Reports: Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight confirmed for August 26
The long-rumored boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will place August 26 in Las Vegas. Seriously.
Yahoo's Kevin Iole and Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal report that the fight is done and finalized, with an official announcement imminent. The Nevada State Athletic Commission has approved August 26 as the date for a Mayweather Promotions fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena, NSAC executive director Bob Bennett told Fox Sports.
McGregor appeared to confirm the news (and talk a little smack about Mayweather) by tweeting a photo of himself and Floyd Mayweather Sr.
Mayweather, 40, retired from boxing after his last fight in September 2015. McGregor, 28, is 21–3 in UFC fights, with his most recent fight coming in November against Eddie Alvarez. McGregor boxed as a youth and relies significantly on his striking in MMA fights. He has won eight of his last 11 UFC fights by punch.
