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Chael Sonnen: If Conor McGregor lasts 30 seconds with Floyd Mayweather it discredits boxing
Tom Taylor - March 30, 2017
Every day, it seems more and more likely that the once farfetched Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match actually happens. As this fight grows ever more possible, many members of the combat sports community are offering their take on it. The latest to do so is three-time UFC title challenger and current Bellator star Chael Sonnen. Sonnen gave his take on this possible McGregor-Mayweather fight, and what it means for the sport of boxing, in an interview with FightHubTV. His words (via MMAMania.com)

Report: David Haye in discussion with UFC and Jimi Manuwa's management about potential boxing match
Tom Taylor - March 30, 2017
Earlier this month, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to London, England, British light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa scored a crushing, one-punch knockout win over the game Corey Anderson. While this win set Manuwa up for bouts with the best light heavyweight mixed martial artists in the world, he also used the performance to attempt to set up a boxing match with English star David Haye. Manuwa suggested that this bout could join the much discussed Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather mega-fight on a potential boxing vs. MMA card.

VIDEO | Fascinating in depth Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather breakdown
bjpenndotcom - March 29, 2017
https://youtu.be/ABcAPwog7Qc UFC superstar Conor McGregor may currently be sidelined with the upcoming birth of his firstborn son, however the UFC lightweight champion has continued to have his name tied to a boxing superfight with Floyd Mayweather.

VIDEO | TJ Dillashaw: Conor McGregor does have some big holes in his game
Russell Ess - March 27, 2017
TJ Dillashaw has been busy preparing for his shot at regaining the UFC bantamweight title with his fight against champion Cody Garbrandt approaching.

VIDEO | Brendan Schaub says "The Motown Phenom" won't help Mayweather prepare for McGregor
Tom Taylor - March 27, 2017
https://youtu.be/ECMSoQz9MRw It’s difficult to say if the headline-dominating boxing match between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and recently un-retired boxing great Floyd Mayweather will ever happen. The logistical and bureaucratic hurdles of a fight of this scale are going to be very difficult to navigate. That being said, there seems to be more and more reason to believe this combat sports mega-spectacle could actually happen.

VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather replies to Conor McGregor's claim that he'll win by knockout
Tom Taylor - March 27, 2017
Earlier this month, a fired up Conor McGregor told members of the boxing media that he was poised to “shock the world” and knock out Floyd Mayweather – should their much discussed boxing match ever actually occur.

VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather's worst moments inside the boxing ring
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2017
Floyd Mayweather’s worst moments inside the boxing ring.

VIDEO | Conor McGregor & Floyd Mayweather go at it as Rocky & Clubber Lang
bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2017
Mayweather Calls Out McGregor

Bob Arum reveals obstacle in Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather negotiations
bjpenndotcom - March 24, 2017
Boxing promoter Bob Arum has continued to be very vocal in regards to a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match. The Top Rank promoter initially believed that UFC President Dana White was simply using the rumors of a potential superfight to establish his control over McGregor given that McGregor is a UFC employee. He spoke to TMZ over two months ago, saying:

VIDEO | Get hyped for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor with this fan-made promo
Tom Taylor - March 23, 2017
https://www.facebook.com/gearmaniaworld/videos/1526605604031399/ After winning the UFC lightweight title from Eddie Alvarez in the main event of November’s UFC 205, Conor McGregor announced his intention to take a break from the hectic world of combat sports. While he hasn’t stepped foot in the Octagon since then, his “break” has served more as an opportunity to dedicate 100% of his focus to a potential boxing match with undefeated great Floyd Mayweather.

NSAC chairman suggests second hearing for Nate Diaz regarding water bottle incident
Russell Ess - March 22, 2017
On Wednesday, Conor McGregor saved a lot of money after his second hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). The second hearing was for the water bottle war that took place between McGregor and team Nate Diaz at the UFC 202 pre-fight press conference.

Joe Duffy confident Conor McGregor will lose to Floyd Mayweather
bjpenndotcom - March 22, 2017
‘Irish’ Joe Duffy was at one time one of the most watched prospects in the UFC. Prior to McGregor’s UFC 196 loss to Nate Diaz, Duffy was the last man to defeat McGregor, submitting the Irish superstar in the 1st round of their Cage Warriors 39 scrap in 2010. While Duffy is currently on a 2-fight win streak in the UFC, he is planning to test the free agency now that his UFC contract is up. Duffy explained during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour that McGregor simply has a punchers chance, but not much more:

Floyd Mayweather's teammate confident McGregor superfight will happen
bjpenndotcom - March 22, 2017
Throughout the course of 2017, undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have continued to be linked to a boxing superfight. The year started with Mayweather offering McGregor $15 million for a boxing superfight, with UFC President Dana White then countering Mayweather’s offer with one of his own. Mayweather of course laughed off the offer, reiterating that he wouldn’t fight for less than $100 million.

VIDEO | Dana White talks Mayweather vs. McGregor and President Donald Trump
Russell Ess - March 21, 2017
UFC President Dana White is a busy man and was on his way to catch a flight out of LAX on Monday. X17 Online caught up with White and was able to get a quick interview with the UFC boss on the latest regarding the much-talked about Mayweather vs. McGregor boxing match, as well his latest take on President Donald Trump.

Conor McGregor gives update on Floyd Mayweather fight schedule
Russell Ess - March 20, 2017
The boxing match between undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor seems to be getting closer and closer to becoming a reality. On St. Patrick’s Day, “The Notorious” was in New York at Madison Square Garden as he walked out fellow Irishman Michael Conlan for his professional boxing debut. McGregor made a bit of time and spoke with the media, including an exclusive with the Los Angeles Times on the superfight between the two sport’s biggest stars.

Tony Ferguson: there is 'no way' Conor McGregor can beat Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match
Tom Taylor - March 20, 2017
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is currently transfixed on a potential boxing mega fight with recently un-retired great Floyd Mayweather. And though this fight initially looked like a downright impossibility, it is starting to look like a real possibility – even a likelihood. If McGregor does end up competing in a boxing match with Mayweather, it’ll be a huge moment for combat sports, and an exciting moment for the fans. It will also be a frustrating moment for Tony Ferguson who, having won nine-straight fights, has more than earned a shot at the lightweight title McGregor currently holds.

Chael Sonnen explains how McGregor vs. Mayweather will "humiliate boxing"
bjpenndotcom - March 18, 2017
This week, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor shook up the world once again as he spoke at a boxing event, where he promised to silence his doubters when he steps into the ring with Floyd Mayweather. “I’m the boxing guy, watch me take over boxing. Trust me on that. No one in this boxing game knows what’s coming, trust me on that, when I step in there I’m going to shock the whole god damn world. Trust me on that! Look me in the eyes, 28 years of age, confident as a motherfucker. Long, range-y, dangerous with every hand, trust me I’m going to stop Floyd. You’re all going to eat your words. The whole world is going to eat their words. I’m out of here…I am boxing!”

VIDEO | Fighters predict outcome of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight
Russell Ess - March 17, 2017