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Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather undercard: who is fighting, what times does it start and what belts are at stake?

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Floyd Mayweather's protege Gervonta Davis is the headline act on the undercard - Getty Images Sport
Floyd Mayweather's protege Gervonta Davis is the headline act on the undercard - Getty Images Sport

What is it?

Well, the main event is the most hyped fight in the history of fighting - boxing legend Floyd Mayweather against UFC star Conor McGregor. 

The undercard is the group of fights that will take place prior to the main event. 

What date is the fight and what time is it? 

The fight is happening on Saturday 26 August. While the times haven't been announced, it will certainly be a late night or very early start for viewers in the UK, so expect to be up well into Sunday 27 August.

Where is the fight taking place?

The bout and the undercard will be housed in the T-Mobile arena on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada.

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Who is on the undercard?

The headline event will be Gervonta Davis against Francisco Fonseca, it was announced earlier this week. Davis, 22, is considered to be Mayweather’s protégé and has an unbeaten professional record of 18-0, with all but one of his victories coming via knockout.

He will defend his IBF junior lightweight title against Fonseca, a 23-year-old Costa Rican who drew his professional boxing debut, but has won all of his subsequent 19 contests.

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Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor world press tour - in pictures

The Davis vs Fonseca fight will be preceded by Nathan Cleverly’s light heavyweight bout against Badou Jack, whose last fought was in January when he drew with Britain’s James DeGale. Cleverly will be defending his WBA light-heavyweight title for the first time, after stopping JuergenBraehmer in a title fight last year.

British amateur boxer Savannah Marshall will also be on the undercard.

Full undercard list:

  • Gervonta Davis vs Francisco Fonseca

  • Nathan Cleverly vs Badou Jack

  • Andrew Tabiti vs Steve Cunningham

  • Shawn Porter vs Thomas Dulorme

  • Juan Heraldez vs Jose Miguel Borrego

  • Kevin Newman vs Mark Anthony Hernandez

  • Savannah Marshall vs Amy Coleman

McGregor Mayweather countdown (set for 4am BST start)
McGregor Mayweather countdown (set for 4am BST start)

What are they saying?

Davis said of facing Fonseca: “I’m really excited to fight as the co-main event on the biggest card in combat sports history,” said Davis.

“I plan to put on a great show for everyone in attendance in Las Vegas and for those who purchase the PPV.”

“I want to thank my team for this incredible opportunity and I am ready for Floyd Mayweather to pass his torch to me.”

Cleverly said of his fight against Jack: “This is a fight I have wanted ever since Badou Jack moved to light heavyweight and I'm delighted to fight in Vegas on an event like this,” Cleverly told Sky Sports.

“I've trained long and hard for this fight and I'm ready to be let off the leash. This is the biggest fight of my career so far and I'm going to do a number on Badou Jack on August 26.”

Jack meanwhile said that he was excited by fighting Cleverly. “I'm thankful for this opportunity and I'm excited about getting another shot at a world title,” he said.

“To be a part of this event and fighting on this card is historic. Nothing beats it. I'm excited to get back in the ring. I'm getting ready to take that belt, and win a title in my second weight class.

“The biggest difference between past training camps and preparing for this fight is the fact that I was training to get the weight down, now I'm training to build muscle and perfect my boxing strategy.

“This will be a tough fight, but I don't see any issues getting through it. I feel confident and fans can expect a win by knockout or decision. He's not leaving with that belt. It's staying right here in Las Vegas.”

How can I watch it on TV?

Sky Sports Box Office will show the hugely-anticipated fight, including the undercard, for £19.95 in the UK and €24.95 in the Republic of Ireland. You can buy the fight online here, through a Sky box or online the telephone - 03442 410 888. If you're calling from the Republic of Ireland, it's: 0818 220 225.

What if you do not have Sky?

Fear not, with the Sky Sports Box Office app you can watch the fights live via your PC/Desktop/MAC, NOW TV box, iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Android tablet.

It's simple to sign up, pay and watch - create an account and pay at www.skysports.com/boxofficelive.

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