The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor fight/media circus/spectacle is set to come to a head on Saturday night.
From the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the 49-0 Mayweather takes on the UFC lightweight champion after a year-plus of speculation, smack talk and general hoopla.
* RAMIFICATIONS: Who has the most to lose in McGregor-Mayweather fight?
* WHO YA GOT: Analysts check in with their predictions
* THE START: Two things to look out for in opening round
* WEDDING DAY: Ronda Rousey getting married today, says Dana White
* WHO YA GOT: Analysts check in with their predictions
* THE START: Two things to look out for in opening round
* WEDDING DAY: Ronda Rousey getting married today, says Dana White
It's unlike anything the combat sports community has ever seen before: the legendary, controversial undefeated Mayweather — arguably the greatest fighter of this generation — squares off against the biggest attraction MMA has seen in quite some time.
There's a lot more on the line for "Money" than just the green: Some believe that Mayweather's legacy hangs in the balance as he faces an MMA fighter in his first-ever professional or amateur boxing match.
And for McGregor, a true chance at sports immortality presents itself: Getting to knock off one of the greatest boxers in history — regardless of weight class, age or otherwise — is within his reach. The boisterous Irishman seems ready to put his hands where "Money" is (as the saying obviously goes).
Some dismiss the bout as nonsense. Others will tune in for the spectacle, and the chance to witness history.
No matter what it turns out to be, it's going to be fun to watch.
All times Eastern.
Mayweather vs. McGregor results
Mayweather vs. McGregor prelims
Juan Heraldez vs. Jose Borrego
7:11 p.m.: Ladies and gentlemen, Jimmy Lennon Jr. setting us up for our first fight this evening, Juan Heraldez vs. Jose Borrego (welterweights). Also, Lennon looks like Rutger Hauer.
6:58 p.m.: Getting ready for the preliminary fights on FOX now. I'll keep you best posted, everybody.
6:15 p.m.: Sporting News' Steven Muehlhausen is at the T-Mobile Arena for tonight's bout. Be sure to follow him on Twitter for live updates.
The calm before the storm. Check out our #MayweatherMcGregorcoverage @SportingNews all night long. #MayweathervMcGregorpic.twitter.com/rqJmRPAgKP
— Steven Muehlhausen (@SMuehlhausenMMA) August 26, 2017
5:57 p.m.: A little early, folks, but the money's rolling in on "Money."
A third million dollar bet just came in on @FloydMayweather#MayweathervMcgregor
— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) August 26, 2017
Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard
- Gervonta Davis vs. Francisco Fonseca
- Steve Cunningham vs. Andrew Tabiti
- Badou Jack vs. Nathan Cleverly
Note: Preliminary fights take place on FOX.
Mayweather vs. McGregor news
— Get ready for the tonight's fight be reliving five of Floyd "Money" Mayweather's most important fights.
— Have questions about Conor McGregor's career? Take a look at five of his career-defining MMA bouts.
— Win, lose or draw, this fight is a huge win for MMA.
— Which celebrities picked McGregor to win? Find out here.
— Dana White didn't hold back on Oscar De La Hoya's criticism of this fight.
— There are certain things you should keep your eyes on in the opening stages of this fight.
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