McGregor vs Mayweather: Fight a reality as UFC star signs on?

Irish mixed martial artist agrees deal with promoter Dana White - now boxer must be lured out of retirement

Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather
(Image credit: Getty)

A year after it was first mooted, the idea of a fight between UFC star Conor McGregor and boxing great Floyd Mayweather has moved a step closer to reality.

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