Floyd Mayweather News
Floyd Mayweather would rematch Conor McGregor if the money’s right
Adam Martin - February 23, 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather says he is open to a rematch against UFC superstar Conor McGregor provided the money’s right. Mayweather and McGregor first met in the summer of 2017 for a boxing superfight that shattered all sorts of financial records. Though Mayweather totally outclassed McGregor in that fight and finished him via 10th-round TKO, there have always been rumors that a rematch could eventually happen due to the sheer amount of money that is potentially available for both men to make.
Floyd Mayweather admits he 'didn’t really train' for Conor McGregor fight
Natasha Hooper - February 17, 2020
A boxing rematch between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather could be in the cards in 2020. Since making a statement return to the UFC against Donald Cerrone, McGregor has been dropping hints about his next move. Whilst a Jorge Masvidal matchup could be on the horizon, the Irishman could also be inching closer to a boxing return.
Floyd Mayweather accused of assault, but never put his hands on the accuser
Natasha Hooper - February 4, 2020
A police report filed in Miami accused Floyd Mayweather of assault at a Miami hotel. However, all parties have agreed that Mayweather never put his hands on the accuser. On February 1, the day before the Super Bowl, 32-year old Ricco Kimborough claimed he recognized Floyd Mayweather who was standing at the valet stand with his security team at the Fontainebleau Hilton at around 8.30 am.
Floyd Mayweather teases fights with Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov following UFC 246
Adam D Martin - January 19, 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather took to social media last night after UFC 246 to tease fights against both Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2020. Mayweather always tries to insert himself into the news even when he’s not the one competing. On Saturday, McGregor returned to the Octagon after a 14-month layoff to knock out Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246. Following the event, Mayweather teased a fight against McGregor and one against Nurmagomedov.
Conor McGregor wants to box Floyd Mayweather again: 'I know I beat Floyd if we rematch'
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2020
Conor McGregor is looking to rematch Floyd Mayweather. The two fought back in the summer of 2017 in one of the most hyped combat sports fights of all-time. It paired the biggest MMA star against the biggest boxing star, in the boxing ring where, in the end, it was Mayweather who got the job done.
Bryce Mitchell calls out Floyd Mayweather: 'I'll hit Floyd so damn hard he'll be able to read a book'
Cole Shelton - December 10, 2019
Bryce Mitchell is the latest MMA fighter to call out Floyd Mayweather. Yet, the Arkansas native says his issue with the boxer happened 10 years ago and he wants to fight him for it. Bryce Mitchell also says he’ll hit Mayweather so hard he’ll finally be able to read. Of course, Conor McGregor joked that the boxer couldn’t read in the lead up to their fight.
Dana White confirms he will be working with Floyd Mayweather and that a deal is in place
Natasha Hooper - December 5, 2019
Dana White has confirmed speculation that a deal is in the works with Floyd Mayweather. Last month, rumours surfaced that the retired boxer would be making a cross-over into MMA. The undefeated 42-year old experienced an MMA clash first hand when he faced the UFC former two-division champion, Conor McGregor in a boxing bout. Mayweather won the 2017 bout by TKO and hasn’t fought since. However, last month he revealed that he has two fights planned for 2020 including a UFC cross-over bout. Rumours were bolstered as photos showed Mayweather sitting at a Basketball game accompanied by Dana White.
TJ Dillashaw wants boxing match against Floyd Mayweather
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
TJ Dillashaw is interested in boxing Floyd Mayweather. The former UFC bantamweight champion is currently suspended until January of 2021 due to a USADA violation for EPO use. He says he has been using that time to rehab his shoulders, but he says he will also use the time to improve his boxing if a Mayweather fight can happen.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. says he will 'whoop Dana White’s ass' if Floyd Jr. fights for UFC
Natasha Hooper - November 25, 2019
Floyd Mayweather recently announced online that he is coming out of retirement to fight two more times. While no fight is formally announced, it is speculated that the boxing superstar will be working in some semblance with the UFC. Images of Mayweather spotted court-side with UFC President Dana White only fuelled rumours that the boxer will be working with the MMA promotion.
Floyd Mayweather targeting two fights in 2020, including UFC crossover
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather made headlines earlier this week when he announced that he was coming out of retirment in 2020. The now 42-year-old, Mayweather, has not stepped foot inside the ring since defeating Conor McGregor by tenth round TKO in their blockbuster fight from August of 2017.
Odds revealed for Floyd Mayweather's next opponent, promotion
Adam Martin - November 22, 2019
The odds have been revealed for boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent and in what promotion the fight would take place in. The online sportsbook BetOnline revealed the odds for the next possible opponent for Mayweather, as well as what promotion the fight would take place in.
Floyd Mayweather says he's coming out of retirement in 2020, Dana White shares Instagram post
Adam Martin - November 21, 2019
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather said on social media Thursday night he’s coming out of retirement, and UFC president Dana White was quick to share the news. Mayweather announced on his Instagram lately Thursday that he is coming out of retirement in 2020. This is what he wrote.
Floyd Mayweather gets called out by China's richest man
Tom Taylor - October 28, 2019
Over the last few years, undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has stepped into the boxing ring with mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor and kickboxing wunderkind Tenshin Nasukawa, stopping both. After answering calls to fight these other combat sports athletes, he’s now being called out by a figure from well outside the combat sports bubble: Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. Ma made his callout of Mayweather in a video posted to Manny Pacquiao’s Instagram account. Pacquiao, who has shared the ring with Mayweather before, also called for a fight with Mayweather.
Henry Cejudo and Kelvin Gastelum call out Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather
Natasha Hooper - September 30, 2019
Whether it’s Valentina Shevchenko, Dominick Cruz or Jose Aldo, Henry Cejudo is always willing to call out his fellow fighters. This weekend was no exception. On Saturday, Cejudo took to Twitter to call out Conor McGregor as well as boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather announces exhibition rematch against Manny Pacquiao
Adam Martin - September 15, 2019
Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather has announced he will be taking on rival Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition rematch in Tokyo, Japan. “Money” took to his Instagram to share the following video with the news of the matchup. Here’s what Mayweather said.
Floyd Mayweather Sr: I would beat the s**t out of Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2019
Floyd Mayweather Sr., father of undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., was recently informed about the latest legal turmoil of Conor McGregor. Earlier this month, footage was released of McGregor punching an older man — a man who was not much younger than Mayweather Sr.— inside a bar in Dublin.
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather get heated on social media
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2019
In May of 2015, Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao in one of the biggest fights in boxing history — although the action itself was not particularly memorable. More than four years later, when Mayweather is ostensibly retired and Pacquiao is enjoying a major resurgence at 40 years old, there is still widespread interest in a rematch between them.
Manager: Khabib Nurmagomedov could fight GSP 'before Tony'
Tom Taylor - July 18, 2019
After Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor at UFC 229 in October, there was some discussion about him potentially crossing over to boxing to battle Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring— just as McGregor did in 2017. Since then, however, talk of a Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match has almost completely fizzled out. Yet Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz claims that Mayweather is still begging for the matchup.