By Allan Fox: Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally admitted that he carried UFC fighter Conor McGregor in their big mega-fight on PPV last summer on August 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather says he carried the 29-year-old McGregor to make him look good.
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Arum says he’ll work on Pacquiao-McGregor fight if Manny asks him to
By Juan Flores: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he doesn’t like the idea of Manny Pacquiao fighting UFC fighter Conor McGregor, but he’ll do it if the Filipino star asks him to.
Pacquiao is about to turn 39-years-old in December, and he seems to be interested in fighting the 29-year-old McGregor.
Mayweather considering coming out of retirement
By Allan Fox: For Floyd Mayweather Jr. fans, they could see him back inside the ring soon for one more fight. Showtime boss Stephen Espinoza believes there’s a possibility for the 40-year-old Mayweather to return to the ring.
Beristain comments on De La Hoya and Pacquiao calling out McGregor
By Allan Fox: Trainer Nacho Beristain is not in favor of famous fighters and ex-fighters like Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao calling out UFC star Conor McGregor for fights inside the boxing ring. Beristain doesn’t like that, as he respects the sport of boxing. Beristain believes that they just want the easy money that would come from fighting McGregor.
Pacquiao interested in McGregor fight?
By Chris Williams: Manny Pacquiao sent out a surprising Tweet on Thursday to UFC star Conor McGregor, wishing him a happy Thanksgiving. The post by Pacquiao immediately has sent shockwaves through the boxing world with many fans believing the 38-year-old former 8 division world champion Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) is trying to line himself up for a big money fight against the UFC star.
Schaefer says De La Hoya calling out McGregor was PR stunt
By Dan Ambrose: Former Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer says Oscar De La Hoya calling out UFC star Conor McGregor for a boxing match is just a public relations stunt to try and attract interest in his new Golden Boy radio program. De La Hoya isn’t going to be fighting McGregor, according to Schaefer.
McGregor favored to beat De La Hoya
By Eric Thomas: Conor “Notorious” McGregor is already the favorite to beat aging boxing star Oscar De La Hoya in their still hypothetical fight. Despite De La Hoya having impeccable boxing credentials, the odds-makers believe the 29-year-old McGregor will be too much for him if they meet inside the ring.
Ellerbe slams De La Hoya for calling out McGregor
By Chris Williams: Mayweather Promotions EO Leonard Ellerbe took enjoyment at taking a swipe at Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya on Tuesday after hearing the news about how he had called out UFC star Conor McGregor for a fight.
McGregor not responding to De La Hoya’s challenge
By Chris Williams: Oscar De La Hoya made it known on Monday that he wants to fight Conor McGregor, but thus far he’s received no reaction from the UFC star. This is obviously not a good sign for De La Hoya’s comeback plans.
De La Hoya training for Conor McGregor fight
By Allan Fox: After 9 years out of the ring, former 6-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya says he’s secretly training in hopes of facing UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match. The 44-year-old De La Hoya says he’s strong and as fast as he’s ever been in the past, and he believes he can knockout the 29-year-old McGregor in 2 rounds at the most.