Dana White welcomes Floyd Mayweather to take part in an MMA bout inside the octagon, but there’s just one thing: The UFC president wants nothing to do with Showtime. Therein lies a major roadblock to Mayweather (50-0 boxing) potentially fighting in the UFC as the undefeated – and currently retired – boxing champion said Saturday that his TV partner, Showtime, would have to be part of any crossover event. “I spoke with Showtime, (and) I spoke with CBS,” Mayweather told ringside reporter Jim Gray during the Lara vs. Hurd fight. “If I do come back, Showtime and CBS has to be involved.” When informed of Mayweather’s request during the UFC 223 post-event press conference in Brooklyn, N.Y., White responded bluntly.
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Dana White: Floyd Mayweather fight in UFC ‘ain’t happening’ with Showtime involved – MMA Junkie