Georges St-Pierre's trainer wants the fighter to face Mayweather

G. St. Pierre hasn't fought since 2017 when he won by submission Michael Bisping. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he will not retire for now, but he is still being considered to face Georges St Pierre. The Canadian's coach, Firas Zahabi, in an interview with the “JRE MMA Show” said that he is trying to convince 'GSP' to box against the boxer.

“I want Georges to fight Mayweather. I keep bugging Georges: 'Fight Mayweather, you fight him.' He's like, 'It's crazy.' I know it’s crazy,” Zahabi explained.

PUBLICITY:

See too

Nate Diaz doesn't want to fight Georges St. Pierre

Georges St. Pierre refuses Khabib's challenge: 'He has unfinished business'

Georges St. Pierre refuses to fight Nate Diaz: 'It's not worth it'

The trainer at the Tristar academy stated that he has been insisting on the idea with St. Pierre. He sees it as an opportunity as many UFC athletes have already talked about a boxing match. junior gypsy he wanted a fight with Wladimir Klitschko; Stipe Miocic challenged Anthony Joshua; Cris 'Cyborg' wants a duel with world champion Cecilia Braekhus; Until Anderson Silva I've already wanted to face Roy Jones Jr.

“They would fight at catchweight. Do you think Mayweather is worried about getting a concussion? He's been fighting the hardest hitting fighters in the world. He would only worry about Georges' volume and his wingspan. But he can manage it. Georges can manage this. But the whole world wants to see this fight,” said Firas.

PUBLICITY:

Georges St Pierre hasn't fought since 2017 when he won by submission Michael Bisping and won the UFC middleweight belt. There is no date for his next fight in Ultimate, but many opponents were considered, including Nate diaz e Khabib Nurmagomedov.