McGregor Wants Another Round With Mayweather After Holloway Fight

It’s been nearly nine years since Conor McGregor stepped into the boxing ring with Floyd Mayweather, and apparently the sting of that 10th-round TKO hasn’t faded enough to kill his appetite for a rematch. In a recent interview, The Notorious One made it crystal clear that he’s ready to dance with Money again — and the conversations to make it happen are already in motion.

McGregor’s interest shouldn’t come as a shock. The August 26, 2017 clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas was an absolute phenomenon — one of those cultural moments that transcended sports. Sure, McGregor came out swinging and caught everyone’s attention early, but Mayweather did what Mayweather does: he took over, methodically picked apart the UFC star, and sealed the deal when McGregor’s cardio hit a wall. The payday was massive for both fighters, with hundreds of millions walking away from The Money Fight. A sequel might not generate the exact same buzz or budget, but let’s be real — it’d still be substantial enough to make sense for everyone involved.

But first things first. McGregor’s got unfinished business in the Octagon this Saturday at UFC 329 against Max Holloway, the former champ he beat back in 2013 when Holloway was just 21 years old. It’s been a long road back for McGregor, who last fought in July 2021 against Dustin Poirier in a fight that ended with a gruesome leg break. Holloway, meanwhile, has been far more active during McGregor’s extended layoff. The gap is real, but McGregor’s confidence hasn’t wavered — he’s telling everyone he’ll take Holloway down again.

Looking further ahead, McGregor’s got bigger fish to fry. He’s planning to be active over the next few years and has set his sights on becoming the first three-division UFC champion, a historic achievement that would cement his legacy beyond anything a Mayweather rematch ever could. So while the boxing encore is clearly on his radar, the UFC still owns McGregor’s immediate future. Whether he can prove his body and skills have held up against Holloway will tell us everything about whether a Mayweather II is even worth the hype.