Is a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch actually within the works? There’s been an uptick of chatter just lately relating to the struggle, however no clear indication that anybody is near signing a contract.
What we do have, nonetheless, is Conor McGregor’s phrase that talks are ongoing, to the purpose the place discussions on weight and rounds are being had.
“You understand, there may be conversations ongoing,” McGregor advised Spanish information outlet Marca. “I fought Floyd at 153 kilos, which is a low weight. So he introduced me all the way in which down. It was over 12 rounds. I’d by no means fought 12 rounds. Now the dialogue is: at my weight, larger, heavy weight. 170 kilos. And possibly much less rounds. So … I’d fancy it.”
As for a way he perceives the primary struggle to have gone?
“I had him bent over!” McGregor declared. “You see me I had him bent over. What extra would you like me to do? Would you like me to complete the job whereas I’ve him bent over?”
McGregor did look first rate by the primary couple of rounds towards Mayweather, forcing the boxing legend to show his again at one level so the ref would step in and gradual the motion down. For his half, Mayweather claims he carried Mac by the struggle earlier than turning up the warmth his gassed opponent. Each have stated a rematch will occur, however neither appears in any rush to make it occur subsequent.
All of this sounds promising, however as of late “The Infamous” is in entrepreneurial overdrive. There’s not a weekend the place he isn’t on the market hawking a brand new product or Naked Knuckle FC occasion. He clearly desires to struggle … however is beneath contract with the UFC, who appear in no rush to get him again within the cage. Latest speak of a February struggle are already being rebuffed by sources MMAMania.com has spoken to.
Would UFC mortgage him out for a boxing occasion at some insane price ticket? Possibly, if it means they nonetheless get to maintain him on a leash with the 2 fights left on his UFC contract.
No matter occurs, McGregor claims he’s cool with it.
“I don’t want,” he stated. “I’m so blessed by God. I don’t want nothing. I don’t want. I’ve, however I’d like a struggle.”
