The undefeated retired boxer, who fought MMA star McGregor in 2017 in a boxing match, was discussing his next moves ahead of this weekend’s exhibition bout with Japanese mixed martial artist and YouTuber Mikuru Asakura. Image: Mayweather won the first meeting via TKO in the 10th round “I want to get out there this weekend and have fun, then I have another exhibition [in] Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023,” Mayweather told the Daily Mail. “We don’t know if it will be an exhibition or a real match. But there have been discussions about both. I would prefer an exhibition. “I’m not into fights where I’m going to get some real punishment. “Well, guys like Conor McGregor and guys who don’t really hit hard, like the YouTubers or the UFC guys, I don’t mind going up against those types of people, but nothing I’m going to put myself in a position to be. I will hurt myself or I will hurt myself.’ Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Five years after Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, we take a look at the biggest crossover in combat sports
McGregor plans to get back into boxing
Speaking to Sky Sports in May, McGregor confirmed that he plans to return to boxing after returning to the UFC. “Boxing is my first love in combat sports. I had such a good time the last time I was out there,” he said. “Obviously, my return will be in the Octagon for the UFC – this story is far from over, in fact it’s just being written, it’s just the beginning. “But, boxing, I will definitely grace the squared circle again in the future.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player While enjoying the Monaco Grand Prix, Conor McGregor spoke exclusively to Sky Sports and said his recovery from injury is going well and he is looking forward to continuing his UFC career McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg at the start of a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. He has also posted on his only social media channel using a picture of himself and Mayweather in the ring, the caption featured a unique emoji and hashtagged “not interested”.
