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McGregor v Mayweather mega-fight 'inches closer'

Big talkers: Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather are edging towards a deal.

Over months of verbal sparring between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, it became increasingly apparent that a mega-fight between the two wasn't a mere vehicle for trash talk, but an event that might actually take place. This week brought news that the two combat-sports superstars have, in fact, agreed to terms on a meeting in the ring.

Tweet casts doubt over Pacquiao-Horn fight

Last place in the poll: Jeff Horn.

Australian welterweight Jeff Horn's dream fight with Manny Pacquiao is up in the air with the legendary Filipino running a Twitter poll asking followers to choose his next opponent.

Brisbane could lose Horn-Pacquiao fight to UAE

Hometown hero: Jeff Horn throws a right against Randall Bailey in Brisbane, where he was hoping to take his dream fight ...

Australia's biggest fight now stands on uncertain ground with Manny Pacquiao's advisor saying it was '100 per cent' to be held in the UAE instead of Suncorp Stadium. But Duco haven't given up hope of a bout in Horn's home of Brisbane.

Mundine and Green bullish about last dance

Last dance: Danny Green and Anthony Mundine.

Wash away the bad blood. And shut down sideshow alley. Forget the trash talk between Anthony Mundine and Danny Green. Take away the hype of the has-beens; the rivalry; the anthem. Just what will win their Friday night fight in Adelaide?