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Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight undercard: What we know so far

Undercard | Badou Jack (left) with Floyd Mayweather, is one of the names on the schedule: Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Undercard | Badou Jack (left) with Floyd Mayweather, is one of the names on the schedule: Michael Reaves/Getty Images

The hugely anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor draws ever closer, but their contest is not the only one on offer on August 26.

The fight, taking place in Las Vegas in the early hours of August 27 if you are following in the UK, is expected to be worth in the region of £1billion.

Mayweather, 40, holds an unbeaten record stretches to 49 bouts, winning 26 by knock-out, having not lost a fight in 21 years.

McGregor, 29, and the star of the UFC, will take to the boxing ring for the first time competitively against a man with 387 rounds of experience.

What we know so far…


Fight Undercard

To date, three names have been confirmed for the fight, including British amateur boxer Savannah Marshall.

Marshall, 26, became Britain’s first ever female amateur world champion back in 2012, and is now signed up to Mayweather’s promotional company.

Savannah Marshall Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images
Savannah Marshall Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images

Born in Hartlepool in 1991, Marshall also has a Commonwealth Games gold medal to her name, following her success in Glasgow in 2014. She was also part of Team GB's boxing team at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Also named on the card is Gervonta Davis, who will defend his IBF Super Featherweight title.

Gervonta Davis Photo: Alex Pantling/GettyImages
Gervonta Davis Photo: Alex Pantling/GettyImages

Though his opponent is still to be confirmed, Davis has already successfully defended his title once before, having beaten Liam Walsh in May earlier this year.

Badou Jack is the only fighter to have been named on the bill so far, as he steps up a weight to light heavyweight.

Badou Jack (left) Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images
Badou Jack (left) Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images

Full fight undercard details will be announced in due course.