Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather: the money fight

The figures are staggering: 6.5 million pay per views; $650m generated; and an alligator leather belt encrusted with 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, and 300 emeralds. "The Money Fight"; "Fight of the Century"; "The Biggest Fight Combat Sports History" – no boxing match on record can claim to have generated the levels of hype, excitement, and genuine intrigue that surrounded the build up to McGregor vs Mayweather. 

Conor McGregor's brave and bold pursuit of a bout with boxing's greatest ever champion has changed the sport forever. The trailblazing UFC champion proved that it is possible to switch codes and, in the process, won the respect of fans, pundits and his opponent. Mayweather, who retires with a perfect 50 victories and 0 defeats, likely picked up $300m (£232m) – almost $10m (£7.7m) a minute – with McGregor having to rub along with about a third of that figure (just the $100m for 28 minutes work). 

While the bout brought to an end 21 years in the ring for the undefeated champion, this is just the beginning for Conor McGregor. Already known for being the biggest pay-per-view draw in MMA history, the Irishman is now a huge attraction in boxing and beyond. Conor McGregor's 2018 UFC appearances are already gathering momentum, while McGregor's charisma and expert trash-talking will not have gone unnoticed by WWE bosses. There has even been talk of a new career in Hollywood. 

One thing is for sure: McGregor won't be exiting the stage quietly. With Mayweather gone, the door is open for someone to ascend to the biggest name in combat sports. McGregor has first refusal, and don't expect him to turn it down. Buy Connor McGregor tickets now at StubHub UK. 

Conor McGregor: UFC superstar

McGregor started his MMA career in 2008; winning both the Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Championships before choosing to sign with the UFC. At UFC 194 (2015), McGregor defeated Jose Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship via knockout after just  thirteen seconds of the first round - the fastest victory in UFC title fight history.

Upon defeating Eddie Alvarez for the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 205, McGregor became the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously. Grab your Connor McGregor tickets at StubHub today. 

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