White Reveals Talks With Mayweather Have Been Ongoing For Awhile Now

At last night’s UFC 210 post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White fessed up some potentially promising news on Conor McGregor vs. Mayweather Jr. The president has been in talks with the Mayweather team.

In the conference, White explained that he will not deny McGregor the potential cross-promotional bout. He thinks the fight is going to happen.

“Conor is having a baby any day now. After Conor has his baby, Conor and I are going to meet in New York. We’re not close [to a deal]. I see this fight happening. Conor wants it and Floyd wants it. I’ve said many times, Conor has done a lot. He’s stepped up for the big fights for this company, for me and for Lorenzo [Fertitta]. I can’t deny him this fight.” White said.

As far as Mayweather’s side is concerned, White revealed that he has been in communication with his team for some time now.

“Mayweather’s team would have to deal with [Showtime]. I’m dealing with my side, I’ll let them deal with their side.” White said, before revealing that he has been in discussion with Mayweather’s team for a while. “I’ve been talking to [Mayweather’s team] for a while now.”