Floyd Mayweather News
Former NFL star Chad Johnson set to face BKFC veteran on Mayweather-Paul undercard
Cole Shelton - May 13, 2021
Chad Johnson now has an opponent for his boxing debut on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul undercard. The former NFL wide receiver recently announced he would be boxing on the undercard and many were eager to see who Johnson would face.
Michael Bisping slams Floyd, Paul, ‘Dildo’ Danis and all the other “idiots” who turned the honorable sport of fighting into a “circus act”
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2021
Michael Bisping has taken a shot at several current and former fighters for turning combat sports into what he calls a “circus act”. Many MMA and boxing fans have been split on whether or not they actually like the direction of travel with respect to the “celebrity boxing” that we’ve seen in the last few years. There’s a morbid curiosity amongst some, whereas others want to kill it before it can go even further.
Conor McGregor trashes Floyd Mayweather for taking a fight with Logan Paul: “Whatever way you spin this, it’s sad."
Christopher Taylor - May 6, 2021
Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on the upcoming boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. Mayweather (50-0), who is considered one of the greatest boxers to ever grace the squared circle, will take on Paul (0-1) on June 6.
Video | Jake Paul causes brawl after stealing Floyd Mayweather’s hat
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2021
Jake Paul is continuing to cause waves in the combat sports world. On Thursday, Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather were set for their first faceoff and press conference to promote their June 6th bout. Many fans were excited about it but the most memorable moment of the event was Jake Paul starting a brawl after stealing Mayweather’s hat.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul official, now set for June 6
Drake Riggs - April 27, 2021
It’s happening. The previously teased exhibition match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul is now official for the first week of June. Tuesday, the legendary 50-0 boxing great in Mayweather revealed the new date and location for his upcoming match. On June 6 live from the home of the NFL’s Miami, Dolphins, it will be Mayweather vs. Paul in the Hard Rock Stadium – a venue with a capacity of 65,326. The event will be aired on Showtime.
Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather in the works for June 5
Adam D Martin - April 22, 2021
The upcoming boxing exhibition bout between YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul and the legend Floyd Mayweather is set to take place on June 5. The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger was the first to report that Paul vs. Mayweather will take place on June 5, along with the details of the proposed matchup. According to Coppinger, Mayweather’s weight limit will be capped at 160lbs for the fight, while Paul can’t weigh in at more than 190lbs. This boxing card will be carried live on Showtime pay-per-view.
Henry Cejudo claims he is fighting Floyd Mayweather: 'The Triple C vs the Olympic bronze medalist'
Drake Riggs - April 9, 2021
Crazy boxing fights are all the rage in 2021. We’ve already seen MMA to boxing crossovers in the past, and vice versa, but now Henry Cejudo aims to be next to make the move. Taking to Twitter on Friday, the former UFC dual-division champion teased what would be a huge showdown with Floyd Mayweather.
Conor McGregor sends birthday message to nemesis Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - February 19, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has sent a birthday message to one of his chief rivals, undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor and Mayweather met in the boxing ring in 2017 in a massive crossover spectacle. McGregor, who was making his pro boxing debut, performed surprisingly well in the fight’s early rounds, but was ultimately stopped by a volley of 10th-round punches.
Floyd Mayweather reveals Logan Paul fight will take place in Japan, says he's boxing Jake Paul after
Cole Shelton - February 4, 2021
Floyd Mayweather has revealed his upcoming exhibition bout against Logan Paul will take place in Tokyo, Japan. Mayweather and Paul were supposed to fight on February 20 but the bout was officially postponed and many wondered if the fight would even happen. Yet, Mayweather took to Instagram to reveal the fight will take place in Tokyo.
Jake Paul uses poem to call out Floyd Mayweather, "Money" issues fiery response
Tom Taylor - February 4, 2021
Jake Paul is already looking past his boxing match with former MMA fighter Ben Askren, setting his sights on a future showdown with Floyd Mayweather. Paul is slated to meet Askren in an eight-round pro boxing match on April 17. While that fight with the former ONE and Bellator champion figures to be an interesting challenge for Paul, he’s already thinking about what he wants next: a fight with unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul exhibition boxing match postponed
Adam Martin - February 2, 2021
The upcoming exhibition boxing fight between legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Logan Paul has officially been postponed. Floyd vs. Paul was set to take place on February 20 on pay-per-view. However, the fight is delayed indefinitely. Fanmio founder and CEO Solomon Engel provided the following statement to ESPN about the current state of this potential matchup.
Logan Paul says Floyd Mayweather fight "is still going to happen"
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2021
YouTube celebrity Logan Paul says his exhibition boxing match with unbeaten legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still going to happen. Paul and Mayweather were originally expected to meet in the ring in February. Last week, however, reports surfaced that the bout has been postponed due to “lack of interest.”
Floyd Mayweather "knows he would lose" McGregor, Pacquiao rematches, says manager
Tom Taylor - January 18, 2021
Audie Attar, the manager behind Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao, believes Floyd Mayweather would lose to both men if he fought them in 2020. Mayweather holds wins over both Pacquiao and McGregor. He fought Pacquiao in 2015, winning a decision in a fight that was widely panned for its lack of action. He then fought McGregor in 2017, in the UFC star’s boxing debut, and picked up a 10th-round TKO win.
Dana White explains why Floyd Mayweather talks went nowhere: "The world imploded"
Adam Martin - January 11, 2021
UFC president Dana White gave an update on the lack of talks with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, saying it’s because “the world imploded.” White and Mayweather were famously photographed sitting courtside at an LA Clippers vs. Boston Celtics NBA game in Los Angeles. But that was back in December 2019, well before COVID-19 caused a global pandemic. White had said at the time of the meeting that he had an agreement with Mayweather to work together in 2020, but that never happened. White said last summer that he had some talks going on with Mayweather, but so far, those talks have gone nowhere.
Jake Paul says brother is "f*cked" against Mayweather, fight is bad for boxing
Tom Taylor - December 31, 2020
Jake Paul has made some very surprising comments about his brother Logan’s upcoming exhibition bout with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. The Paul brothers, both YouTube stars, have risen to prominence inside the combat sports bubble after a series of high-profile boxing matches with other celebrities.
Mike Tyson roasts Logan Paul with face-to-face Floyd Mayweather prediction
Tom Taylor - December 30, 2020
Mike Tyson is expecting Floyd Mayweather to wipe the floor with Logan Paul, and he’s not afraid to say it to Paul’s face. Mayweather and Paul are expected to meet in a controversial boxing exhibition match this February. Given that Mayweather is regarded as one of the best boxers ever, and that Paul is 0-1 as a pro boxer, the widespread expectation is that Paul is in for a beating—whether he has a size advantage or not.
Oscar De La Hoya interested in 'revenge fight' with Floyd Mayweather
Drake Riggs - December 29, 2020
Logan Paul "will give Floyd trouble," says Victor Ortiz
Tom Taylor - December 29, 2020
Former WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz believes that YouTube star turned boxer Logan Paul has the skills to give Floyd Mayweather trouble in the ring. Paul is scheduled to meet Mayweather, who is widely regarded as one of the best boxers ever, in a controversial exhibition match on February 20.
Logan Paul issues scathing response to Canelo Alvarez
Chris Taylor - December 26, 2020
Logan Paul has issued a scathing response to Canelo Alvarez after the boxing great accused the Youtuber and his brother Jake of disrespecting the sport. Alvarez (54-1-2) is the consensus best boxer in the world, and reaffirmed his No. 1 P4P ranking earlier this month when he defeated the much larger Callum Smith by lopsided decision.