2<\/p>\n McGregor has suggested talks to Mayweather have never really ended<\/p>\n The big-selling superstar hasn’t fought for five years, and has declined in form ever since stepping into the boxing ring.<\/p>\n In what was his biggest commercial bout, the Irishman touched gloves with boxing legend Mayweather, but was eventually stopped<\/a>.<\/p>\n He gave a good account of himself, and has always teased a return to the squared circle after he is finished with his MMA endeavours.<\/p>\n Talks have been held over a rematch in the past and an agreement has come close.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n And now with Mayweather returning to the sport and in financial crisis, a lucrative second bout would make more sense than ever.<\/p>\n McGregor, while speaking at a media day, has suggested that chatter remains ongoing between the two camps over a potential clash.<\/p>\n “Yeah, for sure [I’m interested in a rematch],” he told TMZ. <\/p>\n “There’s conversations ongoing always. That’s the truth. So, I’m open for it.<\/p>\n “I’ll do this again with little Floyd.”<\/p>\n Any bout is likely to take huge financial backing from organisers or interested parties.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n The pair’s bout made history as the second highest-selling bout in the 21st centuryCredit: AFP or licensors<\/p>\n And McGregor is currently tied down to two further fights with the UFC, and has suggested he will continue to step out under Dana White’s banner for the forseeable future.<\/p>\n Could Mayweather vs McGregor 2 happen?<\/p>\n The pair would likely fall back into an agreement, given the financial lure that would be involved.<\/p>\n Mayweather has faced monetary turbulence outside of the ring, having been threatened by the IRS<\/a> over unpaid taxes.<\/p>\n He was recently set for two exhibitions against Mike Tyson and Mike Zambidis, before a professional rematch with Manny Pacquiao.<\/p>\n But the bouts have all been put to one side and postponed<\/a>, with Mayweather in legal battles over contractual details.<\/p>\n If he can move away from said trouble, he will be able to enter an agreement with McGregor, if the Irishman fights out the remainder of his career in the UFC.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"McGregor](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/crop-743968.jpg\")
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