Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are "very close to" a deal on the multi-million-dollar rematch. Money is "willing to risk his unbeaten record," a source claimed.
According to an insider, personal terms were reached, but there are still disputes over the number rounds. Notorious wants ten rounds.
Conor McGregor & Floyd Mayweather put on an incredible show during their first fight
According to a source, the fight will be held at 155 lbs. This will mean that the Irishman, who is believed to have gained more than 190 pounds since his leg injury, will need to lose some weight.
Seconds Away was told by a source close to Money's camp that Connor would only accept the fight if Floyd is ready to risk his professional record. The fight will not be an exhibition; it will be an official fight.
It will weigh in at 155lb. This is what we know so far.
"It will mark Floyd's last appearance in the ring, so this is one not to be missed.
"The deal is close to being completed. Both parties have agreed to personal terms.
"It will be the last showdown. Yes, records will be on the line.
"Floyd views it as the end to the Mayweather era, and the beginning of Gervonta Davis' era.
"He believes that it will be the largest night of boxing ever seen, and has been telling people to get ready for something extraordinary.
"There are still disputes about the rounds, with Connor's team wanting 10 rounds. However, the rights and deal are definitely coming together."
This is after Conor McGregor was offered $157.9m (PS131.5m), by Mayweather, a source claimed. McGregor boasted that the fight would be "easy work, easy cash".
According to Money's camp, Mayweather, 45 is training like he's 30, and is considering the fight in March next year in the Middle East. There could be a fight between Gervonta and Ryan Garcia undercard.
McGregor did a good job, but Mayweather proved too strong for him at the end
Last month, rumors circulated that two sports legends were discussing a possible rematch worth an incredible $1billion (PS830m).
McGregor, a UFC legend, posted a photo of their first fight in June 2017, with the caption "I accept" on Instagram.
SunSport reported earlier in the year that the two were in discussions over a rematch.
With over 4 million viewers, the McGregor vs Mayweather Las Vegas fight was the second highest pay per view in history.
Mayweather won 50-0 in the tenth round of the Dubliner stoppage. This earned him around PS250 million.
The bookies made money by taking the novice to the first round and backing him to win the final.
McGregor scored around PS100m in the fight, which was his first professional boxing bout.
Although Mayweather's win against The Notorious was his last pro fight, he has since fought in several exhibition matches.
In 2018, he defeated Tenshin Naukawa in a 136 second beatdown.
Logan Paul, a YouTuber, went eight rounds with Mayweather. But Mayweather later said he "held back".
Last month, Mayweather "fought" his sparring partner Don Moore in an exhibit on a Dubai helipad.
McGregor hasn’t fought in over a year since breaking his leg in an UFC defeat to Dustin Poirier.
