Mayweather vs McGregor: James Corden met Floyd Mayweather ahead of fight with Conor McGregor

James Corden raised a smile from Floyd Mayweather when he met the American star ahead of this weekend's fight with Conor McGregor.

Mayweather has been trading heated words with McGregor ahead of their spectacular showdown in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

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But television star Corden still tried to soften the mood when he paid a recent visit to the Mayweather camp.

'The Late Late Show' presenter poked fun at a burly member of 'The Money Team' and even showered Mayweather with money as he imitated his big-spending antics.

Mayweather is unlikely to be so light-hearted when he goes head to head with McGregor at Friday's weigh-in.

Click on the video above to watch James Corden's humorous meeting with Floyd Mayweather.

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