F. Mayweather (left) and K. Nurmagomedov (right) are expected to face each other in Las Vegas. Photo: Montagem SL / MMA Press
After finishing Conor McGregor at UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov challenged Floyd Mayweather to a clash between 'undefeated' fighters. 'Eagle' remains unbeaten in 27 MMA clashes, while 'Money' has won all 50 fights in his boxing career. This Monday (15), through his social network, the boxer accepted the superfight with the Ultimate lightweight champion. He also stated that the duel could take place in Las Vegas.
“CBS, Showtime and MGM Grand, get your checkbooks ready! Let’s do Las Vegas again”, replied Mayweather, marking broadcasters and event promoters indicating the confrontation.
The challenge
Nurmagomedov recorded a video alongside the executive director of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, where he challenges the boxer to a fight between undefeated fighters. Furthermore, the Russian provoked the boxer by remembering that the North American was unable to knock him out. Conor McGregor at the “May-Mac” event.
Floyd Mayweather has an undefeated record of 50 fights as a professional boxer. In his last engagement, 'Money' won Conor McGregor. After the confrontation, the boxer stated that he was retiring. However, fights with the Irishman and Manny Pacquiao were speculated.
Khabib Nurmagomedov have remained undefeated for 27 fights in professional MMA. His last fight was against McGregor at UFC 229. The Russian submitted the Irishman with a rear naked choke in the fourth round and retained the lightweight title.
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