Floyd Mayweather News

Tom Taylor - March 13, 2017

On the most recent Fight Companion episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, host Joe Rogan delved into the topic of a possible Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing mega fight – a mega fight that is looking more possible by the day. In this segment, Rogan began by referring to this much discussed Mayweather-McGregor fight as the biggest fight ever.

Tom Taylor - March 13, 2017

If UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather meet in the boxing ring, it’ll go down as one of the biggest fights – if not the biggest fight – in combat sports history. Discussions about this fight have been cooking for over a year. For the most part, however, there has seemed to be more reason to believe it won’t happen than there are to believe it’ll actually come to fruition. That is changing.

bjpenndotcom - March 11, 2017

Throughout the course of developments made in the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather superfight negotiations, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has remained adamant the fact that he is truly retired from boxing. With news surfacing earlier this year from the NSAC that both parties have been making progress in negotiations, many believed a fight was all, but official. Mayweather and UFC President Dana White both then revealed that the fight was not close to being finalized. Mayweather released a statement in which he stated that he was truly retired and would keep fans updated if the status of his retirement changed.

bjpenndotcom - March 10, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, reports have continued to surface regarding developments in the negotiations for a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight. While reports initially indicated that the pair were close to finalizing a deal, both Mayweather and UFC President Dana White have since stated that a deal has not been reached. While reports have been scarce regarding new developments in the negotiations, Mayweather stated this week that McGregor needs to ‘sign the papers’, saying in an interview with Irish Champion:

Russell Ess - March 9, 2017

UFC President Dana White and undefeated, retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather have had quite a long history together. Before White built up the UFC to be the massive success that it is today, he was running around in the boxing world and was even in Mayweather’s circle at one point.

Tom Taylor - March 8, 2017

Your browser does not support iframes. These days, the possibility of a boxing mega fight between semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is dominating combat sports headlines. Each week, we’re given new reasons to believe the fight is just a few signatures away, and plenty of other reasons to believe it’s a near impossibility. Whether you believe this Mayweather vs. McGregor boxing match will happen or not, however, you probably have an opinion on the outcome of this potential fight. Nate Diaz – who is arguably more familiar with McGregor than any fighter on earth thanks to their two memorable 2016 battles – certainly  has an opinion.

Tom Taylor - March 8, 2017

The biggest ongoing narrative in combat sports today surrounds a potential boxing mega fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, and semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. Each week, this prospective showdown seems to generate dozens of new headlines, some suggesting the fight might actually happen, others suggesting it’s a near impossibility. Unsurprisingly, this influx of Mayweather-McGregor stories is starting to grow old for some members of the combat sports community. We know that UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson, for example, is sick and tired of hearing about it – and he’s certainly not alone.

bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, conflicting reports have continued to emerge regarding a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight. While the NSAC has confirmed that negotiations between the two parties are ongoing, both Floyd Mayweather and UFC President Dana White have stated that they are quite far off from reaching a deal.

bjpenndotcom - March 1, 2017

Unfortunate news surfaced this week that undefeated prizefighter Floyd Mayweather’s house was targeted in Las Vegas while the iconic boxer was off in California celebrating his 40th birthday. According to TMZ, the burglars escaped with quite a few expensive purses and an expensive watch which totaled around $150,000. Unfortunately, details at the present time are rather scarce and there has been no word on whether or not any arrests have been made in connection to the robbery.

Russell Ess - February 27, 2017

Is Conor McGregor looking to set up a massive payday in the much-talked about boxing match against Floyd Mayweather so that he can cash out and not have to worry about fighting any longer?

Tom Taylor - February 27, 2017

In the year 2017, the biggest ongoing story in combat sports surrounds a potential mega fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and semi-retired boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. Every week, this potential showdown generates dozens of new headlines, some suggesting its fruition is just a few signatures away, others suggesting it’ll never happen at all.

bjpenndotcom - February 25, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, the combat sports community has continued to receive updates regarding a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight. To kick off the year, Floyd Mayweather offered Conor McGregor $15 million to fight him in a boxing match, which UFC President Dana White quickly shot down as he countered Mayweather with an offer of $25 million for both men. ‘Money’ quickly laughed off White’s offer, saying that he would not fight for less than $100 million.

Tom Taylor - February 22, 2017

The biggest ongoing story in combat sports today surrounds a potential mega fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fans, pundits, and fighters alike have been wondering for months if this bout will actually happen, and if it does, which of the two stars will come out on top. According to Stephen Thompson, who fights for the UFC welterweight title on March 4, this potential mega bout does not look good for McGregor. The upcoming title challenger explained this belief on the latest episode of Rapid Fire with BJPENN.COM’s Chris Taylor.

bjpenndotcom - February 21, 2017

Throughout the course of 2017, the possibility of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match has continued to dominate combat sports headlines. While it has been made extremely clear that the odds of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight happening are slim to none, talks have continued to progress and give fight fans hope of a potential fight materializing.

Russell Ess - February 16, 2017

If you’re the betting type and are able to place a wager in Las Vegas, Nevada, a casino has started accepting bets on a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match with staggering odds. Jeff Sherman, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook Manager tweeted that the Westgate Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in now accepting bets for the fight that has not yet been made official.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2017

With talks progressing in regards to a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Maywather superfight inside the boxing ring, numerous members of the combat sports community have continued to release their prediction for who they feel would win in a boxing match. While the majority of fighters and coaches feel that undefeated prizefighter would likely get the W in a McGregor Mayweather superfight, Conor McGregor’s power and precision cannot be ignored, and have made for extremely interesting fight predictions. With that being said, famed boxing trainer Teddy Atlas has given quite the stunning prediction for the fight, explaining to ESPN that he believes McGregor will cheat in order to proclaim himself ‘King of the Ring.’:

bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2017

In 2016, Conor McGregor was granted a boxing license in California, but denied one by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. At the time, it was explained that McGregor’s lack of professional boxing experience was the reason he had been denied a license in Nevada. Despite that, talks of a potential Floyd Mayweather superfight continued to develop, with conflicting reports emerging this week that McGregor and Mayweather were getting close to reaching a deal for a boxing superfight.

Tom Taylor - February 15, 2017

The biggest ongoing narrative in combat sports today surrounds a potential mega fight between semi-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. This potential showdown seems to generate new headlines every day, each often contrary to the previous one. Late last week, for example, reports began to surface that McGregor and Mayweather had agreed on a deal. Shortly thereafter, Mayweather announced that, while no deal had been reached just yet, the fight itself was drawing “very, very close” to fruition.