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Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather: UFC champ to ‘apply for MORE boxing licenses in US’ to keep options open for mega-fight venue

CONOR MCGREGOR will apply for MORE boxing licenses as a potential super-fight against Floyd Mayweather looms on the horizon.

The Irish UFC fighter has just been issued a boxing license in the state of California, after the State Athletic Commission there accepted his application.

Conor McGregor has dominated UFC for years now - but could be looking for a switch to boxing
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Conor McGregor has dominated UFC for years now - but could be looking for a switch to boxingCredit: Getty Images

And now McGregor is set to apply for boxing licenses from more states in a bid to make a potential switch to boxing come true.

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States such as New York, Nevada and Texas could soon be hearing from The Notorious, reports , being prominent areas for big-time boxing.

Floyd Mayweather has previously said he would be prepared to lace up the gloves one
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Floyd Mayweather has previously said he would be prepared to lace up the gloves oneCredit: Getty Images

 

McGregor became the first man to simultaneously hold Ultimate Fighting Championship titles in two weight divisions when he beat Eddie Alvarez in New York on November 12.

A powerful puncher, McGregor has previously toyed with the idea of moving from the UFC octagon to the traditional boxing ring - even floating the idea of taking on undefeated and now-retired Mayweather.

Mayweather has a 49-0 winning record – the joint best in boxing history – while McGregor has risen to be the most lucrative cage fighter on the planet.

McGregor has shown in many of his fights that he relies on his superior boxing skills to that of his opponents
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McGregor has shown in many of his fights that he relies on his superior boxing skills to that of his opponentsCredit: Sportsfile
Facing Mayweather in the boxing ring would be a tough ask for any boxer, let alone someone who has only just got a license
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Facing Mayweather in the boxing ring would be a tough ask for any boxer, let alone someone who has only just got a licenseCredit: Getty Images

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Despite the constant murmurings of a McGregor vs Mayweather boxing fight, Leonard Ellerbe, chief executive of Mayweather Promotions, told ESPN on Wednesday that he didn't see the match-up happening.

"It's all a game," Ellerbesaid. "It's all a calculated effort to gain more fans.

"Conor McGregor can say anything he wants to, but he has a boss and his name is (UFC president) Dana White."

Would Conor McGregor be able to walk the walk when it comes to boxing against one of the greats?
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Would Conor McGregor be able to walk the walk when it comes to boxing against one of the greats?Credit: Getty Images

However, Mayweather has previously claimed he would put the gloves back on to face McGregor.

He said: "If I do fight, it's only against Conor McGregor . . . not against nobody else.

"Because this match-up is so intriguing. You have [a boxer] against an MMA fighter - one of the best MMA fighters to ever stand up and do it. He's a strong fighter, and when I look at his fights, he's a little faster than I thought he was."

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