Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor: Social media reacts
After months of speculation and trash talk, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have finally confirmed they will face each other in a much-anticipated boxing match in Las Vegas later this year.
The two fighters have agreed to a money-spinning 12-round bout at the T-Mobile Arena on August 26, with Mayweather set to earn over $100million (£78.4m) for the fight.
UFC lightweight champion McGregor will also take home a similar figure for the crossover fight which has already set chins wagging across the sporting world.
Floyd Mayweather will face Conor McGregor in a boxing match in Las Vegas on August 26
McGregor mocked Mayweather's age when confirming the fight, posting a picture of his father
McGregor took to social media on Wednesday night to confirm the fight and took yet another shot at his rival - posting a picture of himself facing Mayweather's 64-year-old father - Floyd Mayweather Snr, alongside the caption: 'THE FIGHT IS ON.'
UFC fighters were quick to react to the news of the fight, with welterweight Belal Muhammad light-heartedly putting himself forward as a last-minute replacement.
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic took to Twitter to challenge British superstar Anthony Joshua to a fight, saying: 'Hey @AnthonyJoshua let's have a proper tussle and still have time for tea and crumpets before the main event!'
Nate Diaz posted a picture of his win over McGregor when commenting on the upcoming fight
McGregor bout to take the biggest L in boxing history, y'all heard it here first #MayweatherMcGregor — Marshawn Lynch (@MarshawnLynch24) 14 June 2017
4 years ago, Conor McGregor picked up a welfare check of $235.
He'll likely walk away with $100,000,000+ from Mayweather fight. — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) 14 June 2017
People telling me Mayweather will have his hands full trying to land on McGregor -STOP IT! I respect McGregor BUT i ain't Floyd and i landed pic.twitter.com/gd4dFi3XUU — Chris van Heerden (@TheHeat001) 14 June 2017
South African boxer Chris van Heerden believe McGregor has little chance of victory, after posting a video of himself landing punches while sparring with the Irishman in a training session.
He said: 'People telling me Mayweather will have his hands full trying to land on McGregor -STOP IT! I respect McGregor BUT i ain't Floyd and I landed.'
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch also expects a comfortable victory for the American.
'McGregor bout to take the biggest L in boxing history, y'all heard it here first,' he posted to his Twitter account.
I know a guy If either Floyd or mcgregor get hurt — Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) 14 June 2017
'F**k Floyd Mayweather!'
Conor McGregor's simple message to Money May...roll on August 26! �� #MayweatherMcGregor pic.twitter.com/heKEZFWhlC — BT Sport UFC (@btsportufc) 14 June 2017
Meanwhile, Nate Diaz and McGregor's personal rivalry shows no sign of abating after the former took to social media to ridicule the upcoming fight.
Diaz posted a picture of his victory over McGregor in 2016, alongside the caption: 'It's gonna be a good fight for that #2 spot.'
Boxing and MMA fans have also voiced their predictions for the fight, with many expecting an easy win for Mayweather.
'Feel free to save this gif for the #MayweatherMcGregor fight...,' posted one fan on Twitter, alongside a gif of a leprechaun wildly swinging at thin air.
Hey @anthonyfjoshua let's have a proper tussle and still have time for tea and crumpets before the main event! #MayweatherMcGregor — Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) 14 June 2017
Feel free to save this gif for the #MayweatherMcGregor fight... pic.twitter.com/o8Or5RtARx — �� (@eaglemoustache) 14 June 2017