Having recorded three wins in the US since his 2015 loss to Chris Eubank Jr, Cork middleweight Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sulivan (25-2) has one of his biggest opportunities tonight when the 33-year-old Mahon native headlines a Golden Boy/Murphy’s Boxing fight card, live on two ESPN channels in the States, at the House of Blues, Boston

He may have unfavourably compared Conor McGregor to an ant, but the Irishman clearly made a big impression on Floyd Mayweather, who has shown off an artwork he commissioned for his home that includes the MMA star.

A Paddy Power ad ahead in the UK of Floyd Mayweather's bout with Conor McGregor urging readers to "Always Bet on Black" has been banned for the likelihood of it causing serious offence.

The bookmaker admits it was quite a coup, writes Conall Ó Fátharta.

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has played down his simmering feud with John Caulfield, saying he respects Cork City and that the club will be deserving league champions.

Conor McGregor will consider remaining in boxing despite being thoroughly outclassed and stopped in 10 rounds by Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.

The sunglasses obscured the damage to his face and the Paisley suit looked immaculate but it was obvious this man was not long out of a fight.

One of the key points to take from the madness of Mayweather-McGregor is this: maybe the word ‘circus’ should not have such negative connotations when it comes to unnarmed combat.

Conor McGregor will consider remaining in boxing despite being thoroughly outclassed and stopped in 10 rounds by Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one still on Las Vegas time.

Conor McGregor's legion of fans here in Ireland were bleary eyed but full of pride as they reflected on his defeat to Floyd Mayweather.

Conor McGregor has said he is bringing out a brand of whiskey at his post fight press conference

McGregor was told he had "nothing to be ashamed of" by boxing great Lennox Lewis.

Froch still admitted he was on the edge of his seat.

Floyd Mayweather inflicted a TKO stoppage on Conor McGregor in the tenth round.

Mayweather accepted that McGregor was "a lot better than I thought".

There’s no fear of Conor McGregor’s confidence being knocked despite suffering a TKO against Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather won for the 50th time in his decorated career when the fantasy fight with McGregor proved a mismatch.

Already a sure-fire fiscal phenomenon outside the ring, what remains to be seen is how the Floyd Mayweather/Conor McGregor match-up will ultimately unfold inside it.

Conor McGregor accused Floyd Mayweather of being in "the worst shape I’ve ever seen" after he outweighed the American by almost four pounds at Friday’s weigh-in.

How the hell do men rule the world, asks Catherine Shanahan

Bookies report that this bout will the biggest ever in terms of cash wagered, and support for the Irishman far outweighs his prospects, writes Conall Ó Fátharta

Floyd Mayweather has confirmed that his love of money and not any desire to reach 50-0 tempted him out of retirement and into tonight’s Las Vegas showdown against Conor McGregor.

When asked to cast his mind back to the last time he took part in a competitive boxing match, all Conor McGregor can do is glance skywards and let out a long exhale of breath. It has been so long for him that he can’t even remember.

Turns out, dreams do true.

Floyd Mayweather looks to improve an immaculate professional record to 50-0 in the early hours of Sunday morning when he takes on Ireland's UFC superstar Conor McGregor.

For a man who calls himself ‘Money’ without any hint of irony, it is perhaps not surprising that Floyd Mayweather loves a bet.

The imminent meeting of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, and the inexorable awfulness of the build-up, may have scaled new heights of nonsense but Sin City and the fight game have always been perfectly in step when it comes to the art of show business and bluster and the business of making money.

Before Conor McGregor had even heard of mixed martial arts, he wanted to be a boxer.

Conor McGregor’s intense exploration to find the limits of his ability have told him one thing – if you’re prepared to continually ask the hard questions of yourself, you will find a way, writes Dr Ed Coughlan.

Watch the final press conference before Saturday's main event in Las Vegas.

On Monday in Las Vegas, moments before the solar eclipse, rain began falling heavily on the Strip, unusual to say the least for the middle of August or indeed the middle of the desert.

Conor McGregor has been warned he will face the same Floyd Mayweather who so impressively eased to victory over Manny Pacquiao when they fight on Saturday night — and someone who is determined to “go out with a bang”.

Anthony Joshua would be willing to box a mixed martial artist or accept a cage fight in the future.

In a tale of two Las Vegas super fights, Jason Quigley admits the September middleweight showdown between Gennady Golovkin and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is the quality match-up. But, understandably, he cannot get away from the hype that surrounds the battle of you-know-who next weekend.

Floyd Mayweather Jr has said he is "coming straight ahead" at Conor McGreogor but also stated he was "taking the bigger risk," writes Ciara Phelan.

Conor McGregor has been driven on through the final stages of the training camp for his August 26 fight with Floyd Mayweather by the increasing ridicule he is receiving.

Conor McGregor has said he did not use any racist language while addressing Floyd Mayweather during the press tour ahead of their fight in Vegas, writes Ciara Phelan.

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the world of entertainment.

Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe has dismissed reports Katie Taylor could fight on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s showdown against Conor McGregor, but claims he is keen to work with the former Olympic champion in the future.

Britain’s two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams doesn’t think much of Conor McGregor’s boxing chances.

You are always sent a sign. Mind the generation gap. And I’ve had two recently, writes Larry Ryan.

Conor McGregor faced accusations of racism as he confronted Floyd Mayweather to promote interest in their light middleweight boxing bout.