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Boxing superstar Gennady Golovkin ain't brushing off the possible Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight ... saying the UFC star has a REAL chance to win.

Golovkin joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Friday night on FS1) and warned Mayweather not to underestimate the Irish champ.