Floyd Mayweather News
Rizin keen to book Nate Diaz vs Floyd Mayweather
Andrew Whitelaw - October 10, 2022
Rizin are interested in booking a boxing super fight between Nate Diaz and Floyd Mayweather. The Stockton legend is now a free agent having fought out his UFC contract with a submission win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279. In his post fight interview, the 37-year-old said,
Fans call racism after politician throws flowers at Floyd Mayweather during Rizin 38
Andrew Whitelaw - September 28, 2022
Floyd Mayweather got the job done with TKO win in the second round of his exhibition fight with Mikuru Asakura at Rizin 38 last weekend. But it was a moment before the bout started that made waves online. After the Japanese was handed a bouquet of flowers in the ring, Takushi Okuno – leader of Burdock political party then threw Mayweather’s down at his feet in a sign of clear disrespect towards the boxing icon.
Floyd Mayweather set to face British YouTuber Deji Olatunji on November 13
Susan Cox - September 26, 2022
Floyd Mayweather is set to face British YouTuber Deji Olatunji on November 13th, 2022. It was officially announced today that Floyd Mayweather will meet Deji Olatunji at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai this coming November.
Noboyuki Sakakibara apologizes after “vile individual” disrespected Floyd Mayweather at Super RIZIN
Susan Cox - September 26, 2022
Noboyuki Sakakibara is apologizing after ‘vile individual’ disrespected Floyd Mayweather at Super RIZIN. Super RIZIN featured Floyd Mayweather’s return to Japan to fight Mikuru Asakura on Saturday September 24th at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama.
Floyd Mayweather stops Mikuru Asakura in Round 2 at Super RIZIN (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 25, 2022
Floyd Mayweather picked up another exhibition victory at Super RIZIN. Mayweather took on MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in an exhibition boxing match inside Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This bout was scheduled for three rounds, but Mayweather only needed two. He scored a knockout victory over Asakura in the second stanza.
Floyd Mayweather reveals payday for his exhibition match in RIZIN: "It's always a few million a minute"
Cole Shelton - September 21, 2022
Floyd Mayweather will be getting paid when he faces MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in a boxing exhibition match at RIZIN 38 at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on September 25. The fight will only be nine minutes, and even though it is short and an exhibition, Mayweather still got a hefty purse for it. He has said he wants to work smarter and not harder for his money and he’s doing just that as he revealed he is making a few million every minute.
Floyd Mayweather reveals plan to box 'The Notorious' again: "Me and Conor McGregor in 2023"
Ryan Harkness - September 21, 2022
Rumors have been circulating since mid-summer about a Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor rematch in boxing, and now ‘Money’ himself has come out and publicly called for the fight in 2023. Mayweather is set to fight popular social media celebrity and MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in Japan at Super RIZIN on September 25th. It’s not a serious or competitive bout, but the money is extremely good. According to Floyd, he’ll pocket $20 million for the nine minute boxing match … which could end quickly if Mayweather decides not to play with his food.
Floyd Mayweather reportedly set to box YouTuber Deji on November 13th in Dubai
Josh Evanoff - September 14, 2022
Floyd Mayweather is reportedly working on another exhibition match with a YouTuber. ‘Money’ is set to return to the boxing ring later this month in Japan. Mayweather will face MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura at the Saitama Super Arena, and will be his second bout in RIZIN. He first faced Tenshin Nasukawa in December 2018.
Dana White blasts reports of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather 2: "It's all bulls*it"
Josh Evanoff - July 28, 2022
UFC president Dana White has shot down rumors of Conor McGregor returning to boxing. In August 2017, fans were treated to a super fight between two of the biggest combat sports stars ever. At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, then-lightweight champion McGregor met undefeated professional boxer, Floyd Mayweather.
UFC President Dana White shoots down the idea of a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch: "He will return in the cage"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2022
UFC president Dana White isn’t interested in Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather 2. In August 2017, fans were treated to a crossover superfight at the T-Mobile Arena. After a long press tour and build-up, Conor McGregor clashed with Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring.
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather reportedly in discussions for potential rematch
Josh Evanoff - June 23, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor may share the boxing ring with Floyd Mayweather again soon. According to a report from FightHype, there are discussions ongoing for a rematch between the two megastars. The report comes following McGregor putting up an intriguing post on Instagram earlier today. The post showed a shot of their first fight, with a simple caption.
Logan Paul says Floyd Mayweather's team offered him a rematch: "Bro, pay me for the first f*****g fight"
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2022
Logan Paul claims Floyd Mayweather’s team reached out to offer him a rematch. Paul and Mayweather fought in June of 2021 with the fight going all eight rounds in an exhibition bout. Since then, however, Paul has accused Mayweather of not paying him – roughly two to five million, he revealed – but the pro boxer came out and said that was not true and the YouTuber-turned-boxer wanted a rematch.
Floyd Mayweather set to return to RIZIN FF, faces Mikuru Asakura
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2022
Floyd Mayweather will be returning to Japan to fight for RIZIN FF. Mayweather who fought kickboxing phenom Tenshin Nasukawa and knocked him out under the RIZIN FF banner in December of 2019, has struck another deal with the promotion. RIZIN FF announced that Mayweather will take on MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in an exhibition boxing match in September.
Logan Paul reflects on Floyd Mayweather bout one year later: "Hard to hit, but even harder to collect money from"
Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2022
Logan Paul has reflected upon his fight with Floyd Mayweather one year later. One year ago in Miami, fans were treated to one of the strangest matchups in boxing history. Despite being an 0-1 professional boxer, Logan Paul faced off against the 50-0 Floyd Mayweather. Granted, it was in an exhibition setting.
Floyd Mayweather drops Don Moore with a nasty body shot in Abu Dhabi (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2022
Floyd Mayweather gave Don Moore a beatdown in Abu Dhabi. Mayweather and Moore collided in an eight-round exhibition match on May 21. The bout was initially supposed to take place atop a helipad in Dubai. Plans changed after the passing of UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.
Floyd Mayweather announces helipad boxing event is back on for this weekend
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022
Floyd Mayweather will still be boxing after all. Mayweather was supposed to box Don Moore on May 14th atop the helicopter landing pad at Burj Al Khalifa Hotel in Dubai. Former UFC champion Anderson Silva was set to be on the card as well. However, just days before the event, due to the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which has prompted the country to announce a three-day suspension of work, the event was canceled.
‘Mayweather vs. Moore’ fight card set to feature Anderson Silva and Badou Jack
Susan Cox - May 3, 2022
It has been confirmed that boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will make his return to the squared circle for a special eight-round exhibition match against fellow undefeated pugilist ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore. The event will take place on Saturday May 14, 2022 atop the helicopter landing pad at Burj Al Khalifa Hotel in Dubai.
Aljamain Sterling reveals he challenged Floyd Mayweather to fight after ‘Money’ attempted to pick up his fiancé
Susan Cox - April 22, 2022
UFC star Aljamain Sterling has revealed Floyd Mayweather tried to ‘steal’ his girlfriend back in 2016 when the pair were out in the same venue. Sterling (21-3 MMA) most recently retained his bantamweight title at UFC 273, defeating Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) by a split decision. It was the second time the two met, the first being at UFC 259 in March of 2021, where Sterling was awarded the title after Yan was disqualified by an illegal knee.