Boxing

Legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum has some truth bombs for Conor McGregor -- you'd get straight-up killed in the ring.

Arum -- who's promoted everyone from Muhammad Ali to Sugar Ray Leonard and Manny Pacquiao -- says McGregor is delusional if he thinks he can compete with the best boxers in the business.

That being said ... Arum says now that Conor has a license in California, he probably needs a boxing promoter -- and Bob tells TMZ Sports he's down to set up a meeting ASAP!

"I'd jump at the chance if Conor wanted to sign on ... but I would warn him about the huge odds against him."

So, how does he feel about potential Mayweather matchup?

If Conor McGregor actually gets his $100 MILLION boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, you'll never see him compete in MMA again ... so says Tyron Woodley.

Tyron makes it clear, he wants NOTHING MORE than to fight Conor at UFC 209 ... but would totally understand if McGregor turns him down for the life-changing payday.

He also suggests Conor's decision to get a boxing license could just be a power move to stick it to the UFC -- which recently made CM relinquish his featherweight title.

One last thing ... Woodley -- who's been beefing with Conor since their backstage run-in at UFC 205 -- says he actually respects the guy for what he's done for the sport.

See, these guys can play nice.

Despite his new California boxing license, Floyd Mayweather still doesn't believe Conor McGregor is serious about getting in the ring.

We spoke with Floyd this week ... who says he thinks McGregor is all talk when it comes down to it.

Mayweather has previously told us he thinks Conor is piggybacking off his name to try and get even more famous ... and it's clear he still feels that way.

Conor was issued a boxing license in California, as first reported by Ariel Helwani, and commission officials say they're excited to see the UFC star try his hand at the sweet science.

This ain't over ... stay tuned.

'RHOA' star Cynthia Bailey isn't rushing into a romantic relationship with Nigerian boxer Yahu Blackwell -- right now she's only getting down with him for business.

Cynthia and Yahu, a cruiser weight boxer, were spotted at an Atlanta restaurant this week. Fans and many friends thought they were banging -- they do look good together -- but sources close to both tell us it was strictly a biz meeting.

We're told Yahu's starting a boxing app and wants access to models at The Bailey Agency for upcoming photo shoots. That was the main topic at their power lunch, but we're told there's a chance he might cameo on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' ... if their deal goes through.

Now's your chance to own one of the most iconic images in sports history ... if you have more than half a MILLION dollars layin' around.

Light Heavyweight champ Andre Ward has a message for anyone still questioning his victory over Sergey Kovalev ... I WON, GET THE HELL OVER IT.

Kovalev and his team were furious over the loss ... saying Ward's unanimous decision victory had more to do with politics than boxing.

Ward talked to TMZ Sports and said that's all sour grapes ... and he's more than willing to do it again, but warns that this time, he's had 12 rounds of schooling on the guy -- and that's bad news.

Andre Ward has a great big NOT SO FAST for anyone who thinks UFC guys can't hang with pro boxers ... saying he actually sparred with Nick and Nate Diaz, and the dudes can throw hands ... FOR REAL.

Ward's in Vegas getting ready for his PPV throwdown with Sergey Kovalev on Saturday and took a little time to talk to TMZ Sports before the two lock horns.

Of course, we asked him who he'd pick in a mega-fight between Conor and Floyd ... and while he made it clear Floyd has the edge in a boxing ring, he told us he knows FIRSTHAND how hard UFC guys can hit.

"I spar with Nick and Nate Diaz ... those boys know what they're doing, they can throw their hands."

Get this ... Ward also says he'd like to see a truce in the whole MMA vs boxing war.

Boxing great Zab Judah was just ordered to spend the next MONTH in jail -- after a Vegas judge determined his recent domestic violence arrest violated his probation from a DUI conviction.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... the 39-year-old former 4-time world champ was arrested for domestic violence back in July after he allegedly roughed up his wife after a night of boozing.

Problem is ... Judah was on probation at the time stemming from a 2014 DUI arrest -- and one of the terms was to stay out of trouble.

