Abigail Clarke
British reality star Abigail Clarke is reportedly dating boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. Instagram/Abigail Clarke

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather hasn’t made things official, but he’s reportedly dating British reality star Abigail Clarke. The rumored couple reportedly met in Las Vegas last year, but rumors about them dating swirled in July.

Clarke, 25, is best known for appearing on the reality show “The Only Way Is Essex.” Mayweather, however, is an undefeated boxer and the best of his generation.

There’s a chance Clarke, who is 15 years younger than Mayweather, could appear in the audience when the athlete takes on Conor McGregor Saturday.

If Clarke and Mayweather are dating, they’re trying to keep it quiet. The former “TOWNIE” star only posted one picture of herself with Mayweather and it was from last year. “TEAM TEAM MONEY!! About yesterday Wet Republic went off,” she wrote in August 2016.

While The Sun isn’t necessarily regarded as a beacon of truth, an unnamed source claimed Clarke started to date Mayweather after she split from ex-boyfriend Rob Davies.

 

TEAM TEAM MONEY!! About yesterday Wet Republic went off ___ #vegas #wetrepublic #unrealday

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“Abi and Floyd really hit it off and she was blown away by his sense of humor and generosity. She was in a fragile and vulnerable place and Floyd has made her feel confident again,” a source said. “Although she knew about his reputation as a party animal, she’s been pleasantly surprised and discovered he’s actually a really lovely guy.” The insider added: “He made sure they were friends first, before trying to take it further. He’s really helped mend her broken heart and heal her scars.”

It’s unclear if Clarke will attend the fight, especially since her last post on Instagram showed she was in Ibiza. “Where too next??? follow @travelofficialman for the best prices on all holidays,” she wrote.

Being connected to Mayweather comes at a price: Clarke has reportedly been threatened by McGregor fans, Ed Gleave of the Daily Star wrote in July. Someone reportedly through a brick through her window that read, “F--- the Mayweathers.”

Clarke was besieged “within hours of the news breaking” the fight between Mayweather and McGregor was official.

 

There comes a time when you have to stop crossing oceans for people who wouldn't even jump puddles for you.

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“You're loose,” the note reportedly said. “Mayweather's gonna die.”

The former “TOWNIE” star was frightened for her well-being. “It has been a real-life nightmare for Abi. The stuff she has had to deal with has been tough to take,” an insider told the Daily Star. “She is genuinely worried about her safety. There are concerns that the worst could happen if things get out of control.”

“It was horrific. Abi was understandably shaken by what happened. When neighbors went round to offer support she was having a panic attack. It had all come out of nowhere and she didn’t know what to make of it. She was sobbing and shaking,” the source continued. “People have been shouting at her. She’s also had nasty messages on Instagram.”

Despite the apparent abuse, it didn’t ruin her relationship with Mayweather. “Things have been going really well between Floyd and Abi. They’ve got to know each other really well and like each other a lot. But the events of this week haven’t been easy,” the source said. “She knows if she’s going to continue seeing him she will have to consider her security situation and may have to move for a while.”

Mayweather is slated to fight McGregor Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Don’t miss the fight when it starts at 9 p.m. EDT on Showtime PPV.

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Most expert predictions have Floyd Mayweather beating Conor McGregor in Saturday's fight. Pictured: Mayweather and McGregor come face to face at SSE Arena on July 14, 2017 in London. Getty Images

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