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Gervonta Davis’ next fight in jeopardy as fight could be postponed

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Gervonta Davis for many years now has proclaimed himself as ‘The face of boxing’.

Whether this is true or not, the man known as ‘Tank’ is certainly one of the biggest draws when it comes to pay-per-view figures.

Recently in Las Vegas, the reigning WBA lightweight champion knocked out Frank Martin in eight rounds, solidifying his dominance in the 135lb division and reinforcing the belief that he is the best in his weight class.

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Post the fight, there were links of unification contests between the man from Baltimore and Vasyl Lomachenko (IBF) and Shakur Stevenson (WBC).

However, these fights have not materialised due to his rivals not being available.

Despite this, after rumours of the knockout artist returning on December 14th, it was confirmed that he would be fighting the current WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach (25-1-1), on this date at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

Since, losing for the first time in his career to Jamel Herring in 2019, Roach has gone on a six-fight win streak.

‘The Reaper’ notably defeated former ‘Tank’ opponent Hector Luis Garcia last November to claim his WBA title.

He then went on to defend his title in June by defeating Feargal McCrory by TKO in the eighth round.

However, per Dan Rafael on his Twitter/ X account, the fight is in doubt.

Been told by 3 sources involved in the event there’s good chance Tank-Roach won’t happen Dec. 14 as announced on PBC social platforms & by the fighters. Venue issue may be reason I’m told. Might happen as planned but unclear. 1 deemed it “50-50.” Could get pushed to early ‘25.

He then went on to say that there is no issue between the fighter’s deals, but the fight is not fully finalised, due to venue complications.

Therefore, it would seem as if the fight may not happen until 2025.

Furthermore, due to the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk occurring on December 21st, it is very unlikely that the PBC would schedule the fight for this date.

Fight fans will have to wait and see how Gervonta Davis’ fight plays out, but what is certain is that blockbuster clashes await him.

 

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Mike Tyson Releases Short Video Of Him Sparring, Working The Bag – And People Are Concerned

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Mike Tyson has shared new sparring footage ahead of his highly-anticipated showdown with Jake Paul next month, but some fans have been left worried by the video.

Mike Tyson has shared new sparring footage ahead of his forthcoming face-off with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul next month, but the clip has left some fans worried. With the fight just weeks away, both men are in the final stages of their training camps and are fine-tuning any extra details that may give them an edge on fight night.

The showdown between the two boxing stars is set to take place on November 15 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas. Many in the boxing community have expressed concern for Tyson’s health due to the significant age difference between the two fighters.

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With Paul being 31 years younger than the boxing legend, most fans believe it’ll be a walk in the park for ‘The Problem Child’. These fears were amplified after ‘Iron Mike’ had to withdraw from the original match earlier this year due to an ulcer flare-up.

Tyson hasn’t fought a professional bout since 2005 when he was defeated by Irishman Kevin McBride. However, he did step into the ring four years ago for an exhibition match with fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.

At the height of his career, the 58 year old was invincible and is now widely considered one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport, reports the Mirror.

Paul has been quite vocal on social media in the lead up to his fight with Tyson, whose training regime for their November bout has largely remained a mystery. However, the 58 year old recently gave fans a glimpse into his preparations by sharing a video of himself in the gym on X – previously known as Twitter.

The clip shows him hitting a heavy bag and sparring, accompanied by a caption that reads: “Oh I can’t wait for November 15th. I’m charging right through you,” Despite this, some followers have expressed concerns about the post. One user commented: “I think I know why there are so many jump cuts. You are going to be gassed in 20 seconds.”

Another added: “I’m starting to think that dude’s in some serious trouble. Hope his insurance is paid up. All that money will buy a nice wheelchair.”

A third remarked: “We see these 10 second clips of furious power and speed …. It’s the 15mins of recovery afterwards we don’t see. Silly fight, with silly caveats in the contract to make it last but as well all know … money ru(i)ns this world now.”

A fourth observed: “I’ve yet to see 2 min of straight action lol.”

