Floyd Mayweather's trainer was offered $1.5m to join McGregor's corner before mega-fight

A member of Floyd Maywear's entour has reportedly claimed that Cor McGregor's team attempted to lure him away from Maywear team just a few weeks before iconic 'Money Fight' in 2017 by offering him $1.5 million (£1.2 million). Nate Jones, a member of Maywear team, has worked with Floyd Maywear since his boxing retirement in 2002 and claims he hung up call as soon as he heard  lucrative offer me by Cor McGregor's team. Recently retired UFC star Cor McGregor fought Floyd Maywear in a boxing match on August 26, 2017, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Maywear vs McGregor fight is also commonly kwn as " Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History".

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Maywear vs McGregor: Nate Jones reveals offer from Cor McGregor team

While speaking on Fox Sports' boxing podcast "Rocky Ro: Rewind", Nate Jones revealed that he initially received a mega-money offer from Montell Griffin, who informed him of interest from Cor McGregor's team in weeks building up to Maywear vs McGregor fight. 'Floyd Maywear doesn't kw about this, but I got an offer from McGregor's team before fight', he revealed. Jones n went on to claim that McGregor's team asked him to be on his corner for mega-fight.

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"Griffin informed me that McGregor's team wanted to make me an offer of $1.5 million (£1.2 million) to be a part of his coaching team ahe of fight", he ded. By his own mission, Jones explained that McGregor's team was prepared to offer him 'anything he wants' to leave Maywear team and switch sides. As soon as offer was me, Jones hung up call, making his response understood.

Maywear vs McGregor: 'Nervous' Cor McGregor used washroom six times before 'Money Fight'

While reminiscing about  Floyd Maywear vs McGregor fight, Jones recalled how nervous Irishman was in moments before walking into ring. According to Jones, McGregor rushed to washroom six times before fight, which was surprising, considering 31-year-old indulged in heavy trash talk in build-up to fight.  "Money Fight" ended in Floyd Maywear defeating McGregor in 10th round by TKO.

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Floyd Maywear net worth

According to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, Floyd Maywear net worth is an estimated $505 million (£409 million). Floyd Maywear net worth is boosted by former boxer's career earnings which earned him more than a staggering $1.1 billion (£890 million). Floyd Maywear typically earns around $10 million (£8.1million) from endorsements each year.

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