There have been widespread reports about a possible fight between Mayweather and McGregor although nothing has been confirmed.

"I'm a businessman and it makes business sense," Mayweather told .

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The 39-year-old, however, confirmed that talks have been held about the anticipated fight.

"We tried to make the Conor McGregor fight," Mayweather said.

"They know what my number is. My number is a guaranteed $100m. That was my number.

"We are willing to give him $15m and then we can talk about splitting the percentage - the back end - on the pay-per-view."

McGregor who is the first UFC’s first dual-division champion has previously challenged Mayweather to a fight under mixed martial arts rules.

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He has also been granted a boxing licence by the California State Athletic Commission, allowing him to box in the US state.