Floyd Mayweather Jr. has revealed that he is open to a potential rematch against Irish combat sports star Conor McGregor, reflecting on the profound financial success and global impact of their landmark 2017 crossover bout.
The unbeaten former multi-division boxing champion recently looked back at their high-profile encounter during an appearance on the "PBD Podcast," noting that the historic event significantly elevated McGregor’s profile while generating monumental financial rewards for everyone involved. Nearly a decade after they first shared the ring under professional boxing rules, Mayweather suggested that another encounter could still materialize if the business terms align.
"Actually, I think me and Conor McGregor may lock up again. Yeah, absolutely," Mayweather said during the podcast appearance. Elaborating on the purely transactional nature of their relationship, the legendary boxer added, "I don’t live with Conor McGregor, he’s not my friend. I don’t see him. It’s just when it’s time for us to do business and lock up, let’s do it."
Floyd Mayweather Discusses Possible Conor McGregor Rematch Nine Years After 2017 Boxing Match
The original 2017 encounter between Mayweather and McGregor captured the attention of the entire sports world, bridging the gap between elite professional boxing and mixed martial arts. At the time, McGregor was the reigning, simultaneous two-division champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, while Mayweather was widely regarded as the defining defensive genius of his generation. The bout took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, drawing massive pay-per-view buyrates and gate revenues that placed it among the highest-grossing combat sports events in history.
During that inaugural matchup, McGregor showed early competitive moments before fatigue set in against the master tactician. Mayweather methodically broke down the UFC star over the course of the contest, ultimately stopping McGregor via technical knockout in the 10th round. The victory successfully extended Mayweather’s pristine professional boxing record to a historic 50-0, surpassing the legendary milestone previously shared with heavyweight icon Rocky Marciano.
Following that bout, Mayweather officially stepped away from conventional professional competition, though he has remained active in the combat sports landscape through a lucrative series of exhibition bouts across the globe. These special-rules contests have kept the Hall of Famer in the public eye and allowed him to showcase his defensive skills against a wide variety of opponents from different disciplines and backgrounds.
Over the subsequent years, Mayweather’s exhibition opponents have included Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa, social media personalities Logan Paul and Deji, and former mixed martial arts competitor Aaron Chalmers. Additionally, "Money" has faced John Gotti III on two separate occasions, maintaining a busy schedule of high-profile entertainment events that continue to draw significant media attention and financial returns.
McGregor, meanwhile, returned to the UFC following his boxing debut, competing in several high-profile mixed martial arts bouts while also navigating injuries and long periods away from active competition. Despite their separate athletic paths and the passing of nearly nine years since their initial meeting, the lingering intrigue surrounding a potential second installment has never fully dissipated among fans and promoters.
Mayweather’s recent remarks on the "PBD Podcast" indicate that the door remains open for a future collaboration, provided the logistical and financial frameworks meet his expectations. As both fighters continue to command massive global followings, the prospect of a Mayweather-McGregor rematch serves as a persistent talking point in the combat sports ecosystem, highlighting the enduring appeal of two of the most commercially successful figures in modern sports history.
