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In a tweet Friday, McGregor, The former UFC two-division world champion said he will “box Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East.”
ESPN reported that McGregor is in “serious talks” to fight Pacquiao, citing his manager, Audie Attar, who represents both fighters. Attar told ESPN that the fight was not a closed deal, but the Middle East was one of the few places being considered to host the fight, which would take place in late December or early January. A weight category has not been determined, Attar said.
Additionally, Pacquiao’s assistant Jayke Joson told ESPN that a portion of Pacquiao’s proceeds from the match would go towards Covid-19 relief efforts in the Philippines. Pacquiao is also a Philippine senator.
McGregor expressed interest in fighting Pacquiao in Las Vegas earlier this year. He previously faced another boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather Jr., in 2017, losing after a stoppage in the 10th round.
After his initial tweet Friday about facing Pacquiao, McGregor said in a second tweet, in part, “It will be a true honor to have faced two of the best fighters of the modern era.”
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