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Floyd Mayweather has had a long and storied boxing career. He has beaten a who’s who of fighters over the years, and collected several titles across multiple weight classes. His professional career may be over, but that doesn’t mean he hasn't stepped in the ring every now and then.
Yes, Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017. Initially stepping away in 2015 after facing Andre Berto, he returned for a big payday against MMA star Conor McGregor. Mayweather reportedly made over $100 million for his final bout. The McGregor fight ended a long career which started in 1996 and titles in the super-featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and light-middleweight divisions. “Money’s” career record stands at 50-0.
Since that bout, Mayweather has focused on his gentlemen's club called Girl Collection, The Money Team Racing, and Mayweather Promotions. The latter he has used to work with some of the top boxing stars out there, including Gervonta Davis.
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Mayweather has also competed in exhibition bouts. In 2018, Mayweather fought kickboxing champion Tenshin Nasukawa at a RIZIN event. Mayweather knocked the young star down several times before beating him via TKO. The fight only lasted one round. In 2021, Mayweather returned, facing YouTuber Logan Paul in Miami. It was a non-scored bout that went the distance.
On May 21, Mayweather faces former sparring partner Don Moore in another exhibition bout. They will be fighting in Abu Dhabi inside the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. It appears that Mayweather can do these type of events whenever he wants while earning a massive paycheck. Speaking with Fight Hype, Mayweather talked about remaining relevant in boxing and not paying attention to critics.
“I was able to leave boxing on my own terms and now the boxing critics are upset that I am still able to milk and finesse the sport of boxing by throwing exhibitions,” Mayweather said, via Mirror.
“Sixteen minutes and I am able to get eight and nine figures from the fruits of my labor. Once again I am not hurting for my money, I am far from hurting for money. I didn't retire from getting money.”
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While he remains retired from fighting professionally, that hasn't stopped him from continuing to box, even under the most unique of circumstances.
When is Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore?Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore will take place Saturday, May 21. The main card will start at 2 p.m. ET. The main event should begin around 5 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs. Don MooreFans can watch Mayweather vs. Don Moore on FITE.
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If fans buy the fight on FITE, they will pay $29.99. LIVEnow will produce the fight for $18.59.
In the U.K., the fight will be worth £14.99 on LIVEnow.
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Jun 7, 2021
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida -- Somewhere in Miami, Floyd Mayweather is laughing.
A lackluster, eight-round exhibition that went the distance with no official winner was an appropriate end for Sunday night's Mayweather-Logan Paul showcase. Everything about this bout was a circus, and the redeeming hope of a viral knockout to make it all worth it proved to be for naught.
There were no knockdowns, no significant moments in which Paul was hurt. And even though Mayweather clearly outperformed his opponent, there will be criticism that he couldn't put away a YouTuber with an 0-1 professional boxing record.
"I had fun. You've got to realize I'm not 21 anymore," Mayweather said after the fight. "He was strong, tough and better than I thought he was. I was surprised by him tonight."
As Mayweather left the ring, he smirked. He knows he got away with what he called "legalized bank robbery." Mayweather said he already made $30 million in the buildup for the fight, just from the sponsors that were listed on his trunks, with a larger final purse expected.
The reason Mayweather was able to cash in seems clear: Boxing has failed in many ways to replace his presence. The sport still clamors for Mayweather and everything he brings.
Now 44 years old and retired from real fights since 2017 (and perhaps longer than that, depending on your view of Mayweather's last pro fight against Conor McGregor), Mayweather clearly isn't anywhere near the fighter he was at his peak. He certainly dominated enough of Sunday's fight to earn a "win," if the bout was officially judged, but his performance overall was underwhelming. Sure, Paul likely outweighed Mayweather by 40 to 50 pounds on fight night -- a viable factor -- but it's not an end-all excuse for why Paul survived eight rounds.
"It's the best moment of my life," Paul said at the postfight news conference. "I don't know what to make of it. I can't comprehend it."
Despite the lackluster nature of his performance, Mayweather remains boxing's biggest showman.
He remains the guy who makes people tune into a fight after not watching one for years.
Does that say more about him, boxing fans or the sport of boxing as a whole?
Many mocked the idea of this bout -- a matchup so laughable on paper that you can barely call it a fight. Heck, even Paul said he laughed when he first heard the idea.
But a lot of people were interested; that was clear by the number of times boxing showed up in the top 10 Google Trends on Sunday night and the buzz on social media throughout the card. A fight everybody knew was somewhere between a joke and a spectacle still might end up having the most pay-per-view buys of the year.
Why? Mayweather explained it just days before the fight.
"I am boxing," Mayweather said. "You look at all the young fighters -- they want to fight like Floyd Mayweather. They want to get all the cars and jewelry, all the flash -- that's Floyd Mayweather. We're not going to call it boxing anymore; we're going to call it Floyd Mayweather.
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It's nothing new for Mayweather to exude an arrogance and cockiness that makes him polarizing. People love that "Money" talks his talk and backs it up. No matter how you feel about him, positive or negative, you want to tune in to see him.
