Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor are inching closer to a final contract to fight. (FILE)
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has approved the Floyd Mayweather Jr. promotional date of August 26 at the MGM Grand hotel-casino.
According to FOX5 Sports Reporter Vince Sapienza, the proposed fight between Mayweather and Conor McGregor will also be aired on Showtime.
I can confirm the Nevada State Athletic Commission has approved @MayweatherPromo date of Aug. 26th @MGMGrand, will be aired by @Showtime — Vince Sapienza (@VinceSapienza) June 14, 2017
The mega-fight between the two superstars still hasn't been officially approved by the athletic commission, as documents from both are missing, but many in the boxing world say the fight is imminent.
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