Mayweather vs McGregor bets: $65 million wagered on 'Money Fight' shatters Nevada record

The pay-per-view numbers for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor boxing match, which took place last month inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, may have fallen short of the all-time record because of this . Or, perhaps combat sports fans couldn't afford to pay for the actual fight after plunking down a sizable portion on their hard-earned cash to bet on the much-ballyhooed "Money Fight," one that pit the biggest name in Ultimate Fighting Championship against one of the greatest pugilists of all time.