Local News

Actions

Boxer Floyd Mayweather holds media workout to promote McGregor fight

Posted at 4:21 PM, Aug 10, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-10 20:47:49-04

Floyd Mayweather and Mayweather Promotions hosted a media workout Thursday before the matchup with Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 at the T-Mobile Arena.

A line started forming outside Mayweather's boxing club off Arville Street hours before the workout was scheduled to begin.

It seems like everyone wants a look at the man who will be fight the UFC champion just over two weeks away.

Both men made news earlier today when they requested to use 8 oz. gloves during their match. Rules state boxers their weight must use 10 oz. gloves. The Nevada Athletic Commission will vote on the request next week.

It also came out today that there are still numerous tickets left for the fight.

Leonard Ellerbe spoke at length to the media before the unbeaten boxer sat down.