UFC President Dana White thinks there’s a realistic chance boxing legend Floyd Mayweather could have a UFC fight. His chances of winning, however, are a completely different story. Over the past several months discussion of unbeaten boxing star Mayweather (50-0 boxing, 0-0 MMA) crossing over the octagon for a fight. He’s teased that he’ll soon beginning training with UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley, and even rated his wrestling skills a “seven out of 10.” The idea of a 41-year-old Mayweather actually stepping in the cage is disregarded by many. That was the same narrative as when talks about Conor McGregor (21-3 MMA, 0-1 boxing) crossing over to the boxing ring to fight Mayweather first arose, though, and that matchup came to fruition in August. Related 'Biggest name in MMA' Floyd Mayweather says 50-50 chance of cage fight by end of 2018 White, who spoke today on “The Jim Rome Show” about the subject, didn’t reveal whether he’s had any concrete negotiations with Mayweather
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Dana White: UFC fight would go ‘very badly’ for boxer Floyd Mayweather – MMA Junkie