Published 15:30 IST, April 28th 2020
Floyd Mayweather calls out UFC superstar Conor McGregor once again in training
UFC: Floyd Mayweather has once again called out his former rival Conor McGregor during a training session amid the coronavirus lockdown. Here's what Floyd said.
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Amid growing uncertainty regarding future of sports courtesy of coronavirus pandemic, undefeated boxer Floyd Maywear is still training hard during lockdown. Floyd Maywear was initially scheduled to make his return in UFC this year and was reportedly set to feature in two blockbuster events. However, coronavirus outbreak has seemingly laid waste to his plans and it is unlikely that undefeated American will step inside c this year. However, that did t stop Floyd Maywear from calling out his former rival Cor McGregor. While training in his gym, Floyd Maywear took a verbal dig at Cor McGregor, giving fight fans some hope that y could witness two superstars go at it again.
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UFC: Floyd Maywear takes a dig at Cor McGregor
Floyd Maywear went live on Instagram and took combat sports community by storm by mocking Cor McGregor. video clip showcases insights of Maywear's gym where 43-year-old was spotted in an intense training session with his trainers and coaches. While audio quality is t clear, audio shows a person bringing up Cor McGregor’s name in training session, to which Floyd Maywear responds, “He (Cor McGregor) don’t want this.” While a number of combat sports fans tuned into Maywear's live session, y have w been buzzing with excitement amid rumours of a potential Maywear vs McGregor rematch.
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UFC: Maywear vs McGregor saga
Floyd Maywear decided to come out of retirement after he met UFC president Dana White at an NBA game last year. According to reports, Dana White and Floyd Maywear decided to host two blockbuster events in UFC including Maywear in both events. Floyd Maywear also clarified that one of those fights is going to have Cor McGregor at opposite end and went on to post a picture through his Instagram handle. However, after two unfortunate deaths in his family, Floyd Maywear has w postponed plan and is unlikely to return inside octagon any time soon. UFC fans, refore, will have to wait just a while longer to witness Maywear vs McGregor rematch
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(Im courtesy: UFC.com and Twitter)
15:30 IST, April 28th 2020