Published 17:15 IST, March 11th 2020

Khabib Nurmagomedov offered $100 million to face Floyd Mayweather in Saudi showdown

Yahoo News recently revealed that Saudi Arabia is willing to pay Khabib Nurmagomedov around $100 million to fight Floyd Mayweather at Saudi showdown.

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Earlier, it was revealed that Saudi Arabia really wants a fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Floyd Maywear at Saudi showdown. w, Yahoo! News has revealed that country is willing to pay Khabib Nurmagomedov around $100 million for a Khabib vs Maywear fight. According to insider, Saudi Arabia is doing this because y want to replace Las Vegas as boxing capital of world. Earlier, country hosted Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Anthony Joshua rematch in Diriyah.

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When asked about Saudi showdown and Floyd Maywear, Khabib Nurmagomedov told Yahoo! News that fight at Saudi Arabia is going to be a money fight just like Cor McGregor vs Floyd Maywear. In ar interview, Nurmagomedov said that he is t thinking of Saudi showdown as he is scheduled to face Tony Ferguson in April. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov confirmed that ‘ Saudis’ really want to have a Khabib vs Maywear fight on cards.

"Maywear is only a money fight," Khabib Nurmagomedov told Yahoo Sports. "It's only for money, period. That's it. But y [ Saudis] want me to come very bly to fight with Maywear," ded Eagle.

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Manny Pacquiao vs Mikey Garcia can happen in Saudi Arabia

insider also revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Floyd Maywear fight is t only one  Saudis are mulling over. According to reports, Saudi Arabia wants Manny Pacquiao to fight Mikey Garcia in July 2020. Former eight-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao and Mikey Garcia are yet to talk about July fight at Saudi Arabia.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov to defend his title against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249

Undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his UFC title against Tony Ferguson at main event of UFC 249. PPV is scheduled to take place on April 19, 2020, at Barclays Centre.

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17:15 IST, March 11th 2020