Watch as Conor McGregor takes boxing class in first training video since super-fight talks with Floyd Mayweather began
CONOR MCGREGOR takes a boxing class in the first training video since super-fight talks with Floyd Mayweather began.
‘The Notorious’ was back in his “home” gym in Dublin today putting others through their paces.
The Irishman's coach John Kavanagh posted a video to his Instagram as the champ worked hard on his skills while teaching others ahead of the richest ever bout.
Kavanagh, who runs Straight Blast Gym, cheekily wrote: "One of our fighters taking the boxing class today."
Conor McGregor puts others through their paces in a boxing classInstagram/coach_kavanaghMMA star McGregor is a complete rookie at boxing but wants to fight MayweatherSplash News
McGregor, who is the poster boy of UFC, was seen in a class along with other men working on their boxing skills, encouraging them.
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He sparred with other members of the class at the gym in DublinInstagram/coach_kavanagh
It is believed unbeaten five-weight world champion Mayweather, 40, WILL return to the ring for the multi-million-pound one-off match against the Irish UFC hero, 28.
McGregor was constantly encouraging others - but knows he must psyche himself up for his own fightInstagram/coach_kavanagh
Both fighters have called each other out, and months of talks over the cross-sport bout have yet to produce a clear-cute date.
A stumbling block is whether McGregor is able to overcome the issue of his exclusive contract with the UFC, who want a big cut of the money made.
Floyd Mayweather is ready and willing to come out of retirement for the McGregor fightGetty Images
The Irishman is currently only contracted to perform for them, so would want a slice of the action if he broke ranks - but he is currently taking a break from the sport as he prepares to have a child.
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