While some fans have expressed concerns over a recent video, others maintain hope for the upcoming heavyweight clash in November. One optimistic fan declared: “If anyone can turn back the clock one more time, it’s Mike,” Another supporter chimed in with encouragement, stating, “Let’s go champ. Iron Mike aging like fine wine. Show them what we missed all these years and deliver a knuckle sandwich knockout.”

A third fan added their enthusiasm: “Can’t wait either mate, I have not watched boxing since the early 90’s, going to watch this one for sure.”

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Pacquiao set to equal Mayweather feat as rematch cutoff expires

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Manny Pacquiao looks set to match a feat rival Floyd Mayweather managed in 2020 as a planned comeback gets shelved for his political career.

Like all retired legends, Pacquiao is on the International Boxing Hall of Fame ballot three years after his last professional contest. Mayweather took his honor in 2020, becoming a first-ballot Hall of Famer after retiring following his clash with Conor McGregor in 2017.

When boxing media and personnel cast their votes, the ‘Pac-Man’ will undoubtedly be voted into the lucrative boxing archive in Canastota, New York. This scenario would be the earliest opportunity for the eight-weight world champion. The impending induction would potentially mean Pacquiao ends his career after months of trying to nail down a title shot swansong.

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As World Boxing News broke exclusively, Pacquiao wanted to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. The pair held talks, but ultimately, the fight stalled, and Barrios moved on to fight on Paul vs Tyson on November 15

Speaking to WBN earlier this month, MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons hadn’t given up hope. However, with Pacquiao’s political career resuming in May, any other fights are unlikely.

“Let’s see what happens [with Barrios after his fight on the Mike Tyson undercard],” Gibbons told WBN. “We are running out of a little time as ‘Sir Manny’ declared his candidacy for the Senate in 2025. So he’s tied up from February to May 11, when the election is.

“But, anything can happen – after. For sure, that’s [the Barrios title chance], but it is still the fight.”

A confirmed rematch with Floyd Mayweather also looks to have bitten the dust due to only ten weeks remaining until the scheduled return. It would be impossible for Mayweather and Pacquiao to live up to their 2023 promise to fight on a RIZIN bill this New Year’s Eve. Pacquiao took to a RIZIN show to make it official before Mayweather revealed he’d made money simply from the announcement.

Since then, the entire notion of Mayweather vs Pacquiao II has gone silent.

The IBHOF recently named Vinny Pazienza, Nigel Benn, Joel Casamayor, Chris Eubank, Mikey Garcia, Shawn Porter, Antonio Tarver, Mikkel Kessler, and Shinsuke Yamanaka as other Hall of Fame hopefuls.

Pacquiao’s name will be on the list for induction in 2025, barring a significant development.

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IBF sets Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua rematch deadline

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A potential rematch between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua would have to happen by April 22 next year, according to the IBF’s rules; Dubois’ mandatory title defence is likely to be against the winner of Martin Bakole’s IBF final eliminator against Agit Kabayel

The IBF has outlined how a rematch between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua would have to happen before a deadline date in April.

Dubois knocked out Joshua last month at Wembley Stadium to defend his IBF heavyweight belt, in a bout stipulated as a mandatory title defence.

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Under the IBF’s rules, Dubois now has nine months to make a voluntary title defence, opening the door for a Joshua rematch, but he must fulfil this bout by April 22.

Rule 5.A.2 of the IBF’s regulations regarding the heavyweight division states that “all optional defences, and any and all other bouts, by a champion shall be concluded at least 60 days prior to the date the champion’s mandatory is due”.

After this date, Dubois must fulfil a mandatory title defence, which is likely to be against the winner of Martin Bakole’s IBF final eliminator with Agit Kabayel.

Dubois will be notified on approximately April 22 of his June 21 mandatory.

The regulations state the champion “shall be obligated to mandatorily defend his championship within intervals of no more than nine months against the leading available contender in the heavyweight division as designated by the championships chairman”.

The IBF has, however, stated that Dubois would be free to pursue a unification bout after this date.

