There are still hurdles in the way before a boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor can be made. However, athletic commission approval no longer seems to be one of them.
Nevada Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett told MMA Fighting on Thursday that he and commission chairman Anthony Marnell agree that Mayweather vs. McGregor in boxing would be an “approvable” bout. Bennett previously discussed that with Boxing News, as well.
Bennett said he has done his research on McGregor, the UFC lightweight champion, including his boxing and kickboxing training as a youth and Ireland amateur championships in both sports.