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Agence France-Presse

Fight promoter Dana White says he has an agreement with mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor for a proposed megafight, but boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather remains unsigned.
White told American television cable channel TNT on Wednesday night that McGregor has agreed to a boxing match and not a martial arts fight which heavily favours Mayweather, who has never lost in his two-decades long storied career.
White said they still have a long way to go. But his plan now is to try to lure Mayweather out retirement for a superfight with McGregor.
“The McGregor side is done,” Ultimate Fighting Champion president White said. “I’m not saying the fight will happen but I got one side done and it’s time to work on the other (Mayweather).
“If we can come to a deal with (Al) Haymon and (Floyd) Mayweather, the fight’s going to happen.”
Watch: Dana White reveals Conor McGregor is on board for Mayweather fight

“McGregor / Mayweather... Is it happening? Is it a myth? What’s going on?” -@SHAQ asks @danawhite the question on everyone's minds. #UFC pic.twitter.com/8v0gpngTdj
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White said that McGregor has agreed to step in the ring with the undefeated Mayweather despite not having fought competitively in a boxing ring since he was a teenager. McGregor was granted a license to box in California several months ago.
McGregor, a 28-year-old Irishman, has been the UFC’s most popular fighter and among its top money spinners while Mayweather, a 40-year-old American, retired in 2015 with a 49-0 record including 26 victories by knockout.
Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight ‘going to happen’ believes UFC boss Dana White
White has said the fight could generate a payday of $100 million for Mayweather and $75 million for McGregor. Mayweather has repeatedly said that he won’t come out of retirement, against anyone, for less than $100 million.
Not everyone would be excited to see a Mayweather-McGregor boxing match.
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has said a bout between the two would be an “embarrassment” for the sport of boxing.

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UFC promoter Dana White says Conor McGregor on board for Floyd Mayweather fight

UFC champion Conor McGregor has signed up to a potential superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr. Photo: AP

Floyd Mayweather changes his tune on fight with Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor is not scheduled to compete in a UFC event until May. Photo: AP

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: (R-L) Conor McGregor of Ireland punches Eddie Alvarez in their UFC lightweight championship fight in their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2016 in New York City. Michael Reaves/Getty Images /AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2015, file photo, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. talks to a fan while sitting court side during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Orlando, Fla. Mayweather Jr. wants attention more than he wants a fight. And, really, let's be truthful here. It wouldn't be much of a fight if Mayweather and Conor McGregor met in a boxing ring. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Floyd Mayweather says he has offered Conor McGregor US$15 million to fight

Five-division world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jnr has offered MMA star Conor McGregor US$15m to fight. Photo: AP

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, file photo, Conor McGregor stands on a scale during the weigh-in event for his fight against Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 mixed martial arts at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight ‘going to happen’ believes UFC boss Dana White

Conor McGregor, centre, reacts after taking Eddie Alvarez's title from a table to put it on his side during a news conference ahead of the UFC 205. Photo: AP

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2016, file photo, Conor McGregor stands on a scale during the weigh-in event for his fight against Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 mixed martial arts at Madison Square Garden in New York. Floyd Mayweather Jr. says facing UFC star McGregor in a boxing ring "can happen" and is something that would "give the fans what they want to see." In a question-and-answer session Saturday, Jan. 28, in England, McGregor said he plans to put his UFC career on hold to pursue boxing and a bout with Mayweather, who hasn't fought since 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

(FILES) This file photo taken on November 11, 2016 shows Conor McGregor of Ireland as he celebrates his KO victory over Eddie Alvarez of the United States in their lightweight championship bout during the UFC 205 event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Floyd Mayweather taunted Conor McGregor over his failure to agree terms on their potential superfight on March 7, 2017, insisting once more he was ready to climb into a ring with the mixed martial arts star."If Conor McGregor really wants this fight to happen, stop blowing smoke up everybody's ass," Mayweather told ESPN, accusing the Irishman of stalling on a deal."Sign the paper. Sign the paper. You said you were boss, so just sign the paper and let's make it happen." / AFP PHOTO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Michael Reaves

Britain Boxing - Frank Warren & Floyd Mayweather Jr Press Conference - Savoy Hotel, London - 7/3/17 Floyd Mayweather Jr during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

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White says he has an agreement with the mixed martial arts champion for a proposed megafight, but the boxing superstar remains unsigned


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White says he has an agreement with the mixed martial arts champion for a proposed megafight, but the boxing superstar remains unsigned