Conlan says he and McGregor have become friends and that the UFC featherweight and lightweight champion has promised he’ll walk him out for his first fight.
He told Dublin Live: “I was doing some strength and conditioning, and Conor was out here having talks with the Mayweather team about their possible fight.
McGregor believes he has the boxing skills to cause problems for MayweatherGetty ImagesMayweather says he is prepared to come out of retirement to fight McGregorGetty Images
"He came to LA to do some training. He ended up in the gym so it was good to catch up with him.
"I watched him do some training and he looked great. He looked in shape and he is confident the fight is going to be made.
"I think it will happen, and I am delighted for him. It is a massive fight, and I hope it happens.
Irish boxer Michael Conlan is preparing for his pro debutGetty ImagesConlan was furious when he controversially lost a bout in the Rio OlympicsSportsfile
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"I won't speak on who will win, or if Conor can pose Mayweather problems. I don't want to get involved in that debate."
It is been reported that White will put up £41million of the UFC’s money to fund the fight everyone wants to see.
Dana White is so desperate for Conor McGregor to fight Floyd Mayweather he is prepared to pay £41 million for itGetty Images
Conlan added: "Conor believes 100 percent in his ability, and he believes 100 percent in himself. He isn't doing it just for the money. He is doing it to win the fight. He can't see himself losing.
"You can't write someone off who 100 per cent believes in himself. When you have that belief, things happen.
"People will go crazy for it. But you see the people who complain about it, they will watch it. Boxing fans will watch it. MMA fans will watch it.
"Everyone will watch it, whether they agree with it or not. Simple as that. Every single person will watch this fight."
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