Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor are “very close” to cutting a deal for the multi-million dollar rematch – with Money “willing to put his unbeaten record on the line”, a source has claimed.
Personal terms have been agreed, according to the insider, but there are still arguments over the number of rounds.
The fight is set to be at 155lbs, the source said, which will mean the Irishman – believed to be tipping the scales at over 190 pounds since recovering from his broken leg – will need to shed some weight.
The source close to Money’s camp told The Sun: “Connor will only take the fight providing Floyd is willing to put his professional record on the line so the fight will not be an exhibition, it will be an official fight.
“It will be at 155lb. That’s what we know so far.
“It will be the last time Floyd ever steps in the ring so it is not one to miss.
It was rumoured last month that the two sporting legends were in talks over a potential rematch that could be worth a staggering $1billion (£830m).
UFC legend McGregor then went on Instagram to claim that the deal could already be done, sharing a photo from their first fight in June 2017 – with the caption “I accept”.
SunSport revealed earlier this year that the pair were in talks over a rematch.
The first McGregor vs Mayweather fight in Las Vegas became the second highest pay-per-view in fighting history attracting about 4 million viewers.
Mayweather went 50-0 with the tenth-round stoppage of the Dubliner, making around £250 million.
Money boosted that windfall at the bookies by carrying the novice in the early rounds and backing himself to get the win late.
McGregor cleared around £100m from the clash, which was his first ever professional boxing fight.
Mayweather’s victory against The Notorious proved to be his last ever pro fight, but he has since fought in various exhibition matches.
He beat Tenshin Nasukawa in a 136-second beatdown in 2018.
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