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The enthusiasm surrounding the highest-profile crossover fight in modern combat sports history is officially nearing fever pitch.
With a boisterous public appearance at a Michael Conlan fight this past weekend in New York, Conor McGregor has announced his presence in the boxing world. He has announced his intention to take it over entirely, in fact.
People have responded. The headlines in both media realms are now squarely focused on McGregor, his claims and how he and targeted opponent Floyd Mayweather Jr. will move forward. Initially, it appeared that the push was for a June bout; however, more recently it’s looking like September is on the radar.