Mayweather agrees to strange McGregor fight request

Floyd Mayweather looks so confident of beating Conor McGregor that he's agreed to make a massive change for their mega-fight.

Despite the fight taking place at 154 pounds where 10-ounce gloves are standard, Mayweather has now offered to drop the glove size down to eight ounces in a concession offered to McGregor via Instagram.

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Mayweather dropped his challenge on Wednesday while asking McGregor to wear smaller gloves for their August 27 fight.

"Don't believe what you hear in the media. Don't believe what you hear on blog sites. If it's not coming directly from me, then it's not true,” Mayweather said.

“I'm telling McGregor, ‘Let's fight in 8 oz gloves.' McGregor can fight in any brand he prefers or chooses. I'll be wearing 8 oz Grant gloves.

“Whatever advantage McGregor needs to feel more comfortable in the ring, I'm willing to accommodate. Let's give the boxing and MMA fans what they want to see."

McGregor typically wears four-ounce gloves, which are standard for mixed martial arts, but obviously boxing rules are much different.

When fights take place above 147 pounds, the glove size changes per regulations set forth by state athletic commissions as well as promotions putting on the fights.

McGregor says he has no interest what size gloves Mayweather wears and warned the legendary boxer: "I am coming sprinting at you with bricks".

McGregor offered a curt response as he continued his preparations for the mega-money contest with another sparring session.

The Irishman posted on Instagram: "Another handy 12 rounds today. We are prepared to destroy Floyd.

"Pick whatever size gloves you want as well little man. I fight with 4oz. I don't give a f*** about the size of the glove.

"I am coming sprinting at you with bricks. Know that. Brittle hands."