Surprise, surprise: Mayweather plans to bet on himself in McGregor bout

As someone who likes to bet big bucks on sporting events, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Floyd Mayweather Jr. isn’t passing up on the chance to place a wager in his upcoming boxing match against Conor McGregor.

And who will the five-division world champion bet on? Himself, of course.

“I’m never going to bet against myself. Never,” Mayweather told talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday.

Legally, nothing is stopping Mayweather from placing wagers, since the August 26 fight will take place in Las Vegas, where gambling is legal. And it appears that even Conor McGregor is also betting on himself, according to reports.