For the fight against McGregor, boxer Mayweather Jr. will receive more than $ 100 million

The Athletic Commission of Nevada approved the official fee of the American boxer Floyd Mayweather and the Irish mixed style of Conor McGregor for a fight in Las Vegas, journalist Marcus Wanderberg on Twitter reports.

A 12-rang duel according to the rules of boxing between a 40-year-old Mayweather and 29-year-old McGregor in the weight category up to 69.8 kg will be held on August 27 in Las Vegas. The first broadcast of the battle will be shown by the first channel , Alexander Sadokov will comment on what is happening in the ring (beginning at 6.30 Moscow time).

The official Mayweather fee will amount to $ 100 million, McGregor - 30 million. This amount is guaranteed - the athletes receives it regardless of the results of the match. This amount does not include bonuses for victory, as well as the percentage of the sale of tickets and paid broadcasts, which is why the final fee can grow significantly.

Mayweather, who is the highest paid boxer of all time, won 49 victories in the professional ring (26 - knockout) and did not suffer a single defeat.

On the account of McGregor 24 fights in mixed martial arts, 21 victories (19 - ahead of schedule) and three defeats. He is the only fighter in the history of the Absolute Fighting Championship, who owned two titles in different weight categories at the same time.