One prominent figure believes there is still a long way to go before a boxing superfight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather becomes a reality.
According to Showtime Sports Executive Vice President Stephen Espinoza, there hasn’t exactly been a lot of progress in negotiations between the two sides. And he says much of that could stem from the UFC’s reluctance to go all-in on making the fight happen.
“The biggest battle in Mayweather-Pacquiao was both guys really thinking that the other wanted to do it. That part has happened [with McGregor and Mayweather], so I think the real question — and it’s sort of a black box right now — is where’s the UFC really, on this?