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15th July 2017
12:43pm BST

"I never needed Conor McGregor when I made $800 million. So I'm going okay. "But he’s been a good dance partner, and I need him for August 26."The best dance partner Mayweather has ever had. Oscar De La Hoya was good. Marcas Maidana brought the fight. 'Canelo' Alvarez had promise. Manny Pacquaio was too quiet and respectful. It is clear to see that Mayweather has loved watching McGregor up close; seeing how he works a crowd and feeds the flames. "Millions and millions of people are tuning in every day," Mayweather declared. "And this is on pace to break the record so... this is what everyone wants to see." To Mayweather's mind, this one is all about the money and the PPV buys. McGregor told him, in London, that he would make him fight the rematch in an MMA fight once he "sparked" him in the boxing ring. It remains to be seen whether the Dubliner can upset the odds but, if he does or doesn't, the rematch already feels inevitable. Their first dance may not be their last.
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