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Mayweather to fight mixed martial arts star Khabib

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6 years ago

October 17, 2018

Former world welterweight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather insisted Wednesday he plans to fight mixed martial arts star Khabib Nurmagomedov following the Russian ’ s victory over Conor McGregor .
In comments to the TMZ Sports website , Mayweather was adamant that a fight with Nurmagomedov was “ happening ” provided it took place in the boxing ring.

Asked by a TMZ if a fight with Nurmagomedov would take place , the 41 -year – old replied : “ Oh , we ’ re fighting . ”

“ I ’ m my own boss . I can ’ t say what’ s going on on Khabib ’ s end , but on my end we can make it happen, ” Mayweather said .

Mayweather , who came out of retirement to defeat McGregor in a money -spinning fight in Las Vegas last year , stressed though that any fight with Nurmagomedov would take place under boxing rules.

“ Who ’ s the A -side ? He called me out , so he have to come to my world , ” Mayweather said .

Mayweather , who boasts a perfect 50 – 0 record and the unbeaten Nurmagomedov ( 27 – 0 ) would be certain to generate another bumper payday if they do fight .

“ When I face Khabib , I ’ m getting a nine -figure payday , ” Mayweather said . “ More than the McGregor fight . Probably $ 100 million more , guaranteed . It could be somewhere upwards of $ 110 m to $ 200 m guaranteed . ”

Nurmagomedov is facing possible disciplinary action in Nevada following the stormy end to his victory over McGregor .

The Russian fighter jumped into the crowd immediately after the win to trade blows with members of McGregor ’ s entourage while other members of Nurmagomedov ’ s support leapt into the octagon at T – Mobile Arena to attack the beaten Irish fighter .

Nurmagomedov has also spoken enthusiastically about facing Mayweather .

“ Let’ s go Floyd. We have to fight now : 50 -0 versus 27 -0 . We are two guys who never lose . In the jungle , there is only one king . Of course , I am the king because he cannot drop McGregor but I drop him easily . Let’ s go . ”

AFP