Mayweather Wants Conor McGregor Rematch, Dana White Scoffs

Floyd Mayweather says he wants a rematch with Conor McGregor, nearly eight years after their 2017 boxing crossover, though UFC CEO Dana White is already dismissing the idea.

"Actually, I think me and Conor McGregor may lock up again," Mayweather said on the PBD Podcast. "Yeah, absolutely. He didn't break his hand, he broke his foot, right? Okay, well, we going from the shoulders. We going from the shoulders."

Mayweather stopped McGregor via 10th-round TKO in their August 2017 superfight at T-Mobile Arena, a crossover bout that pulled in more than half a billion dollars despite modest action in the ring. Mayweather has long claimed he eased off early to let the fight breathe, and he's still needling McGregor over what happened after the final bell.

Why Mayweather Says McGregor Stole His Swag

Mayweather's pitch for a rematch comes wrapped in a grudge over credit, not just money. He accused McGregor of lifting his persona wholesale once the UFC star cashed in on the move to boxing.

"The guy that took my whole swag and took it over there to the UFC," Mayweather said. "As soon as Conor McGregor faced Floyd Mayweather, I mean, he was big as life." He went further, comparing paydays directly: "What was his biggest payday? What was his biggest fight? So when he got me, what kind of money did he make? I think I made about $300 [million]. I don't like to count another man's pocket, but he ate good."

McGregor's purse from the fight has been reported at more than $100 million, with the UFC reportedly keeping roughly $50 million of that off the top.

Dana White Isn't Interested in a Sequel

Dana White made clear the UFC has no appetite for revisiting the matchup. "There was nothing about the Mayweather fight that makes me say, 'You know, if we did that again, there might be a different outcome,'" White said.

That stance matters because any McGregor return to the boxing ring would almost certainly need the UFC's sign-off, and White's comments suggest that's not coming anytime soon. McGregor is currently out with a knee injury and still has one fight remaining on his UFC contract. Once that obligation is fulfilled, he would be free to pursue outside options, and a Mayweather rematch is something McGregor has shown genuine interest in doing.

Betting Angle

Nothing here is booked, so there's no line to price yet, but the framing from both sides tells you plenty. Mayweather has made a career out of floating high-dollar rematches and exhibition bouts when he needs a payday, and oddsmakers treated the 2017 fight as a mismatch on paper that still delivered a lopsided betting favorite in Mayweather. A second fight, whenever or if ever it materializes, would likely draw a similar betting shape: Mayweather favored given his boxing pedigree, with McGregor treated as live largely on volatility and power rather than technical edge. Until McGregor clears his UFC contract and his knee injury, this stays speculative for bettors rather than actionable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Floyd Mayweather call for a rematch with Conor McGregor?

Yes, Floyd Mayweather said on the PBD Podcast that he and Conor McGregor "may lock up again," referencing a potential rematch of their 2017 boxing match.

What did Dana White say about a Mayweather vs. McGregor rematch?

UFC CEO Dana White dismissed the idea, saying nothing about the original Mayweather-McGregor fight suggests a rematch would go differently.

Is Conor McGregor available to fight Floyd Mayweather right now?

No, Conor McGregor is currently sidelined with a knee injury and still has one fight remaining on his UFC contract.