It is reported that both McGregor and Mayweather camps will meet up this week, with a potential deal edging closer.
McGregor was to hold a Q&A with fans in Dublin this Friday but pulled out due to an ‘unavoidable schedule change’ that will see him in Las Vegas at the time of the event.
The pair have verbally agreed to fight, but no contracts have been signed yet due to a third party hold-up, according to the report.
Both have traded verbal jabs over the past 18 months and with the fights enormous pay per view potential, it would be difficult for either man to turn down the opportunity.
Mayweather, unbeaten in 49 fights, hasn’t fought since beating Andre Berto in August 2015 and subsequently retiring.
On the other hand, UFC super star McGregor is a two-weight world champion but is yet to fight in a sanctioned boxing match.
If the fight went ahead, when would it happen?
With McGregor unlikely to fight until May due to the birth of his partner’s first child, the fight could happen at the end of the summer.
Both fighters would have to go through two-three month training camps, with Mayweather – who will be 40 in February – potentially needing more time to prepare considering he hasn’t fought in 16 months.
Where would it happen?
Most people would automatically presume the MGM Arena in Las Vegas, but McGregor’s boxing license only allows him to fight in California.
With that in mind, it means Los Angeles could be the likely destination.
