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combat sport but it’s still a mismatch. Having said that, I’m really looking forward to watching it.

“I can see Floyd stopping him late on or it being a whitewash and him winning every second of every round.”

McGregor, though, claims his big rival will not make it out of the second round.

He said: “It’s certainly motivating, the disrespect and disregard for my skill set.

“I look at people sometimes and their mind is closed. Fighting is a complex game. I use it as motivation and I look forward to going in and educating the world about martial arts.”

Another man who cannot wait for next weekend’s fight is Nathan Cleverly.

The Welshman (right) hopes to steal the show in Las Vegas and set up a crack at Andre Ward.

He will be performing in front of the biggest TV audience of his career when he faces Badou Jack as the main support to Mayweather-McGregor. World light-heavyweight No.1 Ward holds the WBA, IBF and WBO titles and is regarded by some as boxing’s current pound-for-pound king. Cleverly, 30, said: “Myself versus Badou Jack is a great fight, it stands alone. But the way it has worked out and the way it is chief support to a fantasy fight on a global scale event, it’s a real bonus and a terrific opportunity for us.

“Win this fight and then it’s very, very likely that the Ward fight could happen.

“This is a world-class fight between me and Jack. The winner will push on to challenge for the elite-level fight.” McGregor v Mayweather, Saturday, Sky Sports Box Office. Book now at www.skysports.com/mayweathermcgregor