Mayweather-McGregor Fight Set For Aug. 26

<p>The much-anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is finalized and set to take place on Aug. 26.</p>

Wednesday, June 14th 2017, 5:42 pm

By: Brett Coppenbarger

Mayweather-McGregor Fight Set For Aug. 26

After many months of conversation and rumors, it looks as if the much-anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is finalized and set to take place on Aug. 26.

Mayweather, who is coming out of retirement to put his 49-0 professional record on the line, made the news official with a social media announcement on Wednesday.

IT'S OFFICIAL!!! https://t.co/ND07Ixugs2 pic.twitter.com/JpqFW5WbcB
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) June 14, 2017

Despite never boxing at the professional level, McGregor is considered to be one of the best fighters in the world and has a 21-3 MMA record.

With plenty of smack talk coming from both camps, the hype leading up to Aug. 26 may be more entertaining than the actual fight.

Despite never boxing at the professional level, McGregor is considered to be one of the best fighters in the world and has a 21-3 MMA record.

With plenty of smack talk coming from both camps, the hype leading up to Aug. 26 may be more entertaining than the actual fight.

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The much-anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is finalized and set to take place on Aug. 26.

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