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Floyd Mayweather reportedly in talks for rematch with Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor seemed to confirm his acceptance of another boxing match with Floyd Mayweather

Will Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor run it back?
Will Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor run it back?
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Brace yourselves, boxing world.

Rumors are beginning to swirl that we may be in line for another clash of the titans as former UFC champion Conor McGregor put up a curious post on his Instagram page, suggesting that he “accepts” a rematch against Floyd Mayweather.

This iteration of talks involving Mayweather and McGregor is really sort of emerging without a lot of hardcore substantiation, but Fight Hype — who are known to have an inside track on all things Mayweather — are citing their sources who corroborate that there are ongoing talks between the parties for a rematch.

Mayweather and McGregor of course met for a fight in their 2017 blockbuster that showcased two of the biggest stars in combat sports, and even if Mayweather was literally at the end of his professional fighting career at that point, it still managed to garner a ton of attention and bring in huge money for both fighters. And we all know “Money” loves money, because that’s what’s been driving his exhibition circuit over the past several years.

And no, a rematch between Mayweather and McGregor wouldn’t likely have the impact now as it did then, but it’s certainly more marketable than Floyd “fighting” Don Moore or Tenshin Nasukawa or probably even Logan Paul.

We’ll see if these talks picks up any steam as more information becomes available, or maybe this goes nowhere fast, but I do know for sure everyone here will be anxiously waiting.

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