In news fighting fans have been waiting nearly two years to hear, it has been officially announced that Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor will finally stop fighting in the press and will attempt to bludgeon each other in the ring this summer.
Here's what you need to know
Who: Floyd Mayweather (49-0, 26 KOs) versus Connor McGregor (21-3)
When: August 26, 2017
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
TV: Showtime PPV
Weight: 154 pounds
Rounds: 12
Opening Odds: Mayweather -1,000; McGregor plus 700
Fighting Style: Boxing only
Projected Revenue: $589.5 million
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Early Reaction on Social Media
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
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— Dana White (@danawhite) June 14, 2017
Floyd Mayweather to Conor McGregor….. #MayweatherMcGregor pic.twitter.com/WKrGhF7Cql
— DiBiase (@Dibiase_ca) June 14, 2017
Exclusive preview of McGregor trying to land a punch on Mayweather pic.twitter.com/8gEEkAxtKC
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 14, 2017
