Conor McGregor

Mayweather Promotions were due to formally request the date from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

The duo are looking to have their boxing fight take place in August.

Jones Jr also revealed that he is still on board with the idea of boxing UFC legend Anderson Silva.

Reports from the Los Angeles Times had suggested that UFC president was not involved in current negotiations.

UFC president Dana White not involved in talks over cross-code clash.

In the last year, the UFC lightweight champion earned $34m (£26m).

But former world champion boxer hopes UFC superstar can "splatter" Mayweather.

Rogan believes McGregor can be considered the best featherweight even if he never fights again.

Aldo faces Holloway in a featherweight title unification bout on 3 June.

Golden Boy chief recently called on fans to help protect boxing from a potential fight he dubbed a "circus".

Ultimate Fighting Championship president rules out working with "scumbag" Top Rank chief Bob Arum.

ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong spoke exclusively to IBTimes UK.

Jedrzejczyk has her sights set on the newly formed women's 125 pound division.

Mayweather says he and McGregor have a task to give the fans the excitement they are expecting.

Hardy believes the highly-anticipated fight will be an exhibition of defensive boxing.

Holloway also says he doesn't see McGregor fighting at 145 pounds again.

Del La Hoya says the sport of boxing may not recover from the proposed super fight.

Ferguson and Diaz could have fought at UFC 213, but the latter turned it down.

Legendary fighter believes prospective cross-code bout would not be one to entertain the purists.

American boxer really "looking forward" to signing deal to fight the UFC superstar.

Joshua says a fight between the two will "go down in history".

McGregor has agreed a deal with the UFC for the crossover fight to take place.

Mayweather also gave an update on when he could fight next.

CEO International Victor Cui says Conor McGregor's actions could land both of them in trouble.

Mayweather says a cross-code bout against UFC kingpin would be the only thing to tempt him out of retirement.

UFC lightweight champion is now said to have applied for a boxing license in the state of Nevada.

Burt Watson exclusively spoke to IBTimes UK about the potential biggest fight in the combat world.

Irish superstar signs deal with the UFC after Dana White confirmation.

UFC president has agreement in place with McGregor over cross-code bout.

However, White says he now has to work on an agreement with the Mayweather camp.