Amid $2.2 Billion Network Snubbing Boxing PPV Rumors, Floyd Mayweather Roped in While Dana White Retaliates Against Conor McGregor Branded ?Weasel? Stephen Espinoza

In the adrenaline-charged universe of combat sports, there’s a unique thrill in witnessing verbal showdowns that electrify fans. One of the most legendary crossover events unfolded in 2017 when UFC’s Conor McGregor stepped into the ring against boxing’s Floyd Mayweather Jr. This clash transcended sporting boundaries, capturing the collective imagination of fight enthusiasts worldwide.

Recently, a bolt of controversy struck the sports scene when a video of none other than Conor McGregor, the notorious Irish MMA sensation, unleashed a scathing insult aimed squarely at Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza. The video has been making rounds on the internet since its conception in 2017.? Dana White subsequently shared a video of this heated exchange on his Instagram.

Conor McGregor Explodes

Dana White, if you don’t know him, leads UFC, the top MMA promotion globally. White openly discusses numerous controversial subjects, revolutionizing the sport and expanding its global reach. He shared a video where Conor McGregor labeled Showtime Sports President a “F**ing Weasel,” emphasizing a possible exit for Showtime from boxing.

It is also a widely known fact that White and Espinoza don’t get along. The video highlights the beratement of Espinoza, while an unbothered and unphased Floyd Mayweather Jr is busy on his phone.?

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While the historical fight had aired on Showtime PPV, garnering the network over $20 million in revenue, the rumored shutdown is leaving a lot of speculators and even fighters, puzzled.

Conor McGregor, famous for his blistering knockouts and legendary trash talk, spared no punches when he took aim at Stephen Espinoza during a promotion for their fight in 2017. ?You little f***ng weasel, if there’s ever a man that looks like a weasel, that’s f****ng him? When Espinoza tried to stand up and retaliate, McGregor had this to say. ? what you gonna do you gonna stand up and do something??

Experts and enthusiasts have labeled this event as the most significant press conference in the history of combat sports. As news of this verbal sparring match spread like wildfire across social media and sports blogs, it was clear that this was a moment fans wouldn’t soon forget.?

What does the future of Boxing look like?

Throughout their years of working together, UFC CEO White and Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza have had a turbulent relationship, despite their joint involvement in the highly lucrative boxing showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.

According to Talksport, Dana White responded to the rumors of the shutdown with thinly veiled sarcasm. ?That?s incredibly unfortunate,? White sarcastically told reporters. ?Production of that show was fantastic. The guy who runs Showtime Boxing is a great human being. It?s unfortunate to hear this. F*ck Espinoza and it?s about time that sh*tty product is off the air.?

With an uncertain future for boxing, it truly puzzles why Showtime would take such a step. The upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo fight, scheduled for this Saturday, looks set to generate a significant amount of pay-per-view (PPV) revenue. Boxing has consistently proven its ability to deliver massive revenue, time and time again.

As we wait for the conclusion of these rumors, we will be occupied with multiple nail-biting upcoming matches. There’s no telling what twists and turns this saga will take next in the ever-evolving world of combat sports.

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