The sports world went crazy yesterday when reports said that Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor were working towards a mega fight later this year in Vegas. It would be a dream fight for fans but with Conor under contract with UFC and the two different styles of fighting, most people believed the reports were baseless. In a twist however, Floyd’s dad is claiming that his son has been talking to him about making something happen with an MMA fighter and that it could happen before the end of this year!
Boxing: Report, Floyd Mayweather & Conor McGregor Are Negotitating Details On Mega Fight For Vegas
Remember when we thought Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquaio was the mega fight of the century? Well if this fight with Floyd & Conor McGregor pans out, it will put the pre fight hype Mayweather/Pacquiao had to shame! Reports are indicating the two super stars are in the works to make the fight happen in Vegas and sooner than you think!
(Video) Sports: Floyd Mayweather Talks Trash While Playing Basketball Against Jim Jones
Being a 49-0 boxer, a basketball enthusiast, and short (Napoleon complex lol), all combine to make Floyd Mayweather an elite trash talker. He did not let up at all, not only playing smothering defense on Jim Jones but also talking smack to his face.
(Video) Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Discusses Why He Won’t Fight Triple G & Who He Prefers Instead
On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather revealed that he’s been in talks with Showtime and CBS about possibly coming out of retirement. He even went a step further as Mayweather Promotions filed trademarks for “TMT 50” and “TBE 50”, leading many to believe that he would un-retire and do his 50th fight after retiring at 49-0. With all this speculation, the biggest question is who will he fight against? The name most people want to see is Gennady Golovkin aka Triple G (35-0, 32 KOs), the current unified WBA, IBF, and IBO middleweight champion. But Mayweather says that fight isn’t happening.
Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Files Trademarks That Suggest He’s Coming Out of Retirement
Floyd Mayweather ignited rumors that he would be coming out of retirement this past Saturday during an interview with Showtime. The undefeated boxer revealed that he’s been in talks with Showtime and CBS execs about possibly returning to the ring. He also said he requires a championship fight and a nine-figure payday topping $100 million to make it happen. Well it looks like he got his demands because his company filed trademarks that highly suggest he’s making a comeback.
(Video) Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Sounds Ready To Fight Again, Reveals What It Will Take To Get In The Ring
It’s been just about a year since Floyd Mayweather’s fight with Manny Pacquiao and the champ has been enjoying his retirement. From the sounds of things though he might be getting that itch to get back in the ring but it will take quite a bit of money to make it happen.
