http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5540466102001 Filed under: News , UFC Veteran boxing referee Robert Byrd will oversee “The Money Fight.” The Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted unanimously to appoint Byrd for the pay-per-view boxing match between Floyd Mayweather (49-0 boxing) and Conor McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC), which takes place Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Asked whether either camp had raised any objections to the choice, NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett said, “Not to my knowledge.” Byrd, who’s overseen several high-profile boxing matches, will be paid $25,000 for the job. He has been described by ring.tv as a referee who “who doesn’t meddle too much and gives boxers wide latitude, often standing off to the side, keeping a respectful distance” and who “often uses his voice to break the fighters” apart. Related UFC boss wants Conor McGregor back in MMA: 'What's the point' of Floyd Mayweather rematch?
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Referee and judges selected for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing fight – MMA Junkie