Dana White, Floyd Mayweather both say there’s no deal to fight Conor McGregor

A tabloid report has led many to think that a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight is imminent. That does not appear to be the case.

Today has been a confusing day in the saga of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. A tabloid article out of Ireland had many fans believing that Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather were very close to completing negotiations to fight each other. Well, UFC president Dana White and Floyd himself put a damper on that today with separate statements.

First, White spoke to TMZ. He didn’t say a lot, just stating “there is no deal” then repeating “no deal” when asked again. But that’s enough.

Then Mayweather, despite making an earlier statement to Stephen A. Smith that things were “very very close”, turned tack on social media and stated there was no deal in place as well:

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— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) February 14, 2017

Could this be a smokescreen? In my opinion, probably not. It still seems unlikely that all parties, including the UFC, can come to a financial deal that appeases all parties. Floyd certainly doesn’t mind having his name on people’s tongues, nor does Conor, but this just seems to be a bunch of wheeling spinning right now.

A tabloid report has led many to think that a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight is imminent. That does not appear to be the case.

Today has been a confusing day in the saga of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. A tabloid article out of Ireland had many fans believing that Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather were very close to completing negotiations to fight each other. Well, UFC president Dana White and Floyd himself put a damper on that today with separate statements.

First, White spoke to TMZ. He didn’t say a lot, just stating “there is no deal” then repeating “no deal” when asked again. But that’s enough.

Then Mayweather, despite making an earlier statement to Stephen A. Smith that things were “very very close”, turned tack on social media and stated there was no deal in place as well:

Could this be a smokescreen? In my opinion, probably not. It still seems unlikely that all parties, including the UFC, can come to a financial deal that appeases all parties. Floyd certainly doesn’t mind having his name on people’s tongues, nor does Conor, but this just seems to be a bunch of wheeling spinning right now.