"I'm retired from boxing. But I'm not retired from entertainment," Mayweather said. "Nobody has to watch. Nobody has to pay. Do whatever makes you feel good, and I'm going to do what makes me feel good."
And while Mayweather didn't commit to another exhibition bout, and he expressed his doubts of returning to the ring at all during his postfight news conferences, this is a fighter who has returned multiple times from retirement in the past. As long as Mayweather is willing to put on a show, even if it's not really a good one, people will watch.
So what's next? Paul teased a rematch after the fight during his in-ring interview: "It was one of the greatest moments of my life.
Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul II? I don't know. Maybe I can end it next time."
Paul left with a moral victory because he went the distance with the greatest fighter of this generation. A rematch would probably do good numbers too.
Paul was able to land a few punches on Mayweather. Cliff Hawkins/Getty ImagesBut the even more lucrative answer is Jake Paul, Logan's younger brother and a more accomplished boxer with a 3-0 professional record. The revenge theme is already planted with the "gotcha hat" stunt Jake pulled when he snatched Mayweather's cap at a promotional fight event in early May.
Jake told ESPN earlier this week that's a fight he definitely wants.
But that is dependent on whether Mayweather decides he wants to do this again. His age showed in this fight. Though he told ESPN this week he could beat Logan or Jake Paul with his "Z game," it wouldn't be a surprise to see Mayweather leave the sideshow behind for the time being to turn his focus back toward his primary post-career pursuit of promoting boxing.
Ironically, in a sport that has struggled to find Mayweather's true successor, Mayweather hopes to find that fighter himself.
"The ultimate goal is to find the next Floyd Mayweather," Mayweather said. "I'm not the type of fighter that doesn't want to see my records get broken. I want to see these young fighters do it. I hope I'm around to see the next Mayweather."
There are worthy candidates in boxing but no firm takers yet. And until it finds the next Mayweather, boxing still clamors for any type of show the current Mayweather wants to put on, even one like Sunday night's. And if the payday is right, history indicates that Mayweather will show up and collect the check.
American boxer Floyd Mayweather destroyed Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa at the Rizin 14 tournament, knocking him out just two minutes after the start of the fight. Previously, the American dropped his opponent into the ring three times. Prominent promoter Bob Arum stated that only "specific assholes" could watch this fight.
American boxer Floyd Mayweather quickly dealt with his opponent, Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa at the Rizin 14 tournament. He knocked him out just two minutes after the start of the fight. At the same time, the American previously dropped his opponent into the ring three times.
The exhibition match was held according to the rules of boxing, but was supposed to take much less time than a standard fight: only three rounds of three minutes were scheduled. As a result, everything turned out even faster: the fight itself was shorter than the performance of the athletes.
The fight began with the Japanese trying to hit Mayweather, but they all failed. At some point, the American completely dropped his hands, removing all the protection, but even the absence of a block did not help Nasukawa inflict damage on a more stellar opponent.
At the same time, the American constantly smiled mockingly. About a minute after the start, Floyd got two powerful blows to the opponent's head. There is a feeling that he could have delivered them earlier, but decided to give his opponent some head start.
Mayweather's next dangerous attack consisted of two blows in a row: first, the American stunned his opponent with a left hook, and then hit hard in the liver.
Apparently, the Japanese could not move away from this deuce until the end of the battle, because already seven seconds after that hit, the American sent Nasukawa to the first knockdown, hitting his opponent on the head twice. True, to the credit of the kickboxer, he was able to get up quite quickly.
And Mayweather continued to attack, and the second knockdown was not long in coming: it all happened about 30 seconds after the first. First, the American hit Tenshin in the abdomen, and then dealt a strong blow to the head, sending the opponent into the ring. It seemed that the fight was close to the end, but the stubborn Japanese still managed to get up a second time.
The next knockdown also happened pretty quickly. Mayweather got the opponent with a left hook and powerfully hit the forehead. As a result, Nasukawa, staggering slightly, was able to get up this time before the end of the ten-second countdown, but the judges decided to stop the fight.
So we can say that technically Mayweather defeated his opponent by technical knockout. After the fight was stopped, the Japanese could not hold back his tears, although this confrontation was not of an official nature.
So far, the Japanese kickboxer, of course, cannot be compared with Mayweather in terms of achievements, but in professional fights he is currently undefeated. Nasukawa won all 27 career bouts, 20 of which were by knockout.
In December 2016, he knocked out the experienced Thai Saenchai Vanchalong, and in the next fight in the same style he dealt with another famous Thai athlete Amnat Ruenroeng.
Nasukawa has been with Rizin since 2017.
As for Mayweather's achievements, he is the world boxing champion in five weight classes with a record of 50 wins and zero losses.
After his triumph over the Japanese, the American said that his duel with Nasukawa should not be taken as a full return to the sport. Mayweather said this at a press conference at the end of the RIZIN 14 tournament. Recall that this fight will not be included in the official statistics of athletes.
“We are both still undefeated. Tenshin is a great champion and a great fighter. I am still retired and have no intention of returning to boxing. I came back to entertain the Japanese,"
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Also note that prior to the fight, Mayweather revealed that he would receive $9 million for an exhibition fight against Nasukawa.
