Mayweather willing to fight McGregor in 8-ounce gloves

Floyd Mayweather has refuted the notion he'd be unwilling to wear 8-ounce gloves during his upcoming bout against Conor McGregor.

McGregor is accustomed to using 4-ounce gloves during his UFC fights, whereas both parties seemingly agreed to use 10-ounce gloves during their media tour.

Mayweather, however, released the following statement Tuesday on Instagram:

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. 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.

Both contestants are expected to weigh in around 154 pounds for the bout, which would normally stipulate that they'd have to use 10-ounce gloves under the rules of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. However, both fighters can waive that provision if they agree in writing to use 8-ounce gloves on their bout agreement.

McGregor will be boxing professionally for the first time in his career when he squares off against Mayweather on August 26.