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Published 07:57 15 Jun 2017 BST
Updated 07:57 15 Jun 2017 BST
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McGregor spent most of his mixed martial arts career competing at 145lbs but has most recently fought at 155lbs, the weight at which he claimed the UFC lightweight title last November.
Mayweather, meanwhile, has only fought at 154lbs on a handful of occasions and didn't have to cut much (if any) weight to do so.
It was suggested that Mayweather would put his foot down and argue for a fight at the weight limit of 147lbs but that would have required a more taxing weight cut from the Irishman, who seems to have won the argument and got Mayweather to agree to a 154lbs contest.
In terms of glove size, both men will wear 10-ounce gloves in the tilt, which will be sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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In spite of several mixed martial artists' insistence that they would be open to competing in similar boxing vs. MMA clashes, the card will be a boxing event that will be primarily promoted by Mayweather Promotions.
In the United States, Showtime will cover the pay-per-view which will almost certainly break records given the drawing power of both men involved.
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