Floyd Mayweather Announces Will Fight Conor McGregor In The 2023 Boxing Rematch | Boxing News
Floyd Mayweather has said he will rematch Conor McGregor in 2023.
The undefeated retired boxer, who battled MMA star McGregor in 2017 in a boxing bout, is discussing his next moves ahead of this weekend’s showpiece with the mixed martial artist. Japan and YouTuber Mikuru Asakura.
“I want to go out there this weekend and have fun. Then I have another exhibition [in] Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023,” Mayweather said Daily mail.
“We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition or a real fight. But there was talk of both. I prefer an exhibition.
“I didn’t get into a fight for which I would take any real punishment.
“So guys like Conor McGregor and people who don’t really hit hard like YouTubers or UFC, I really don’t mind bumping into those types of individuals but nothing to put myself in my shoes. harm yourself or hurt yourself.”
McGregor plans rematch
Talking to Sports sky In May, McGregor confirmed that he plans to return to boxing after his return to the UFC.
“Boxing was my first love in combat sports. I had such a great time the last time I played,” he said.
“Obviously, my return will be in the octagon for the UFC – that story is far from over, in fact it’s just being written, it’s just beginning.
“But, boxing, I’ll definitely grace the squared circle again in the future.”
McGregor has not competed since breaking his leg at the start of a three-way fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.