Video: Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather Exchange Words During Face-Off

Video: Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather Exchange Words During Face-Off
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor face off during a news conference at the KA Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 23, 2017. The two will meet in a super welterweight boxing match at T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Conor McGregor told Floyd Mayweather a few words during their final face-off on Wednesday.

TMZ obtained audio of what McGregor, 29, told Mayweather, 41.

“Boom. Head off the canvas ... ‘And the new, king of boxing,’” McGregor told Mayweather.

Mayweather doesn’t budge and says back to his opponent, “You’re a comedian.”

Later, McGregor, as he’s posing for the camera, adds: “This is Bruce Lee [expletive].”

They also exchanged pleasantries and wished each other good luck.

McGregor approaches Mayweather and says, “Good luck.” Mayweather replies, “Good luck to you, sir.”

Speaking to CNN, McGregor said that he’s going to win—despite the odds being heavily in favor of his undefeated opponent.

“You know, I am a multiple-time, multiple-weight free fighting world champion,” McGregor told CNN. “I come from a ruthless game, a ruthless, ruthless business. Not only do I come from it, I own it.”

“People can say what they want ... but boxing will look amazing with its new king.”

Reports say that Mayweather could make as much as $400 million, and McGregor could make $127 million for the fight.

“I’m always thinking about fighting,” McGregor told CNN. “It’s just in me. I cannot stop thinking about it. Certain sequences, certain movements, certain ways to prepare. It’s a 24/7 mindset. That mindset has got me to where I am today.”

Left photo: Floyd Mayweather Jr. smiles in the ring during his fight against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena . (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Right photo: Conor McGregor celebrates after a first-round knockout victory over Jose Aldo. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Left photo: Floyd Mayweather Jr. smiles in the ring during his fight against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena . (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Right photo: Conor McGregor celebrates after a first-round knockout victory over Jose Aldo. Steve Marcus/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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