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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 23: Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor face off during a news conference at the KA Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on August 23, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will meet in a super welterweight boxing match at T-Mobile Arena on August 26 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 23: Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor face off during a news conference at the KA Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on August 23, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two will meet in a super welterweight boxing match at T-Mobile Arena on August 26 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
There’s a reason why Floyd Mayweather’s nickname is “Money.” The 45-year-old is not only a phenomenal boxer but also a master at making money. Unsurprisingly, Mayweather’s name always comes in first when discussing the most profitable boxing matches.
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Mayweather’s 2017 battle with UFC champion Conor McGregor had riveted the fans. The entire world anticipated seeing the meeting of the top two combat athletes inside a boxing ring. This implied that a sizable sum of money was at stake. And the fight ended up ranking among the most lucrative matches in the annals of combat sports.
Furthermore, there have been rumors about a Mayweather vs. McGregor sequel. Boxing entities and fans are already excited to witness the brutal showdown again. Amidst this, Pretty Boy’s trainer commented on a recent post on the boxer’s Instagram.
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‘greg_tmt’ commented, “$1.2 Billion later and still getting it!! Possibly an additional $300M with round 2 vs McGregor. Let’s gooo!”
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There have been no confirmed claims of a second fight between Mayweather and “The Notorious.” The Irishman’s leg ailment has also rendered him momentarily inactive in the sport. However, a long time has passed since his departure. This might mean that he would return with a magnanimous comeback to fight Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor II
The Mayweather vs. McGregor fight took place on August 26, 2017. The T-Mobile Arena was jam-packed to witness this historic showdown. The bout went on for ten brutal rounds, with both combatants showing utter brilliance inside the ring. Eventually, the American boxer secured a victory. Moreover, it was Mayweather’s last boxing match as a professional fighter. But the rumors about a sequel have been circulating for quite a time now.
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Since Fight Hype posted its sources tweet regarding a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor 2 fight, the former 2-weight UFC champ posted "I accept" on Instagram alongside a photograph of him digging a right hand into the boxer's beltline. https://t.co/zw8hn2qLpH pic.twitter.com/3JbJnWj92A
— Al Dawson (@AlanDawsonSport) June 23, 2022
Furthermore, FightHype posted its sources’ tweet regarding a Mayweather vs. McGregor rematch. The Irishman posted a picture on Instagram, where he was punching the American boxer. And, he added a caption, “I accept.”
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Is this a hint for a potential bout? We cannot tell. Only time will tell what the future will bring. Until then, share your thoughts about Mayweather’s trainer’s comment in the comments section below.
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