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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014, file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses on the scale during a weigh in for a fight against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas. Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday, June 14, 2017, he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena. The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Column: Mayweather-McGregor should be fun up to opening bell

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014, file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses on the scale during a weigh in for a fight against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas. Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday, June 14, 2017, he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena. The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Mayweather coming back to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Retired boxer and current boxing promoter Floyd Mayweather smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New Orleans Pelicans, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Floyd Mayweather- Conor McGregor fight set Aug. 26

By Staff - The Washington Times

Retired boxer and current boxing promoter Floyd Mayweather smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the New Orleans Pelicans, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor eye Aug. 26 for fight

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 2, 2015, file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. celebrates during his welterweight title fight against Manny Pacquiao, in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor has come to an agreement with UFC that has moved a proposed fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. closer to reality. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Floyd Mayweather says career ‘might not be over’ as he entertains Conor McGregor bout

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2016, file photo, Eddie Alvarez stands on a scale during the weigh-in for his UFC 205 mixed martial arts bout against Conor McGregor, in New York. Alvarez had the worst performance of his career in the biggest fight of his career. Six months later, he's back and ready to show at UFC 211 he's not finished. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Alvarez vows to put McGregor beating behind him at UFC 211

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

UFC Prez White: McGregor-Mayweather fight on the horizon

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

$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. Nevada athletic officials have significantly reduced the penalty they imposed on UFC star Conor McGregor following a profanity-laced, bottle-throwing fracas with a rival during a pre-fight news conference in Las Vegas. The Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, approved an agreement with McGregor that settled the disciplinary action with a $25,000 fine, 25 hours of community service and the state's legal costs. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)$

UFC star McGregor’s fine for Vegas pre-bout fracas reduced

By REGINA GARCIA CANO - Associated Press

Tyron Woodley, left, and Stephen Thompson pose for photographers during a news conference for UFC 209, Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. The two are scheduled to fight in a welterweight championship mixed martial arts fight Saturday in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Title bouts highlight fight fan-friendly UFC 209 card

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

No Fights ‘til Brooklyn: Holm, Silva headline UFC NY return

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, left, and featherweight champion Connor McGregor, right, pose for photos during a new conference for UFC 205, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in New York. McGregor and Alvarez will headline the first UFC card to be held in the state since the state legislature legalized the sport earlier this year. UFC 205 is scheduled for Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

McGregor is UFC’s first 2-division champ, seeks equity stake

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, left, and featherweight champion Connor McGregor, right, pose for photos during a new conference for UFC 205, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in New York. McGregor and Alvarez will headline the first UFC card to be held in the state since the state legislature legalized the sport earlier this year. UFC 205 is scheduled for Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

The Latest: McGregor KOs Alvarez to take second UFC belt

Associated Press

UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, left, and featherweight champion Connor McGregor, right, pose for photos during a new conference for UFC 205, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in New York. McGregor and Alvarez will headline the first UFC card to be held in the state since the state legislature legalized the sport earlier this year. UFC 205 is scheduled for Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

UFC loads 3 title fights under bright lights of NYC debut

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, left, and featherweight champion Connor McGregor, right, pose for photos during a new conference for UFC 205, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in New York. McGregor and Alvarez will headline the first UFC card to be held in the state since the state legislature legalized the sport earlier this year. UFC 205 is scheduled for Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

McGregor raises a chair to UFC’s turn in its New York debut

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, left, and featherweight champion Connor McGregor, right, pose for photos during a new conference for UFC 205, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in New York. McGregor and Alvarez will headline the first UFC card to be held in the state since the state legislature legalized the sport earlier this year. UFC 205 is scheduled for Nov. 12. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Philly’s Alvarez primed for fight of his life at UFC 205

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

UFC star McGregor fined $150K for pre-bout fracas in Vegas

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2016, file photo, Welterweight Conor McGregor flexes and yells on the scale during the weigh-in for his Saturday mixed martial arts match against Nate Diaz in UFC 202, in Las Vegas. McGregor will fight for Eddie Alvarez's lightweight title in the UFC's debut in New York City. The mixed martial arts promotion announced the main event Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, night for UFC 205 on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden in the UFC's first show in the state. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Sun via AP, File)

McGregor “cannot wait to perform” at Madison Square Garden

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Conor McGregor, right, and Nate Diaz embrace following their welterweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 202 on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Las Vegas. McGregor won by split decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

With score evened, Conor McGregor wants Nate Diaz in lightweight match

Associated Press

Conor McGregor arrives at a UFC 202 mixed martial arts news conference, Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. McGregor is scheduled to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 202 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Conor McGregor’s rematch with Nate Diaz offers all options

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, March 5, 2016 file photo, Conor McGregor, right, trades punches with Nate Diaz during their UFC 196 welterweight mixed martial arts match in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor has packed a punch on social media rather than inside a UFC cage. One of the UFC’s top draws, McGregor created a stir Tuesday, April 19, 2016 when he tweeted that retirement was on the horizon. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File)

Conor McGregor, UFC superstar, not retired, wants less promo demands

Associated Press