Floyd Mayweather News
Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral services
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2020
Floyd Mayweather will be paying for George Floyd’s funeral services. On May 25, Floyd was killed after police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on the neck of George for over eight minutes. Chauvin was fired the day after but did not get charged with murder until May 29. The killing of Floyd, an African-American, has caused protests and riots around the world for Black Lives Matter and justice for George.
A.J. McKee wants to box Floyd Mayweather after he becomes Bellator champ-champ
Cole Shelton - May 7, 2020
A.J. McKee is looking to become a champ-champ in Bellator and then go into boxing to challenge Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather has not boxed professionally since he defeated Conor McGregor in the summer of 2016. It was a highly-anticipated bout, and McKee thinks he can capture that same momentum.
Floyd Mayweather shuts down plans to fight again in 2020
Adam Martin - March 19, 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has shut down his plans to fight again in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent deaths of his family members. Many boxing and martial arts gyms have shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe, making it hard for athletes to train for fights. Not only that, but venues can’t be booked and it’s difficult to get excited for big fights right now given what’s going on in the world. With the world economy in disarray, it doesn’t seem like the right time for a big-money combat sports event, which Mayweather’s return would qualify as.
Josie Harris, ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather, dead at 40
Adam Martin - March 11, 2020
Josie Harris, the mother of three children with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, has passed away at age 40 after being found dead in her car. TMZ Sports confirmed that Harris was found dead at her home in Valencia, California on Tuesday night after being found unresponsive in her vehicle. Police pronounced Harris dead at the scene and said they are investigating this as a death and not as a homicide. TMZ was told no foul play was involved. Mayweather has yet to comment on the matter.
Khabib Nurmagomedov willing to box Floyd Mayweather for 11 rounds in exchange for 1 round of MMA
Natasha Hooper - March 2, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is prepared to go 11 rounds of boxing with Floyd Mayweather, but it comes at a price. Rumors have been circulating that boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC president Dana White are working together to create a crossover fight. “Pretty Boy” will expect to bank a cheque if he collides against an MMA fighter, so who better to face then the undefeated “Eagle”, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Deontay Wilder receives message of support from Floyd Mayweather following Fury loss
Tom Taylor - February 24, 2020
Over the weekend, Deontay Wilder tasted defeat for the first time, succumbing to a volley of seventh-round punches from Tyson Fury. This first loss also marked the end of Wilder’s reign as WBC heavyweight champion. While Wilder is no doubt disappointed with the way things unfolded in the ring on Saturday night, he’s received well-wishes from many members of the combat sports community. One of the latest to chime in is undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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 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.
Team Mayweather sends a warning to Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
Team Mayweather has sent former adversary Conor McGregor a warning ahead of his UFC 246 bout with Donald Cerrone. McGregor and Mayweather faced off in a blockbuster boxing match back in August of 2016, with ‘Money May’ emerging victorious by tenth round TKO.
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.
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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing odds released
Adam Martin - November 25, 2019
The opening odds have been released for a potential boxing match between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. The SuperBook opened up the odds for a potential boxing match between Nurmagomedov and Mayweather. Check them out below, courtesy of Covers.
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.
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 says he is officially done with the 'very brutal sport' of boxing
Cole Shelton - November 21, 2019
Floyd Mayweather says his time inside the ring is over. Mayweather, who is 50-0, last fought professionally against Conor McGregor in August of 2017. There, he TKO’d the UFC superstar in the 10th round. For the 42-year-old, he says he has no interest in boxing anymore after seeing several boxers pass away recently.