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We are now less than 24 hours away from one of the most hyped sporting events of the year 2017. The Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor clash may not be for a world title, but a belt is at stake. But this is not just any ordinary belt, the World Boxing Council has created the ‘Money Belt’ to present to the winner of the bout.

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WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman unveiled this belt at the final press conference before the match. The belt features 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, 300 emeralds and 1.5 kilograms of solid, 24-karat gold and is made of alligator skin.

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However, not many boxers endorsed this matchup, many called it a disgrace and ‘disrespectful to boxing’. However, on the other end of the spectrum, if the pay per view targets are matched, the retired American cols possibly earn $200 million. McGregor, a fighter without any prior boxing experience, could be well on his way to earn $100 million.

This match can truly be called a ‘Billion Dollar fight’.

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