Dubois has stated his desire to fight the winner of Usyk’s rematch with Fury in Saudi Arabia in December, with the WBC, WBO and WBA belts at stake.

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[WATCH] Does Floyd Mayweather Have Same Power as Canelo? Shane Mosley Makes Bold Comparison

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Though he lost the battle for the undisputed championship, gallantly, Dmitry Bivol stood his ground and took a KO artist the whole distance.

During one interview, when asked what it felt like to be at the receiving end of Artur Beterbiev‘s bone-breaking punches, Bivol drew attention to a rather curious facet. When it came to a single shot, he felt that former rival Canelo Álvarez hit harder than the new undisputed champion!

Now the angle seems to have struck a chord at several corners. Former three-division Shane Mosley shares a common history with Dmitry Bivol. Like the Kazakhstan-born boxer, he fought Canelo Alvarez in the past, albeit a decade earlier. However, one of Mosley’s momentous fights was against Floyd Mayweather Jr. So the comparison invariably arose between the unbeaten champion and the Mexican superstar. As for Bivol’s case, Mosley’s response seems to have drawn notable attention.

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So this reporter asked, “Let me ask you this: What do you think about Floyd power?” And pat came the reply, “When I fought Floyd, his power was really good,” said ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley. So much so that in terms of sheer speed and power, he felt that Mayweather Jr. was as good as Canelo Alvarez.

Needless to say, from approval to sarcasm and then to plain dismissal, the commentary box has been witnessing a range of views. However, Shane Mosley’s point may hold some weight. Mayweather Jr.’s overall knockout-to-win rate just manages to stay above water. But the fact remains that when he was ‘Pretty Boy Floyd’, he did pack a punch and win fights through early stoppage.

In 2013, squaring off against Alvarez, Mayweather Jr. delivered a boxing clinic that impresses boxing purists to this day. But again, the champion’s technical superiority stole the limelight with very few insights into his power. Many believe that during the second stage of his career, probably from the Zab Judah fight onward, Floyd Mayweather Jr. transitioned to ‘The Money’ Mayweather.

His fighting style witnessed a gross change; he preferred going the whole distance. One may argue that the transformation might have occurred because of his progressing age. Then one can barely downplay the quality of his opponents either.

When it comes to Canelo Alvarez, Dmitry Bivol could present a pronounced contrast. According to him, the unified super middleweight champion invests all his power into a single punch. So if there’s a combination, say three to five punches, the first incoming would hurt the most. But the subsequent ones gradually taper off in intensity. Hence, when it came to a single debilitating power shot, he definitely had an upper hand in comparison to Artur Beterbiev.

But there seems to be a caveat. “But if you ask them, let’s do like five punches, Beterbiev; every punch will be hard. With Canelo, maybe first hard and then not [so much]. If we ask him [Beterbiev] to do it, maybe his punch is harder, but he’s not using it,” said Dmitry Bivol.

For sure, millions of Mayweather fans would be elated. The technical prowess of the 50-0 former world champion remains unquestionable. A few may definitely find solace in that their icon never lacked in power either.

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Daniel Dubois vs. Anthony Joshua Rematch Doubtful, Frank Warren Uncertain What’s Next

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Last month, Daniel Dubois shocked everyone when he defeated Anthony Joshua in just 5 rounds via knockout and changed both of their future.

Dubois is a huge commodity in Heavyweight boxing now and surely has the luxury of picking his opponents. Therefore, Frank Warrenis taking his sweet time to decide on his future opponent. On the other hand, Joshua’s future was jeopardized after the loss, as fans even speculated retirement from the London resident.

But Joshua ensured he was not looking to retire and expressed his desire for a rematch with Dubois. While things went positively for the rematch, it has taken a huge U-turn. Firstly, IBF ordered a title eliminator and now Warren himself doubted the immediate nature of this rematch.

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The Queensberry Promotions founder sat down with talkSport and revealed Dubois’ future and his next fight. According to Warren, Dynamite will fight in early 2025, but there is a huge mystery regarding the opponent. “He [Dubois] will fight early next year. We are just looking at a few matches. I hope we get it done by next week, who he’ll be facing. It may be AJ, it may not. It depends,” stated Warren as he dropped the bombshell.

