Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager has claimed that a fight between the MMA star and Floyd Mayweather was set for next year.
Ali Abdelaziz has tweeted claims that a fight between the pair was set to happen in Saudi Arabia in January.
He states that the fight not happening is down to UFC president Dana White who made Mayweather 'hide for a lil bit.'
He also tweeted a graphic showing an advertisement for the bout could have already been made.
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Mayweather's 'The Money Team' logo can be spotted in the bottom right corner of the video.
Abdelaziz was questioned over the claims and said the fight would be a lucrative $300 million purse.
Khabib's father has also spoken about his son potentially battling the 42-year-old in a boxing ring.
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The Russian is due to fight Tony Ferguson in March or April next year as he looks to extend his perfect MMA record to 29-0.
But his father said after that, a Mayweather showdown was on the table.
"First of all we will need to do some boxing training and we need a camp - with Lomachenko Sr for half a year. Why not!!!"
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Mayweather announced on Thursday that he was set to come out of retirement next year and fans have speculated on who his opponent will be.
Some names mooted are rematches with past rivals Manny Pacquiao & Conor McGregor.
More speculative bookies have also offered odds on him facing YouTuber's KSI and Logan Paul.
They are both 33/1 and Paul himself has challenged Mayweather on Twitter.
Who do you think Mayweather will fight in his return?
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