Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather 2: Massive money discussed in two-fight deal

Rumours of a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have been constantly circulating during 2022.

Mayweather, the undefeated, former multiple weight world champion has been involved in a number of exhibition bouts recently. McGregor, on the other hand, the first UFC fighter to hold championships in two weight classes simultaneously, has completed his rehabilitation after a serious leg break last year and is now focused on getting back into peak condition.

Back in 2017, their boxing match dominated the combat sports world with 4.3 million pay-per-views and generated over $550 million. The commercial success of the bout opened up the door for major crossover fights and a rematch has been rumoured ever since.

Reports, as per The Sun, now suggest that the pair are close to an agreement to meet again, in a series of fights worth an astronomical amount.

Last month, Mayweather revealed that he was in talks to fight McGregor again. Nicolaus Li in Hypebeast suggests that the two camps are in talks again and that a two-fight contract has been discussed, with another boxing match and a face-off in the MMA Octagon.

The series could generate a world-record $1.5 billion. The classic boxing match and MMA rules fight are expected to take place in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia during 2023.

One interesting detail to emerge is that both fights would be official rather than exhibition bouts. This means Mayweather will be putting his unbeaten record as a professional on the line. This would represent a U-turn for the American, 45, who has earlier stated that he would prefer an exhibition.

Mayweather had told Sportsmail: “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition of a real fight, but there’s been talks of both. I would prefer