Floyd Mayweather Claims Conor McGregor Stole His Swag After $300 Million Fight
Floyd Mayweather has reignited his rivalry with Conor McGregor, claiming the former UFC champion borrowed his signature style and took it into mixed martial arts. The boxing legend believes their blockbuster 2017 showdown played a major role in elevating McGregor’s fame and earning potential.
Speaking on the PBD Podcast, Mayweather reflected on McGregor’s rise to superstardom and questioned whether the Irishman had reached the same level of recognition before their crossover boxing match.
“The guy that took my whole swag and took it over there to the UFC? As soon as Conor McGregor faced Floyd Mayweather, I mean, he was big as life,” Mayweather said.
The undefeated boxer also highlighted the financial rewards of their encounter, suggesting that McGregor benefited enormously from sharing the ring with him.
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Mayweather claimed he earned approximately $300 million from the fight and suggested that McGregor secured one of the biggest paydays of his career as well.
“His career wasn’t like that before. What was his biggest payday? What was his biggest fight? Okay, so when he got me, what kind of money did he make? I think I made about $300 [million]. I don’t like to count another man’s pocket, but he ate good,” Mayweather added.
The August 2017 showdown in Las Vegas was one of combat sports’ biggest crossover events, bringing together boxing’s biggest financial draw and one of the UFC’s most recognisable superstars.
Mayweather eventually stopped McGregor in the 10th round, extending his professional boxing record to 50-0. Despite the defeat, McGregor emerged from the contest with his global profile further strengthened and reportedly earned more than $100 million, although exact final earnings figures remain disputed.
The event demonstrated the commercial potential of combining boxing and MMA audiences, generating enormous interest from fans who might not typically watch either sport.
Mayweather’s latest comments also revive a familiar debate about McGregor’s promotional influence. The Irishman became famous for his extravagant suits, confident trash talk and ability to turn fights into major entertainment spectacles.
However, Mayweather had established his own flamboyant persona and money-focused brand long before their encounter.
Whether McGregor borrowed elements of Mayweather’s approach or simply developed his own version of combat sports showmanship remains a matter of opinion. What is undeniable is that their 2017 meeting became a defining moment in both fighters’ careers and a landmark event in combat sports business history.
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