A boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is official for August 26th. The card will air live on Showtime PPV from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather and McGregor will contest the bout at 154 lbs, with the fight scheduled for 12 rounds.
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing mega-fight set for August 26th
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September 29, 2017
McGregor: I would win a rematch with Mayweather
Conor McGregor is quite confident in his changes if he got another shot at Floyd Mayweather in a boxing ring.
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August 24, 2017
Feature: The rebellious roots of Conor McGregor’s walkout song
‘The Foggy Dew’ is more than just a song for the people of Ireland. It’s a window into Éire’s history, identity, and perhaps the heart of one of her most famous fighters.
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August 21, 2017
Hardy: 8oz gloves were a way of ‘teasing’ McGregor
UFC commentator and former welterweight Dan Hardy thinks that Floyd never really wanted 8oz gloves. Of course, now he’s got them.
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August 21, 2017
Van Heerden: MMA fighters go down easier once hit on the jaw
Chris Van Heerden believes MMA fighters are vulnerable to jaw shots, and relates to Conor McGregor’s chances against Floyd Mayweather.
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August 20, 2017
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor full fight card
Check out the full fight card for the boxing event featuring Floyd Mayweather taking on the UFC’s Conor McGregor.
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August 20, 2017
Dashon Johnson highlights McGregor camp unity after Charlottesville
In the wake of a violent attack that left one woman dead and 19 more injured in Charlottesville, VA, former UFC featherweight, Dashon Johnson made a call for love and unity while highlighting the UFC lightweight champion.
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August 20, 2017
Watch: The Killers’ new music video promotes Floyd vs Conor
Watch The Killers’ new music video that was made to promote the upcoming Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor boxing match.
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August 19, 2017
Floyd Mayweather: Fighting Southpaws, Part 1
Combat Course: Lessons from the Cage presents a comprehensive technical analysis of Floyd Mayweather's boxing game against southpaw opponents
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August 19, 2017
Three Amigos No. 137: Weekly News Update & Fresh Fight Bookings
The Amigos discuss the week’s news, fresh fight bookings and celebrate Iain’s birthday.
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August 19, 2017
Diaz rips ‘one-dimensional boxing f—ks’ for mocking McGregor
Nate Diaz sticks up for Conor McGregor and calls out the Irishman’s former sparring partner, Paulie Malignaggi.
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August 18, 2017
Freddie Roach on Conor McGregor: ‘I think he’s in over his head’
One of the best boxing coaches alive shares his thoughts on the biggest fight event of the year.
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August 18, 2017
Mayweather ‘partying’ all week in strip club in lead-up to McGregor
Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he will be partying in the lead-up to his fight with Conor McGregor on Aug. 26.
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August 18, 2017
Floyd Sr: I will sue McGregor if he fights dirty
Floyd Mayweather Sr. plans to take legal action if Conor McGregor employs some dirty tactics on fight night.
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August 17, 2017
Fight Archives: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz
Floyd Mayweather shows how he handles an opponent’s dirty tactics.
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August 17, 2017
McGregor responds to boxers mocking him: ‘I see stiffness’ in them
Conor McGregor takes a lighthearted dig at the boxers taking part in the ‘McGregor Challenge’.
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August 17, 2017
Malignaggi: Dana is why there’s no Ali Act in MMA
Paulie Malignaggi is not a fan of how Dana White is treating UFC fighters.
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August 17, 2017
McGregor on Mayweather: ‘He will not sustain my pace’
As a guest on the Conan show, Conor McGregor said he was ready for the rigors of going 12 rounds with Floyd Mayweather.
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August 16, 2017
McGregor: I am still UFC 145-pound champion, ‘100%’
Conor McGregor believes he is still the UFC 145-pound champion, even if it is Max Holloway who holds the current title.
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August 16, 2017
Video: Watch the top 50 punches of Floyd Mayweather’s career
Check out the best punches of Floyd Mayweather’s illustrious career in this video compilation.
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August 16, 2017
McGregor ‘pleased’ with NAC’s handling of Mayweather fight
UFC champion Conor McGregor is happy with the Nevada Athletic Commission after Wednesday’s meeting.
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August 16, 2017
Conor McGregor media conference call live stream online
Listen to UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor’s media conference call at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT on Wednesday, August 16th.
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August 16, 2017
NAC appoints judges and ref, approves 8oz gloves for Floyd/Conor
The Nevada Athletic Commission has made a one-time exception to allow eight-ounce gloves for this 154-pound matchup between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
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August 16, 2017
Mayweather: McGregor could lose ‘90 percent’ of pay if he throws kick
Floyd Mayweather is very confident Conor McGregor won’t throw any kicks on Aug. 26.
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August 15, 2017
Lobov on ‘diva’ Malignaggi: ‘I’ll box the ears off him’
Conor McGregor’s teammate Artem Lobov is now trying to line up a fight against Paulie Malignaggi.
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August 15, 2017
Kellerman: McGregor has ‘zero percent‘ chance vs. Mayweather
The longtime boxing analyst pours an ice-cold bucket of water on the possibility of McGregor vs. Mayweather being close.