Floyd Mayweather News
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.
Ben Askren teases best 2 of 3 falls wrestling match with Floyd Mayweather after he defeats Jake Paul
Cole Shelton - February 5, 2021
Ben Askren says he will be wrestling Floyd Mayweather after he beats Jake Paul. Askren is ending his retirement for a boxing match against YouTuber, Jake Paul on April 17. It is a fight that has captured the attention of the sporting world given Askren is a world-class wrestler while Paul is coming off his highlight-reel KO win over Nate Robinson.
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.
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 roasts "bum" Conor McGregor after KO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257
Adam Martin - January 24, 2021
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather trashed former opponent Conor McGregor after getting knocked out at UFC 257, calling him a “bum.” McGregor was brutally knocked out in the second round of his UFC 257 main event fight with Poirier on Saturday night. After starting off strong in the first round, McGregor’s mobility was compromised in the second round from low kicks by Poirier, and he was soon stopped and finished with strikes. Since losing, we have seen a number of McGregor’s rivals like Jake Paul and Patricio Pitbull talking smack to the Irishman, and now Mayweather has joined in.
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.
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
Oscar De La Hoya has remained in the boxing scene since his retirement in 2008. It just hasn’t been as a professional boxer in the ring. Known as “The Golden Boy” during his time competing, De La Hoya would go on to creating Golden Boy Promotions where he’s hosted countless events over the years. 12 years outside of active competition and it would appear that the East Los Angeles native is getting the itch again.
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.
Photo | Logan Paul pokes fun at size difference in Floyd Mayweather boxing match
Adam Martin - December 14, 2020
YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul poked fun at opponent Floyd Mayweather, posting a picture highlighting the size difference between the two. Paul and Mayweather will meet on February 20 in an exhibition boxing bout that is expected to do massive pay-per-view numbers, even though the sportsbooks have Mayweather listed as an astronomical favorite to win the fight. Despite only having one pro boxing match, Paul brings a lot of eyeballs due to his background on YouTube, and the possibility of big money got Mayweather involved. Mayweather, of course, is 50-0 as a pro boxer and is the highest-paid combat sports athlete of all time.
Logan Paul plans to KO Floyd Mayweather to pull off the "greatest upset in the history of sports"
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2020
Logan Paul is looking to make history on February 20. Paul, who is 0-1 as a pro boxer but more known as a YouTuber, will return to the ring to fight arguably the greatest of all-time in Floyd Mayweather. Many fans were shocked by the booking, and even Paul was surprised that Mayweather took the fight.
Daniel Cormier will not watch Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul, calls it a "work"
Adam Martin - December 8, 2020
UFC legend Daniel Cormier says he will not watch the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul special exhibition boxing match, calling it a “work.” The Mayweather vs. Paul matchup was officially announced this week and the two will meet on February 20 in a special exhibition bout. Initially, reaction to the matchup has been mixed, with some fans saying that the fight is a joke, while others are intrigued by the spectacle of it all. Count Cormier in the camp of the former, as the former UFC double champion has no interest in watching this fight.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul betting odds released for special exhibition boxing mach
Adam Martin - December 7, 2020
The opening betting odds have been released for the upcoming special exhibition boxing bout between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. On Sunday, Mayweather and Paul broke the internet when they announced the long-rumored fight against each other was official. The two will meet on February 20 in a blockbuster pay-per-view fight that is expected to sell millions of PPVs. It’s being billed as a special exhibition bout owing to the size discrepancy between the two men, not to mention the experience difference. But the fight will still have a winner declared by the WBC, similar to the recent Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. bout.
Floyd Mayweather officially announces boxing match against Logan Paul
Adam Martin - December 6, 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather announced on social media that he will take on YouTuber Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in 2021. After rumors abounded recently about a Mayweather vs. Paul matchup, Mayweather officially revealed the news on his Instagram on Sunday. “Money” shared a promo video on social channels that revealed the date of the bout is February 20, 2021. As of right now, we don’t have any more details, though Mayweather said they are coming soon. Also mentioned is that fans can purchase the pay-per-view early.
Floyd Mayweather "proud" of Nate Robinson, blasts NBA players for making fun of him
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2020
Floyd Mayweather is proud of his friend, Nate Robinson for stepping in the ring even though the result did not go his way. In the co-main event on the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. card, Robinson took on YouTuber Jake Paul. Unfortunately for the three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion, he was brutally knocked out in the second round.