It seems like fans will be getting their wish; Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor will finally be facing off!
Both gentleman have confirmed on their respective social media pages that they will be going toe to toe on August 26, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White confirms that the fight will be 12 rounds of straight boxing. Both guys will fight at 154 lbs and will be using 10-ounce gloves.
There will be an undercard, handled by Mayweather Promotions. According to Dana White, he expects Conor McGregor to make $100 million for the fight.
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