“If you were offered 9 million for a nine-minute sparring session in Tokyo, would you take it? For me, this is a nine-minute walk, ”Floyd wrote on his Instagram.
Also before the fight between Mayweather and the Japanese kickboxer, boxing promoter Bob Arum spoke on his topic. In his opinion, only fools could watch a fight between two athletes.
“Mayweather vs. Nasukawa? Is this a joke? I think it's a joke. Because it's not a real fight. People who watch this are real assholes.
Floyd needs money for Christmas and New Year, and this is a good way to make money, ”Boxing Scene quotes Arum.
Let us also remind you that before the fight, Nasukawa promised the people of Japan to destroy Mayweather.
“Citizens of Japan. I declare to you that I will destroy Mayweather. Look forward to this fight,” said Nasukawa.
But the New Year's miracle didn't happen.
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September 12, 2016
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39-year-old ex-world champion in five weight categories, former leader of the boxing rating regardless of weight (pound-for-pound) and the highest grossing athlete of our time American Floyd Mayweather Jr. (49-0-0, 27 KO) spent his last fight exactly a year ago, after which he decided to end his career. How handsome lives on a well-deserved rest - in our material.
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The same fight that took place on September 13, 2015. Floyd's rival was Andre Berto, a downed pilot who showed absolutely no resistance to Mayweather, devastatingly losing on the cards of all three judges: 120-108, 118-110, 117-111. Apparently, it worked that Berto's current girlfriend Shantel Jackson, who is also Floyd's ex-common-law wife, who at one time accused him of domestic violence against her, was not a sufficient motivator.
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Mayweather equaled the record of the legendary Rocky Marciano with 49 wins in 49 fights. And according to many colleagues in the boxing workshop, he will definitely aim to break the record, single-handedly writing himself into the history of world boxing, as a fighter who won the most victories in the absence of defeats.
However, another question arises: how to motivate yourself in conditions of complete prosperity, once again take risks at a time when everything is fine anyway? Does Floyd need it himself? He hasn't decided yet.
Fight a la Mayweather - Pacquiao 2 will no longer work. To deceive boxing in this way, calling the confrontation the fight of the century, and in the end getting what you got is overkill. The viewer's expectations were deceived, he will not pay more fabulous money for boxing from Floyd. Recall that the fight with Pacquiao collected a record number of pay-per-view views - 4.4 million. The previous record was recorded during the fight between Mayweather and Oscar de la Hoya in 2007 and was equal to 2.48 million views.
Alternatively, Floyd could arrange a fight with former UFC champion MMA fighter Conor McGregor.
But what are the rules for this confrontation? It is clear that in a fight according to the rules of boxing, it will be impossible to beat Floyd, and in a fight according to the rules of mixed martial arts, Conor will prevail. In any case, this is now the most discussed option related to the return of Money to business.
Floyd visited the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he was a frequent guest at fights with the participation of boxers from the American team. The best selection is the personal presence at the main boxing starts of the four years. “I am here to find future world boxing champions,” he wrote. Floyd himself is the owner of the bronze medal in OI 1996 years old in Atlanta.
One way or another, Mayweather does not stay away from boxing. Maintaining the tone is facilitated by our own promotional company Mayweather Promotions, which is under development. Mayweather personally controls the progress of signing contracts with hot prospects and organizes boxing shows.
The next tournament will take place on September 16
Mayweather's general financial condition is unknown. However, the fact that he received about $ 300 million just for the fight with Pacquiao can say a lot. No wonder Floyd regularly appears in the top of the highest paid athletes. Almost a third of the above amount is precious jewelry and other attributes of luxury.
Floyd has been to Moscow several times. On one of his visits, he visited an Orthodox church. I have never been so happy. God could have chosen someone else, but I'm glad I'm one of the chosen ones.
In his spare time, Floyd has a love for the arts. In the company of close friends, in particular, musician Justin Bieber, Mayweather is not averse to performing several lyrical and not very songs with a guitar. “I got lost, I don’t know where, I looked at a wonderful miracle” ...
Collection of champion belts. Five weight classes 19years in the ring.
Mayweather regularly plays at a bookmaker, betting mainly on basketball and American football.
One day, the boxer's audience saw a photo of a check for a bet of $ 1.1 million on the Web. And this example is far from the only one. How much Money drains at adventurous rates and the so-called Dogon, history is silent.
Floyd loves money more than anything. His nickname speaks for itself - Money.
Outside of boxing, Mayweather has a lot of free time. As the boxer himself admits, his old dream is to travel the world. And judging by the marks on the map, he did a great job in this matter. Here is Floyd in the Maldives mastering a new kind of sup-surfing for himself (surfing on a board with a paddle).
In the Dubai desert.
In Egyptian.
In the Roman Colosseum.
In Paris…
A few weeks ago, Floyd started posting videos of his workouts, which he says he resumed in order to… not specified why. In general, Floyd keeps his nose to the wind, perfectly navigating the current market realities. He knows how to warm up the audience's interest in his person, and perhaps he will still have his last word.
