It’s now official. Floyd “Money” Mayweather will fight UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor in a boxing match.
On Wedneday, both Mayweather and McGregor confirmed that the historic fight will officially take place. Mayweather vs. McGregor will take place at 154 pounds. The two will fight on Aug. 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Mayweather will come out of retirement and fight for the 50th time in his illustrious boxing career. He has been retired for almost two years, and is undefeated with 49 wins.
McGregor will be making his professional boxing debut when he steps into the ring with the all-time boxing great. The UFC champion is currently on a two-fight win streak. He won the 155-pound title in his last fight by knocking out then-champion Eddie Alvarez.
After the highly anticipated fight was made official, fighters waisted little time to share their thoughts on this historic announcement.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
Let's take a quick pool, who's gonna spend the money on Mayweather Vs McGregor? Let's assume the cost is $99
— Ulysses Gomez (@uselessgomez) June 14, 2017
CONTEST : If Conor Mcgregor KO's Floyd Mayweather on August 26th, I'll follow 1000 Random users who retweet this!#VanillaGorillaContest pic.twitter.com/29odSu7tS1
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) June 14, 2017
Well that's going to be $$$$!!
— Mitch Gagnon (@MitchGagnonUFC) June 14, 2017
Great. Looks like my opponent for #ufc214 will be announced after @TheNotoriousMMA vs @FloydMayweather is announced. No competition 4 press
— #UFC214 #LetsGoChamp (@criscyborg) June 14, 2017
The #MayweatherVsMcGregor fight is about publicity and $$$. Like another Fast and Furious movie… campy fun that means nothing in the end
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) June 14, 2017
Conor cracks Mayweather with that left, Mayweather goes down, doesn't get back up…
The most incredible accomplishment by any athlete ever?— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) June 14, 2017
I think if Conor beats Floyd, the internet will literally break. Lol
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) June 14, 2017
