Dana White Thinks Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Fight Will Happen

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UFC president Dana White has offered his opinion on a potential showdown between the company's lightweight champion Conor McGregor and legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., insisting he believes the bout will happen.

Speculation has gathered pace in recent weeks that a fantasy fight between the two combat sports stars could come to fruition. White, speaking on Conan (h/t Brett Okamoto of ESPN) on Wednesday, outlined some potential complications, although he expressed his belief the deal will get over the line.

"I do think it's going to happen," the UFC chief said. "I think it's going to be a tough deal, because, obviously, there are a lot of egos involved in this…