Warren was then specifically asked about his thoughts on the rumored rematch in February 2025 in Riyadh. “I mean, I have no problem with that fight [Joshua rematch]. I’d have that fight all day long for him,” stated the English promoter, implying that he would like to see that fight.

He was proud of his boxer and the way he fought against Joshua and stated, “I mean, he really, really announced himself on the world stage in a big way, didn’t he?” with a huge smile on his face. While earlier, both parties confirmed that there would be a rematch, this latest interview by Warren has created significant doubts. Moreover, the rumors of Dubois facing the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Furymatch have also been going viral recently. Additionally, the title eliminator match ordered by IBF has created a lot of barriers for AJ to get his rematch.

Earlier this week, the IBF ordered a match between Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel to determine the next challenger for Dynamite’s IBF heavyweight championship. There is no concrete timeline regarding the contest, but Bakole’s promoter, Ben Shalom, recently revealed that he is trying for a date in December.

Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn has admitted that Joshua wants an immediate rematch. He could go for other opponents but will wait for the Usyk-Fury fight result, before deciding. Joshua wants to get back in the ring as soon as possible to get back in his groove, but waiting for Daniel Dubois can hurt that.

The next few months are extremely crucial for both Dubois and Joshua if they want a rematch as the IBF title eliminator and Usyk vs. Fury can massively affect their plans to face each other.

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Fury Couldn’t Spar For The Usyk Fight – ‘It Encouraged Usyk’

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Tyson Fury’s coach, Andy Lee, said that his fighter was not able to spar in the build-up to the Oleksandr Usyk fight.

Fury suffered a split decision loss as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. It was the first time that Fury had been defeated. Coming into the fight, the Gypsy King reassured everyone that his preparation was on point. He was also praised for his physique, with Fury coming in leaner than he usually would. However, the original fight date was rescheduled after Fury suffered a cut over his right eye in sparring.

This meant that the original day in February was moved to May. The cut reportedly would take around three months or more to heal fully, leaving questions about whether Fury would have been ready for the fight. However, the cut ended up healing. While it did not become a factor in the bout, Fury was ultimately dominated. Usyk was the better fighter in the earlier rounds, finishing strongly at the back end.

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Fury’s main success came in the middle rounds, but the Ukrainian almost knocked him out in the ninth round, only for the referee to impose a standing eight count. However, Lee has now confirmed that Fury’s preparation was disrupted since he was not able to spar for fear of the cut reopening. If that is the case, then Lee will fancy his fighter to do much better in the rematch. They will square off on December 21. It will not be for undisputed after Usyk vacated his IBF belt. Daniel Dubois took that belt, knocking Anthony Joshuaout to retain it. Lee expects to see a different Tyson Fury coming into the rematch.

“Fights are won and lost in the training and preparation. Because of the rearranged and rescheduled fight due to a cut, Tyson couldn’t spar in the camp. The conditioning, sharpness and your ability to concentrate to stay ready and to sustain attacks. When Tyson would have success in the fight, he would have to back away and look to rest to build up his energy again before mounting his next attack. In the meantime, it encouraged Usyk to come forward and gave him the emphasis to go forward to take it now because ‘I’m taking a break.’ It’ll be different because he’ll be able to spar,” Lee said 

Nevertheless, it is important to consider the following points. Those comments could simply be used to move attention away from how Fury faded in the fight. He had talked up a big game, stating that he would retire if he came out second best. He also repeatedly referred to the Ukrainian as a blown-up cruiserweight and a rabbit, talking down his opponent’s skills. Fury also had a 40-pound advantage and a seven-inch reach advantage. But the Ukrainian was able to negate those disadvantages and dominate his man.

