No deal has been made for a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight

A tabloid had the internet buzzing Tuesday that Mayweather-McGregor might actually happen

Speculation and unsubstantiated reports that the long-promoted Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor boxing match was on its way to actually happening were met with some cold water on Tuesday.

The denials started with UFC president Dana White, who told ESPN, plainly, "There is no deal even close to being done," when reached Tuesday. Mayweather posted on Instagram shortly thereafter, sharing a similar sentiment.

"There seems to be several rumors floating around media recently however, let the record show, there hasn't been any deals made in regards to a fight between myself and any other fighters," he said. "I am happily retired and enjoying life at this time. If any changes are to come, be sure that I will be the first to let the world know."

A British tabloid wrote Tuesday that McGregor had traveled to the United States to film an anti-bullying public service announcement and was scheduled to agree to terms with Mayweather, cautioning that a third party was holding up the bout from being finalized.

While there has been plenty of bluster from both Mayweather and McGregor, there's been no substantiated reports of actual negotiations. For now, it will remain a talking point for both men and a dream matchup for fans. Whether it ever develops into anything more than that certainly remains to be seen.