boasting an undefeated record with 49 wins, Mayweather is considered by many to be the favourite to come out on top.
Although McGregor (0-0 in boxing, 21-3 in MMA) has never competed in a professional boxing match, he is still considered to be one of the best mixed martial artists in the world.
The fight will air live on pay-per-view.
At this moment in time, there are no confirmed details regarding how much the pay-per-view will cost or who will fight on the undercard. However, it’s still very probable that this fight could go down as one of the most expensive in the history of the sport.
Until the fight commences in 73 days time, enjoy these posts from social media reacting to the breaking news.
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) June 14, 2017
If Floyd Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor, will Manny Pacquiao challenge Conor McGregor into a boxing match too? #MayweatherMcGregor
— Joe Negan (@mynameisNegan) June 14, 2017
I hope that Mcgregor wins but the match is a large advantage to Mayweather who is a professional. #connormcgregor But money is errythang. pic.twitter.com/hEOmDDhRhb
— kingofself (@Rapar18) June 14, 2017
#MayweatherMcGregor $75million even if he gets knocked out.. McGregor livin the life pic.twitter.com/8gNqeoAhOZ
— Dyls (@dylsssssss) June 14, 2017