Even if Fury spars and fights on the front foot, there is a danger that he will play into Usyk’s hands. Usyk is a master counterpuncher, known for picking his opponents off. If Fury continues to come forward, he risks giving Usyk a much bigger target to hit. Usyk had also shown that he could hold his own in his clinches. This is pivotal if Fury tries to lean on Usyk, much like he did against Deontay Wilder in their second fight. But if Fury’s preparation is on point, he will back himself to come out victorious. But the question is whether Fury can back up his words come fight night.

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Gervonta Davis Gives Stern Warning to Lamont Roach as Baltimore Ravens’ Match Ignites Verbal Spat

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The online rivalry between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. is getting more intense with each passing day.

A week ago, the duo got into an online spat on ‘X’ when Roach tried to troll the WBA lightweight champion and stated that the latter needed to spar with heavier boxers before their fight in December in order to have an edge over him. The 29-year-old received a stellar comeback from Tank, who stated that he would do his talking inside the ring.

Things were quiet for a week before Lamont Roach once again decided to pull Davis’ leg ahead of the NFL match between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders. But once again, the WBA super featherweight champion was shut down as the move backfired on him.

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The spat started when Roach responded to a Ravens fan who was making fun of the Washington Commanders. However, while doing so, the fan also decided to bring in Gervonta Davis’ fight against Lamont Roach to make his point. The tweet read, “We whipping DC a** for the rest of the year. Ravens today, Tank in December,” adding that Roach will be losing to Davis come December.

Being from Washington, D.C., Roach did not take the comment kindly and shot back, “This s**t different over here 😶‍🌫️.” As expected, Tank saw the response and decided to jump right in. The WBA lightweight champion retorted, “Yea, you asking for it…”

The WBA Super Featherweight champion was stunned by the reply, as he was only able to muster up the “🤨” emoji in reply. However, that wasn’t the only hit Lamont Roach Jr. had to take. The Baltimore Ravens also managed to defeat Roach’s Washington Commanders 30-23 in their Week 6 matchup on Sunday. The Ravens extended their winning streak to four games with a strong performance, particularly from their offense. Lamar Jackson led the charge with multiple big plays, while Derrick Henry had a standout day, rushing for 132 yards and scoring two touchdowns. The Ravens maintained control of the game, holding the ball for over 30 minutes and outgaining Washington significantly. This victory solidifies the Ravens as strong contenders to Kansas City in the AFC.

As for the upcoming Davis vs. Roach fight, when this fight was officially announced last month, fans were not so happy with it. Still, with the recent online spat between the two, the anticipation for the fight is gradually increasing. The tensions are rising between the duo. With a solid undercard, this fight might just be worth everyone’s time as Roach has promised to give Davis a run for his money.

Tank and Roach will face each other on December 14 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas for the WBA lightweight title. The WBA allowed Lamont Raoch to move up a weight category to challenge for the lightweight title while also retaining his featherweight strap. This match has not excited the fans that much, as everyone thinks that it will be an easy victory for the 30-0 boxer. But the undercard has piqued the interest of everyone as it includes one high-profile return of a two-weight world champion and a match-of-the-year contender.

Former WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo will make his return on this undercard and may face Thomas LaManna in his attempt to rebuild his career. But the real eyes will be on the rematch between Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa. Reports have also indicated that David Benavidez will face Jesse Harton the same card as part of the co-main event.

While the main event had very little hype amongst fans earlier, this online war has helped their case. This will be the biggest fight of Roach’s career and he has promised to deliver his best performance.

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Canelo vs. Beterbiev, Who Hits Harder?: Dmitry Bivol Warned as He Answers the Burning Question

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Former WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has officially fought two of the biggest names in boxing—Canelo Alvarez and Artur Beterbiev.

Now, the Russian technician has answered the question many have been asking since last Saturday night’s mega event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Who hits harder—Canelo or Beterbiev?

The 33-year-old took on ‘Cinnamon’ back in April 2022, emerging victorious via unanimous decision after 12 rounds of battle. However, surprisingly, he could not produce the same results last weekend, as he lost the fight to Beterbiev via a majority decision, which is now shrouded in controversy.

