Michael Mersch, Conor McGregor’s lawyer who appeared on his behalf at the Nevada Athletic Commission, said that “The Notorious” was ready to fight no matter what size the gloves were. The UFC champion faces undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
At their monthly meeting on Aug. 16, the Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously to approve the “one time” use of eight ounces gloves for a boxing fight being contested at 154-pounds between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
At a media workout at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas on Aug. 11, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor said he’ll prove the doubters wrong once again and proclaimed himself “the God of boxing”.
The Review-Journal’s Adam Hill and Heidi Fang bring you the highlights from Conor McGregor’s media day ahead of his fight with Floyd Mayweather. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe ranted about ticket sales for the upcoming boxing match between Conor McGregor and undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather at a media day in Las Vegas to promote the Aug. 26 contest. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Floyd Mayweather held an open workout at his gym in Las Vegas ahead of his upcoming boxing match with UFC champ Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 and discussed his training and how concerned he is that the fight card isn’t sold out. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Adam Hill and Heidi Fang wrap-up Floyd Mayweather’s media day at Mayweather’s gym in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jeff Horn talks about his win against Manny Pacquiao during his Los Angeles visit on Tuesday, July 12, 2017. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Floyd Mayweather responded to reports on owing taxes during a press conference at the world tour in Los Angeles to promote his fight against Conor McGregor.
Heidi Fang, Adam Hill and Gilbert Manzano from the Review-Journal recap the first day of the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather world tour in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.
Floyd Mayweather, Sr. confronts Conor McGregor while the UFC champ spoke at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the world tour to promote his fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway gives his take on the upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, who the big winner in the matchup is and also talks about who could get a title shot against him next.
With megastars Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather going on a world tour to promote their Aug. 26 boxing fight, UFC president Dana White says he expects chaos.
Vice President of Communications and Content with the Vegas Golden Knights, Eric Tosi, presented a custom hockey stick to professional boxer, Sergey Kovalev. Kovalev used to play hockey as a child before switching to boxing. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC president Dana White updated media on the status of a possible match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and when they expect to start negotiating with Mayweather’s side.
Highlights from the Canelo Alvarez and Julio Chavez Jr. press conference on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at MGM Grand, days before the long-anticipated boxing match between these two foes. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV track and field coach Larry Wade coaches boxer Shawn Porter on strength and conditioning at the UNLV track in Las Vegas, Monday, April 10, 2017. (Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal) @EliPagePhoto
Jerry Izenberg, boxing Hall of Fame writer, discusses his new book “Once There Were Giants” at his home in Henderson Nevada, on April 17, 2017. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tim Bradley and Manny Pacquiao arrive at MGM Grand for their Saturday fight.
Zab Judah and Roy Englebrecht remain suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission pending a disciplinary after both falsified statements on Judah’s boxing license.
The Mayweather Boxing Club was packed with reporters Wednesday as Floyd Mayweather Jr. promoted his Sept. 12 fight with Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden on Showtime Pay Per View and also showed off his cars.
UFC Featherweight division mixed-martial artist, Conor McGregor has rented a home in Henderson, Nevada as he prepares for his July 11 fight in Las Vegas.
Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Sr. talk about the big fight and field questions from the international press.
Executive Director, Bruce Binkow and fighters, Gabriel Rosado and Bryan Vera, talk with Doug Elfman about the upcoming BKB (Big Knockout Boxing) fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Doug Elfman speaks with Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda and David Estrada prior to the Big Knockout Boxing match where they will be taking on challengers.
Erislandy Lara got Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to fight him by constantly calling him out. He used social media and he challenged him in person after the Alvarez vs Angulo match at the MGM Grand Garden. Lara got his wish and the two will square off July 12 at the MGM on Showtime Pay Per View.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. hosted the media on Tuesday at his gym off Spring Mountain Road as he prepares for his fight against Marcos Maidana.
