Jumping on McGregor-Mayweather bandwagon? Anderson Silva and Roy Jones Jr. stump for co-headliner

Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather? It’s a seemingly unlikely headliner, but now two other combat-sports notables are stumping for the co-headlining spot.

As UFC lightweight champion McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather (49-0) continue chatting up a possible but currently unlikely cross-sport superfight, two other famous names are offering their services for the fantasy event’s co-main-event slot.

It started with a tweet from Roy Jones Jr. (65-9), a multi-weight class boxing champion who was one of the sport’s most dominant stars in the 1990s and early 2000s. The 48-year-old has often discussed his appreciation for MMA and even promoted some hybrid MMA-boxing events in recent years.

Although fighting less frequently these days, Jones picked up a boxing win over Bobby Gunn just this month, though he’s hinted at a retirement before year’s end. However, while still active, he sees a potential major payday with a fight against former longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (34-8 MMA, 17-4 UFC), who recently picked up his first win – albeit a controversial one – since 2012 with a narrow decision over Derek Brunson at UFC 208.

According to Jones, that fantasy McGregor-Mayweather event could get an even bigger push if he fights 41-year-old Silva in the headliner (via Twitter):

Silva responded soon after, and he’s apparently on board with the idea (via Twitter):

This isn’t the first time Jones and Silva have stumped for a potential bout against each other; they chatter began nearly a decade ago. Just this past month, Silva lamented the fact it never happened.

However, like McGregor vs. Mayweather, it’s currently nothing but a long shot considering the contractual, regulatory and logistical issues that stand in the way.

But hey, it’s sure to keep fight fans – from both the MMA and boxing worlds – talking.

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