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Despite looking like the slightly better fighter in the 12-round skirmish, Bivol was handed his first career loss, as he continues to ask for a rematch to avenge his loss. Regardless, while appearing in an interview with Box Nation, Bivol expressed his thoughts about Beterbiev’s power.

The Kyrgyzstan-born boxer said, “He has very strong punches. [I felt] his right hand even through my left. My thumb is swollen because I was holding it on my head and he was beating on my hand.” Bivol added that because of the repeated blows from Beterbiev, who had entered the fight with a perfect knockout record, it felt as if Bivol’s guard was pushed inside his head.

After this statement became public, former super middleweight and light heavyweight champion Andre Ward reacted by suggesting Bivol should not indulge these details if he wants a rematch. “You should never concede this openly when there is potential for a rematch. Keep that to yourself! Too much talking,” he wrote on X.

However, things didn’t end there, as Bivol went on to compare Beterbiev’s power with Canelo Alvarez. While appearing in another interview with Fight Hub TV, Bivol told Marcos Villegas, “I could compare [it] with Canelo. He put all his energy, all his power [into] a single punch. [So,] sometimes he’s harder than Beterbiev.”

He explained that, unlike Canelo, Beterbiev doesn’t wind up his punches, rather he likes to fight in the pocket. However, when there are combinations or just the volume of punches is increased in the comparison, Beterbiev is the more powerful puncher. “Beterbiev, every punch will be [harder than] Canelo. Both of them are strong, but Beterbiev is bigger, and he’s born strong,” Bivol said.

However, these weren’t the only times Bivol commented on Beterbiev’s power.

Despite the controversy surrounding his loss to Beterbiev, Bivol decided to keep things real. Speaking to iFL TV right after the fight came to a close, Bivol acknowledged that Beterbiev’s power was significant, highlighting the bruises he had suffered after the action-packed 12 rounds.

“It’s hard, but not as [hard] as people are describing. Yeah, it’s hard, you see my eye. He landed a lot of punches on my left hand, through my hand. You see the bruises,” Bivol said. However, the Russian boxer remained adamant about his own abilities, stating, “He [hits] hard but we can handle these hard punches.”

That said, the next best thing for Dmitry Bivol would be to pursue a rematch with Artur Beterbiev to avenge his loss. However, the final word on the matter will only be revealed in the coming days, as Beterbiev contemplates other options.

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‘I had him bent over!’: Conor McGregor details ‘conversations’ for Floyd Mayweather rematch

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Is a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch really in the works?

There’s been an uptick of chatter recently regarding the fight, but no clear indication that anyone is close to signing a contract.

What we do have, however, is Conor McGregor’s word that talks are ongoing, to the point where discussions on weight and rounds are being had.

“You know, there is conversations ongoing,” McGregor told Spanish news outlet Marca. “I fought Floyd at 153 pounds, which is a low weight. So he brought me all the way down. It was over 12 rounds. I’d never fought 12 rounds. Now the discussion is: at my weight, higher, heavy weight. 170 pounds. And maybe less rounds. So … I would fancy it.”

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As for how he perceives the first fight to have gone?

“I had him bent over!” McGregor declared. “You see me I had him bent over. What more do you want me to do? Do you want me to finish the job while I have him bent over?”

McGregor did look decent through the first couple of rounds against Mayweather, forcing the boxing legend to turn his back at one point so the ref would step in and slow the action down. For his part, Mayweather claims he carried Mac through the fight before turning up the heat his gassed opponent. Both have said a rematch will happen, but neither seems in any rush to make it happen next.

All of this sounds promising, but these days “The Notorious” is in entrepreneurial overdrive. There’s not a weekend where he isn’t out there hawking a new product or Bare Knuckle FC event. He clearly wants to fight … but is under contract with the UFC, who seem in no rush to get him back in the cage.

Would UFC loan him out for a boxing event at some insane price tag? Maybe, if it means they still get to keep him on a leash with the two fights left on his UFC contract.

Whatever happens, McGregor claims he’s cool with it.

“I don’t need,” he said. “I am so blessed by God. I don’t need nothing. I don’t need. I have, but I’d like a fight.”

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