Published 20:24 IST, January 3rd 2020

50 Cent was the man behind Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight

Musician 50 Cent was the person who was responsible for the mega-fight between boxing veteran Floyd Mayweather and MMA fighter Conor McGregor. Read more.

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UFC President Dana White has revealed that Cor McGregor's mega-money fight with boxing legend Floyd Maywear was me possible by superstar rapper 50 Cent. Irishman took on Money Maywear in a crossover bout in August 2017. fight me helines all around world. Floyd Maywear won contest with a tenth-round TKO to take his undefeated boxing record to 50-0.

It later appeared that it was t usual bosses who me clash happen. it was with help of American musician 50 Cent that mega-fight was brought to fruition. Dana White mitted that he never thought that he would pair Cor McGregor with Floyd Maywear in a boxing match. However, re was a huge demand for it. That was what me him book blockbuster bout.

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Dana White's chance meeting with 50 Cent me Cor McGregor vs Floyd Maywear happen

It was Dana White's chance meeting with musician that got ball rolling. Dana stated that he h felt demand for McGregor vs Maywear. White ded that he h bumped into 50 Cent in New York. He told White that Floyd Maywear wanted to fight his boy, Cor McGregor. 

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White felt that demand was for an MMA style fight. He told 50 Cent that McGregor would kill Floyd in a fight. 50 Cent clarified and told Dana that y were actually looking to take on McGregor in a boxing match. He also explained that Floyd was serious about making fight happen. It was this meeting with 50 Cent that led UFC President to make an offer. Floyd Maywear went back into retirement after fight with Cor McGregor. He recently anunced that he is working with White to bring fans ar spectacular event this year.

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20:24 IST, January 3rd 2020