{"id":269971,"date":"2018-02-13T07:05:14","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T15:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=269971"},"modified":"2018-02-13T07:05:14","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T15:05:14","slug":"jeff-mayweather-floyd-mayweather-fight-cm-punk-mma-rematch-mcgregor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/boxing-news\/floyd-mayweather\/jeff-mayweather-floyd-mayweather-fight-cm-punk-mma-rematch-mcgregor\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Mayweather: Floyd Mayweather could fight CM Punk before MMA rematch with McGregor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the last few weeks, undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has been commanding our attention by repeatedly hinting at a move to MMA<\/a>. While we all know it’s pretty unlikely that this will actually ever happen, we’ve somehow been ensnared by the madness all the same.<\/p>\n

If Mayweather did move to MMA, of course, it’s hard to imagine he’d fight anybody but UFC superstar Conor McGregor<\/a>, who he defeated in a blockbuster boxing match back in August. That said, it sounds like there’s another option on the table for the boxer’s potential MMA debut…<\/p>\n

Speaking to Jody Kohn, Floyd’s uncle Jeff Mayweather suggested his nephew might beat up former pro wrestler CM Punk before rematching McGregor.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know who that is, but we might actually whoop his ass first,\u201d Jeff Mayweather said last week (h\/t BloodyElbow<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The Mayweather Uncle also gave his take on Floyd’s chances in MMA. While he understands the risk, he believes his nephew could perform well if he’s able to utilize his footwork and evasive movement.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s about no f\u2014king shoulder roll,” he said. “It\u2019s about Floyd using his legs, being smart. If Floyd gets kicked or elbowed or gets kneed, anything like that, of course, the chances are he\u2019s gonna lose.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Floyd uses his legs \u2013 and I\u2019m talking about to f\u2014king dance around [and move], ain\u2019t no f\u2014king running around,\u201d he continued. \u201cThis is part of boxing, [and] MMA fighters do it too. But they can\u2019t do it as well as him, and that\u2019s the difference.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as he does that, he gives himself a chance. He gives himself a chance because he keeps it within striking distance. But if Floyd gets taken down, the fight\u2019s gonna be over.\u201d<\/p>\n