McGregor's manager guarantees that fight against Mayweather is close to being made official

McGregor (left) and Mayweather (right) could face each other soon (PHOTO: UFC/Disclosure)

the duel between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather seems to be getting closer and closer to becoming a reality. Audie Attar, manager of the UFC lightweight champion, indicated that the duel should really get off the ground, as negotiations have progressed at 'great pace'.

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“So I think there's a lot of fan interest and I think that's what's brought us to this point where it can actually happen. But let's see. This is one of those things that is progressing, but it's definitely moving in the right direction. At the end of the day, these are values ​​never before practiced in sport. Therefore, it is something that we should just wait and see if it becomes reality”, declared the businessman on the program “The MMA Hour”.

Attar made a point of highlighting the role of sports fans in making the fight real. According to him, fanatics of the fighters and the various publications on social media about the possible confrontation had a great impact.

“I think, firstly, it is due to the great interest of the fans. I believe that these mutual provocations by Conor and Floyd ended up generating interest from the fans. Of course, one must also thank Dana White and the UFC for recognizing this enormous opportunity and for also being involved in all of this. In the age of social media, and with the media tracing these stories and jokes, people also have the ability to quantify and measure the viability of something like this, being a big business”, said the businessman, who also praised the importance of McGregor in negotiation.

“What I can say is that Conor is the type of athlete, and individual, that when he sets his mind to something, he works to make it happen. With this, with focus and vision, everything ends up becoming reality. I think it is something that is part of his career signature and, therefore, I believe that everything is moving in the right direction. And, if this fight happens, it would be something incredible for all parties involved”, he concluded.