Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor granted an unusual vote on whether or not they can use lighter gloves

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August 10, 2017 6:32 PM

After Mayweather and McGregor traded barbs over social media campaigning for 8oz gloves, the Nevada Athletic Commission will take the matter to a vote

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have been hinting at a rematch under MMA rules.

After both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor suggested that they fight in lighter gloves than was initially planned, the unusual request will be voted on by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC).

The vote will determine if the fighters will be allowed to wear 8-ounce gloves for their upcoming fight on August 26.

In compliance with NAC rules, gloves are used for fights taking place at 135 pounds or lighter, with 10-ounce gloves being used in any fight at 147 pounds or heavier. Both gloves are acceptable for weights in between that range, but 10-ounce gloves are traditionally used.

Mayweather and McGregor are scheduled to fight at 154 pounds.

Sky Sports spoke with NAC executive director Bob Bennett, who said this was the first time he had seen such an appeal.

"Our regulations require 10-ounce gloves," Bennett said. "But I won't say that there's no negotiations."

The debate over glove size began when Floyd Mayweather posted to Instagram suggesting the idea earlier in August.

The matter will be heard by the NAC on August 16.

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