Filed under: Featured , News , UFC Floyd Mayweather took to Twitter tonight to “set the record straight” after a British tabloid reported earlier in the day that he and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor had agreed to terms on a super fight. The story by “The Sun,” which cited a source close to McGregor, was picked up by a multitude of media outlets and created a buzz throughout the day. Without mentioning McGregor’s name in his tweet, Mayweather said he isn’t close to fighting anybody and reiterated that he remains happily retired from boxing. Related: Dana White promises 'epic fall' for Conor McGregor should he dig in against UFC “Although there has been several rumors circulating thru media suggesting that I will have an upcoming fight, I’d like to set the record straight and state that there has been no deals made on my behalf in regards to a bout with any fighter at this time,” Mayweather wrote
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Floyd Mayweather sets ‘record straight’ on tabloid report of Conor McGregor fight deal – MMA Junkie