Antonio Tarver has spent a lifetime around the game of boxing, having captured a litany of major titles across divisions and even a bronze medal in the 1996 Olympic games. On Monday, at the age of 48, Tarver announced on The MMA Hour that he has moved into the MMA side of things as well, as “The Magic Man” will serve as the new striking coach of the Blackzilians squad down in Coconut Creek, Florida.
So given Tarver’s standing in combat sports, it’s only natural that the conversation eventually turned to the most divisive topic currently bridging the two worlds of MMA and boxing: the potential mega-fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated all-time boxing great Floyd Mayweather.