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Way back in the summer of 2015, Conor throws the first jab
July 2, 2015
CONOR McGREGOR
“I would box him if the opportunity arose.”
On “Conan” about a possible fight with Floyd Mayweather
Dec. 30, 2015
“They say he talk a lot of trash and people praise him for it, but when I did it, they say I’m cocky and arrogant.”
To FightHype.com on Conor’s relationship with the media
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Jan. 8, 2016
“Don’t ever bring race into my success again.”
Responding via Facebook on claims of unequal treatment
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Just as interests peaked early last year, Conor threatened to bow out of the fight scene altogether.
April 19, 2016
“I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya’s later.”
Via Twitter
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Less than a month later, a flurry of rumors swirl into possible negotiations.
May 6, 2016
The Sun of the U.K. reports Floyd and Conor on the verge of agreeing to a billion dollar megafight.
“It’s not true, it’s just a tabloid story.”
UFC’s President in regards to The Sun’s report
Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images
May 8, 2016
“MMA vs. Boxing.”
Via Twitter
May 8, 2016
“The rumors y’all been hearing (are) the rumors I started.”
Floyd Mayweather to ESPN in Las Vegas ahead of the Canelo-Khan fight
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May 13, 2016
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
“Hopefully we can make the fight happen. He’s no pushover.”
Showtime Sports
May 22, 2016
CONOR McGREGOR
“He needs me.”
on ESPN’s Sunday Conversation
ESPN
By mid-2016, many fans remain skeptical as news surrounding a bout seems split.
Aug. 17, 2016
Conor fined $150,000 for UFC 202 bottle-throwing incident, putting a possible fight in jeopardy with Nevada State Athletic Commission (NASC).
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Nov. 30, 2016
Conor receives a boxing license in California.
Jan. 11, 2017
On ESPN’s First Take Floyd claims that he responded to Conor’s demand of a $100 million with a counteroffer: $15 million and a cut of the pay-per-view.
Melissa Rawlins/ESPN Images
Jan. 13, 2017
Dana White makes Floyd and Conor an offer of $25 million each. Offer immediately turned down by Floyd.
Feb. 14, 2017
STEPHEN A. SMITH
“We’re getting very, very close.”
on ESPN’s First Take after a run-in with Floyd at an Oklahoma City Thunder home game
ESPN
Feb. 15, 2017
NSAC willing to grant Conor a boxing license in order to keep a possible fight in Las Vegas despite the incident on Aug 17.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
“There hasn’t been any deal made in regards to a fight between myself and any other fighter.”
Via Instagram
Feb. 16, 2017
First betting lines come out for the fight. Floyd opens as 25-1 favorite against Conor.
By spring of 2017, Floyd turns to the media to get negotiations off the ropes.
March 8, 2017
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
“Sign the paper. You said you were boss, just sign the paper and let’s make it happen.”
Floyd to ESPN about a supposed offer to Conor
ESPN
March 10, 2017
“I’m coming out of retirement just to fight Conor McGregor… Let’s fight in June.”
To an audience on his “Undefeated” tour
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A week later, Dana steps right up into the media circus.
March 15, 2017
DANA WHITE
“I do think it’s going to happen… There’s so much money involved, I just don’t see how it doesn’t happen.”
On “Conan”
March 17, 2017
CONOR McGREGOR
“I am boxing!”
Screaming at ESPN Boxing writer Dan Rafael after the Michael Conlan fight at MSG
ESPN
March 22, 2017
Conor’s fine downgraded to $25,000 and 25 hours of community service. He should now be cleared to apply for a Nevada boxing license.
April 16, 2017
“…Join me in the preparation of my next fight being announced very soon.”
Via Instagram
April 19, 2017
“…If the fight sells as well as I think it can, Floyd makes a little north of $100 (million) and Conor makes $75.”
On The Herd about ongoing negotiations
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April 20, 2017
“Floyd may crap his jocks after all and if so I will go back to true fighting or just pick another boxer like Manny or something.”
Via Instagram
May 4, 2017
The Westgate SuperBook narrows the betting lines to McGregor +700 and Mayweather -900.
In May, the pieces start to fall into place.
May 5, 2017
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
“As soon as they say let’s sign on the dotted line, then it’s time to go to training camp.”
To Stephen A. Smith
May 18, 2017
Dana White and McGregor agree to new terms for a boxing match with Mayweather. Both sides plan to meet and finalize the following week.
CONOR McGREGOR
“I now, at 28 years of age, have my eyes firmly set on the ‘highest paid fighter’ and ‘highest earning athlete’ accolades.”
Via Instagram
May 21, 2017
“More Solid work today. Sign your end Floyd or you are just a mouth.”
Via Twitter
June 14, 2017
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor agree to box at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 26.
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