Conor McGregor just isn’t excited about a rematch along with his undefeated boxing rival, Floyd Mayweather Jr., although the pair generated a reported $600 million when ‘Cash’ simply beat the UFC legend in 2017.
Mayweather just lately claimed {that a} 2023 rematch with McGregor was being mentioned as both an exhibition or official bout, however McGregor snapped again on Instagram, writing: ‘#notinterested.’
It has been practically 5 years since Mayweather and McGregor mixed for a mega crossover battle in Las Vegas again in August 2017, with ‘Cash’ instructing the UFC celebrity a boxing lesson by securing a simple tenth-round TKO victory.
Conor McGregor just isn’t excited about a rematch along with his undefeated boxing rival, Floyd Mayweather Jr., although the pair generated a reported $600 million when ‘Cash’ simply beat the UFC legend in 2017. Mayweather just lately claimed {that a} 2023 rematch with McGregor was being mentioned as both an exhibition or official bout, however McGregor snapped again on Instagram, writing: ‘#notinterested’
It has been practically 5 years since Mayweather and McGregor mixed for a mega crossover battle in Las Vegas again in August 2017, with ‘Cash’ instructing the UFC celebrity a boxing lesson by securing a simple tenth-round TKO victory
Talking completely to Sportsmail, Mayweather mentioned his plans for the remainder of the 12 months and went into particulars about dealing with McGregor once more.
‘I wish to go on the market this weekend and have enjoyable [against Mikuru Asakura],’ Mayweather stated about an upcoming MMA bout, for which he might make a reported $20 million for 9 minutes of motion. ‘Then I’ve one other exhibition Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
‘We do not know if it will be an exhibition or an actual battle. However there’s been talks of each. I would favor an exhibition.’
When requested why he would favor an exhibition, Mayweather stated: ‘I’m not into fights the place I’m going to take any actual punishment.
Mayweather dominated McGregor and took a tenth spherical TKO victory in opposition to the UFC star
‘So, guys like Conor McGregor and guys that do not actually hit onerous akin to YouTubers or UFC guys, I do not actually thoughts colliding with these sorts of people however nothing the place I’m going to place myself ready the place I’m going to hurt myself or harm myself.’
Mayweather’s conflict with McGregor proved to be his final skilled battle, taking his file to 50 wins and 0 losses or attracts.
He reportedly earned round $280million from the blockbuster bout, to not point out his alleged playing winnings, which he is often referenced over time.
In the meantime, McGregor took residence a reported $130m from what was his first and solely professional boxing bout, regardless of wanting just like the novice that he was.
Retired welterweight and McGregor sparring accomplice Paulie Malignaggi (36-8) discovered the UFC star to be a poor problem.
‘Simply determine it this manner,’ Malignaggi advised DailyMail.com in 2017, explaining that he hadn’t been coaching earlier than their sparring periods. ‘If I can present up in 20, 30 % form, lower than 24 hours [after] a cross-country flight and go 12 rounds with you and get the higher of you for many of the 12 rounds, you bought an issue when you’re going up in opposition to Floyd Mayweather.’
Throughout McGegor’s coaching camp, the MMA star’s staff put footage of him ostensibly dominating Malignaggi on social media. Nonetheless the Brooklyn-born Malignaggi insists he was shoved to the canvas and that the images had been deceptive and supposed to offer followers confidence that McGregor had an opportunity to beat Mayweather.
‘Individuals select to be deceived,’ Malignaggi stated of the throngs of McGregor supporters who purchased tickets and wager on the fighter. ‘They needed to be deceived, however the writing was on the wall.’
One other sparring accomplice, South African welterweight Chris Van Heerden, advised the Wall Road Journal in 2017 that he did not ‘give [McGregor] any probability’ heading into the battle.
Since then, McGregor suffered three defeats in his final 4 UFC bouts. He has additionally taken a while away from the Octagon after breaking his leg in opposition to Dustin Poirier.
McGregor has not fought since he broke his leg (above) throughout his defeat to Dustin Poirier
Nonetheless, McGregor confirmed his need to return to boxing whereas attending the Method One Monaco Grand Prix.
He advised Sky Sports activities: ‘Boxing is my old flame in fight sports activities. I had such a good time the final time I used to be on the market.
‘Clearly, my return can be within the octagon for UFC – that story is much from over, in reality it is simply being written, it’s only the start. However, boxing, for certain I’ll grace the squared circle once more sooner or later.’
In the meantime, Mayweather will return to motion this weekend when he faces MMA fighter Asakura in an exhibition bout in Japan.
You may watch Floyd Mayweather in motion in opposition to Mikuru Asakura stay on FITE TV this Saturday, September 24
