DMX Wants To Talk Money Before Fighting George Zimmerman

Hold off on placing your wagers ... money has become a big snag in George Zimmerman's boxing match against DMX -- the rapper's rep says, contract negotiations are STILL ongoing ... so the fight isn't official ... yet.

The rep Domenick Nati tells TMZ, DMX verbally agreed to "beat Zimmerman's ass" ... IF and when he sees the terms of a contract ... which hasn't happened yet. Once an agreement has been finalized, we're told DMX will officially be down for the bout.

As TMZ reported last night, the boxing promoter behind the fight released a statement, announcing DMX would face George Zimmerman in a 3-round match.

Zimmerman plans to donate any money he makes to charity ... but our guess ... DMX won't be so generous.

If X loses his career is over! Like when sticky got beat up by that white guy on MTV

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