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People are always up for a good fight. As such, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather showcased that in a boxing match in 2017. It was one of the highest-grossing matches of all time. Now, his bodyguard, Greg La Rosa, has hinted that ‘Money’ might fight ‘The Notorious’ again.

Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather was such a big fight that it earned over $396 million in revenue, becoming the second-biggest boxing match ever. Seeing that, Mayweather’s bodyguard, who witnessed the fight, expressed his thoughts on how big the fight was.

Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguard reminisces about the boxing match against Conor McGregor

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Greg La Rosa, the bodyguard who took a bullet for the 50-0 boxing legend once, mentioned that he cannot comprehend the fact that it has been over six years since Mayweather fought McGregor. He still believes as if it was just a few days ago. La Rosa said, “Can’t believe it’s been 6 years already since the biggest sporting event in history took place.”

Furthermore, he mentioned that the fight had the whole world talking. Getting to witness two of the biggest sporting icons ever, he was grateful to be able to have the best seats for the fight. Greg La Rosa further added, “The whole world was on notice. Grateful for this experience and I’ll give that recognition till my last day on this earth…Best seats in the house!” Moreover, he believes that the fight may happen again.

Is a rematch in the making?

It looks like many people, not just fans, are showing an interest in seeing ‘Money’ and ‘The Notorious’ back inside the squared circle. As such, Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguard asked fans if they should make the rematch happen. La Rosa asked, “Should we run it back? Anyone?”

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Not only that, he even suggested a rematch between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, which also made more than $100 million in revenue. “Or maybe Oscar again?” It seems like ‘Money’ could come back to fight one of his former rivals soon.

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For more than a year, Floyd Mayweather has mentioned his urge for a rematch against the former UFC double champion. Even Conor McGregor shared the same sentiment. With Conor McGregor entering the twilight stage of his MMA career and the uncertainty surrounding his UFC return, fans might just get the highly anticipated rematch. We will have to wait and see what unfolds in the days and months to come.

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