Judah appeared at a hearing in Las Vegas on Thursday and the judge determined Judah violated his probation -- and ordered the bailiff to take him into custody immediately.

Sergey Kovalev has a message for Andre Ward ... I'M GONNA KICK YOUR ASS ... telling TMZ Sports their fight Saturday night ain't gonna be a Mayweather/Pacquiao snoozefest ... it's gonna be all-out war.

We talked to the Krusher about his pound-for-pound showdown with Ward in Vegas this weekend ... and asked if he had any final message to the undefeated Ward.

"Get your ass ready ... for kicking."

Conor McGregor has set his terms to box Floyd Mayweather -- $100 MILLION!

The two had been going back and forth on TMZ Sports earlier this week -- with Floyd calling him an "ant" and Conor daring him to "say that to my face."

But Tuesday night at 1 OAK in NYC, Conor took over the DJ booth, hijacked the mic and called out the boxer for everyone to see.

"Floyd's not ready for this," McGregor said.

"Much respect to Floyd. He's a solid businessman on what he's been able to do ... he's a f**king animal at what he's been able to do. But as far as real fighting ... as far as true pure unarmed combat ... Floyd don't want none of this."

"He wants a boxing match, he doesn't want a fight."

"I want a $100 million cash to fight him under boxing rules ... he's afraid of a real fight."

Ball's in Floyd's court now ...

Floyd Mayweather is sick of the Conor McGregor comparisons -- saying it's "total disrespect" because the UFC star is an ant and Floyd is an elephant.

Seriously.

Manny Pacquiao believes he's suited to fight Floyd Mayweather again ... just look at his jacket.

With a rematch seeming more and more likely every day ... Manny is now using his wardrobe to add to the hype.

Don't expect the same boring fight if Manny Pacquiao gets his rematch with Floyd Mayweather -- so says Manny's promoter, Bob Arum, who says his guy is a BETTER FIGHTER than he was last year.

We saw Bob out in L.A. Monday night -- and he explained why he's extremely confident MayPac2 will actually happen ... and when it does, Floyd's gonna be in some real trouble in the ring.

"I think Manny looks, really, a lot better now," Arum said.

"I think this time I give my guy Pacquiao a hell of a lot better chance."

They're not officially in negotiations, but Manny Pacquiao's promoter tells TMZ Sports there's a 75% chance of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.

We spoke with Bob Arum -- who says the two camps are on great terms. In fact, when Floyd sat ringside at Manny's fight this weekend, it was all thanks to Team Pacquiao.

"Floyd called us and asked for tickets," Arum says, "It's a great sign. I'd love for the fight to happen. I'd make it 75% that it happens."

Arum -- who's been in the fight game for decades -- says he simply doesn't believe Mayweather's fighting days are over.

"Based on my experience, I feel like [Floyd's] getting the itch to come back."

Floyd Mayweather didn't get a standing ovation when he took his seat at the Manny Pacquiao fight this weekend ... he got booed ... and it's exactly what he wanted.

Accompanied by 3 massive bodyguards and sporting a $5,000 Gucci trench coat, Floyd made quite an entrance when he arrived at the Thomas & Mack Center in Vegas.

He wanted to create a scene. He wanted people to notice him. He wanted people talking about a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch ... and he got his wish.

Now, the question is ... will it happen? Here's what Manny told reporters on Sunday:

"If the rematch happens, I want to make sure the fans love it ... I will give all I can to give my best to the fans."

Stay tuned ...

Ronda Rousey just got verbally annihilated by a female fighting goddess -- ex-boxing champ Christy Martin who ripped Ronda for being a bad role model, a bad champion and an idiot.

48-year-old Martin -- one of the greatest female boxers of all time -- went off on Rousey to FightHype.com ... saying she wishes she was 10 years younger so she could teach the UFC superstar a lesson.

Check out why Christy thinks Ronda will never set foot in the Octagon again ... despite having a scheduled fight in December.