FLOYD MAYWEATHER says he will fight Conor McGregor again if the price is right.
Multi-millionaire ‘Money’ insisted that if the money is lucrative enough, he will return to rematch McGregor.
Floyd Mayweather threw himself a 43rd birthday bashCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in the 10th round at T-Mobile ArenaCredit: Getty Images
Mayweather told TMZ Sports: “Man if they pay I’m there to play.
“And if they’re paying cash Conor I’ll whip your ass… again.
“I do what I do everywhere, I pick up money I get paid to tell my story.”
Mayweather officially retired from the ring after 50 wins from 50 fights in 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor – in a fight that earned him more than £200m.
But the 43-year-old announced in November he is “coming out of retirement in 2020” to work on a “spectacular event” with UFC boss Dana White.
There is talk of rematches with Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez.
Mayweather also said he wanted to rematch McGregor and fight Khabib Nurmagomoedov on the same day, with his uncle Jeff confirming the talks have taken place.
Mayweather – who claimed he only did push ups and sit ups as training for the fight – is adamant he could have ended the first bout with McGregor whenever he pleased.
Conor McGregor gave his all in his first ever boxing fight but was out of his depthCredit: AP:Associated Press
But with the possibility of a lucrative rematch taking place afterwards, the multi-millionaire decided to keep the fight competitive.
He said: “I took it serious, but I wanted to have some fun in the fight and I wanted to entertain the people.
“You have to give the people a show, so I gave the people a show.
“If I wanted to go out there and f*** him up and blaze him right out the gate, I could’ve did that. But my thing is this, if I would’ve did that, then it wouldn’t be probably a part two.”
Mayweather – who topped the Forbes rich list of the decade with a £706MILLION fortune – announced in November he is “coming out of retirement in 2020”.
Conor McGregor is caught in the face by Floyd Mayweather on his boxing debutCredit: Getty
Conor McGregor’s unorthodox stance did not trouble Floyd MayweatherCredit: Reuters
Floyd Mayweather had the upper hand after the first few rounds against Conor McGregorCredit: Getty – Contributor
But 50 Cent – a close friend turned rival to Mayweather – insists the world’s richest sportsman has somehow blown his cash and needs a comeback fight to recoup his wealth.
50 Cent – real name Curtis Jackson – told Hot 97: “I think he got to right now because the money’s gone.
“It’s fight, get the money, spend the money, fight.
“With the lifestyle that money’s gone. Trust me. Now it’s like if you call him he’ll be at your local nightclub because he needs that action right now.”
Mayweather showed no signs of being cash-strapped as he hosted a huge birthday party in Los Angeles.
Rappers Snoop Dogg and French Montanna at the partyCredit: Instagram
Mayweather turns 43 on Monday but partied over the weekendCredit: Instagram
Fake dollar bills rained down with Mayweather’s face printed on the cashCredit: Instagram
Rapper Lil Kim arrives at Mayweather LA partyCredit: The Mega Agency
The American celebrated his 43rd birthday with rappers Snoop Dogg and French Montanna.
Strippers were riding “Air Mayweather” planes up and down the nightclub with smoke and fire.
And fake dollar bills also rained down with Mayweather’s face printed on the cash.
One dancer hangs from a disco ball
Mayweather smiles as he parties in LACredit: Instagram
Mayweather’s uncle Jeff said recently Floyd is considering his options during negotiations with UFC chief White.
He told VegasInsider: “Floyd is talking about the possibility of fighting McGregor and Khabib in the same day, which he could easily make happen.
“There have already been talks with Floyd and Dana White about making a deal.
“Floyd is no longer the top of his sport, but he’ll beat both of them.
“He could beat both of them back to back, one in the day time, one in the night time – it doesn’t matter, they’d have no chance, it’s easy for him.
50 Cent says Floyd Mayweather needs to return to boxing as he has ran out of money
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
