Top man Conor McGregor eyeing Floyd Mayweather

Conor McGregor picked up the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award on Saturday night, and immediately fuelled speculation he may face boxing champion Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring.

The Dubliner has taken out a boxing license in California and has said previously he wishes to take on Mayweather, one of the all-time greats in boxing.

“I’ve got the boxing licence,” said McGregor. “His last pay-per-view was 350,000 buys. The fight was a flop, it was a dud. His last two fights have been duds.