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Benjamin Goddard

Conor McGregor explains "untold truth" about Floyd Mayweather defeat

Connor McGregor has claimed he "carried" Floyd Mayweather in the early rounds of their 2017 meeting before paying for his generosity.

In his only professional boxing clash, McGregor won the early rounds with Mayweather content to hand his rival the early advantage. But as McGregor tired, the American capitalised and forced referee Robert Byrd to stop the fight in the 10th round.

Mayweather immediately hung up his gloves to preserve his perfect 50-0 record, but has held talks over facing the former two-weight UFC champion for a second time in 2023. McGregor initially dismissed the idea, but now seems keen, insisting he will "end" the 45-year-old.

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