Floyd Mayweather News
Floyd Mayweather says he is returning to fight Manny Pacquiao this year
Thomas Taylor - September 15, 2018
Floyd Mayweather isn’t done yet. That’s according to his latest Instagram post, in which he claims he is coming back to rematch Manny Pacquiao “this year.” See this post, which includes video of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao meeting in Japan, below.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. says Mayweather-McGregor rematch is "being talked about"
Tom Taylor - September 3, 2018
Over the last few weeks, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor’s beef has heated back up, as the undefeated boxer and Irish MMA superstar have exchanged a bit of trash talk on Twitter. These recent skirmishes have Floyd Mayweather’s father believing that Mayweather and McGregor will fight again. In his eyes, Conor McGregor is probably eager for the opportunity to try to avenge his 2017 loss to Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather fires back at Conor McGregor after training invitation is rejected
Tom Taylor - August 29, 2018
Just when it looked like Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor’s beef was in the past, it seems to have heated back up. Over the weekend, Mayweather actually made some complimentary remarks about McGregor, and event invited the Irish star to come train at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas ahead of his UFC 229 lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Conor McGregor responds to Floyd Mayweather's praise, training invitation
Thomas Taylor - August 28, 2018
In a recent interview with TMZ, Floyd Mayweather sent some praise in the direction Conor McGregor, who he famously defeated in a boxing match in August of 2017. Mayweather also invited McGregor to come train at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas ahead of his UFC 229 title fight with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Olive branch extended?
One year later Conor McGregor reflects on his epic fight with Floyd Mayweather
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2018
One year ago today UFC superstar Conor McGregor made his professional boxing debut opposite undefeated legend of the sport Floyd Mayweather. The brash Irish fighter surprised many doubters with his performance against Mayweather.
Firas Zahabi wants Georges St-Pierre to box Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - June 20, 2018
If Firas Zahabi gets his way, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre will follow up in the footsteps of Conor McGregor and step into the boxing ring with undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. Zahabi shared his hopes for a St-Pierre vs. Mayweather boxing match on a recent episode of the JRE MMA Show.
Floyd Mayweather puts an end to MMA talk — sort of
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2018
Earlier this year, one of the hottest topics in combat sports was boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s potential move to MMA. Mayweather and his team repeatedly expressed interest in a move to the UFC’s Octagon, while UFC President Dana White suggested there had been negotiations between the boxer and the promotion, and UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley even offered to train the boxer. Well, it sounds like we can finally put all of that talk to bed. For now, at least.
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather says he started MMA training but needs to focus on promoting boxers
Drake Riggs - May 21, 2018
“I started training [for MMA] But then I had to start focusing back on promoting these fighters. ‘Cause these fighters I want these fighters to surpass me not be like me. To be in the sport and make over a billion dollars, I didn’t do it by myself.”
Bobby Green to Floyd Mayweather: “I’ll kill you. I’ll strangle you out in the back of a parking lot."
Chris Taylor - April 28, 2018
Bobby Green to Floyd Mayweather: “I’ll kill you. I’ll strangle you out in the back of a parking lot.” UFC lightweight fighter Bobby Green will return to the octagon at June’s UFC 225 pay-per-view event in Chicago against fellow veteran Clay Guida.
Vitor Belfort on Floyd Mayweather's chances in MMA: "I think he doesn’t have a chance even against the young kids"
Chris Taylor - April 15, 2018
Vitor Belfort on Floyd Mayweather’s chances in MMA: “I think he doesn’t have a chance even against the young kids” Former UFC champion Vitor Belfort will return to the octagon on May 12 in his home country when he takes on fellow Brazilian Lyoto Machida on the main card of UFC 224.
Floyd Mayweather has some advice for Conor McGregor following "bus attack" in Brooklyn
Chris Taylor - April 8, 2018
Floyd Mayweather has some advice for Conor McGregor following “bus attack” in Brooklyn Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather retired from the sport following his tenth-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor this past August which improved his record to a miraculous 50-0.
Dana White admits an MMA fight probably "goes very badly" for Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - April 5, 2018
In the year 2018, when so few things seem to make any sense, one of the most talked about stories in combat sports has been undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather’s potential move to MMA. While this narrative was initially met with widespread skepticism, Mayweather, his team, and even UFC President Dana White have continued to throw gas on the fire, assuring that it could actually happen. White’s latest comments on Floyd Mayweather’s possible move to MMA occurred on The Jim Rome Show, where he once again claimed it was a real possibility. On the show, White explained why he can envision an MMA rematch between Mayweather and UFC star Conor McGregor, who the boxer defeated in the ring back in August.
Floyd Mayweather claims there's a 50-50 chance he'll compete in "very brutal" MMA this year
Tom Taylor - March 27, 2018
The rampant talk of Floyd Mayweather’s potential move to MMA continues. The ostensibly retired boxer is now claiming that he’s begun the early phases of his preparation, and that there’s a 50-50 chance he’ll fight in four-ounce gloves before the end of 2018.
Tyron Woodley updates on Floyd Mayweather's MMA training
Tom Taylor - March 26, 2018
Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather wants to test his mettle in the perilous arena of mixed martial arts. At the very least, that’s what he wants us to believe. Regardless of whether or not the 41-year-old Mayweather ever actually makes this jump, he’ll reportedly begin game-planning and training with UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley very soon. Woodley, who offered to prepare Mayweather for his MMA debut, updated on the boxer’s transition in an interview with TMZ. Apparently, his role in Mayweather’s training will have more to do with game-planning than actual hands-on training, though there could be a few legitimate training sessions peppered in throughout the process.
VIDEO | Tyron Woodley Gives Update on His Shoulder & Training with Floyd Mayweather
Drake Riggs - March 21, 2018
.@TWooodley hops on @UFCtonight and dishes on his shoulder, training @FloydMayweather and there being no real #1 contenders in his division! pic.twitter.com/C5IyDuF9e0 — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 22, 2018
VIDEO | Dominick Cruz Gives Floyd Mayweather a Hint for MMA, Says He Would Beat Him With One Arm
Drake Riggs - March 20, 2018
“Well let’s put it this way… We saw Conor McGregor cross over to boxing within six to eight months and face what has said to be the best boxer on Earth, yes or no? Yes. I would say that if Floyd Mayweather needs six to eight months to prepare for his first MMA fight and he wants to fight one of the best in the world, I could make that with one arm and fight him. And that’s just the way it is.
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather Will Apply for His MMA License
Justin Golightly - March 19, 2018
We said it wouldn’t happen. We said it didn’t make any sense. We made fun of people that thought it was going down. Sound familiar? This is how nearly the entire planet felt about a boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, but it manifested itself nevertheless. It seems like Mayweather making his MMA debut could be following the same pattern. “[I haven’t applied for my MMA license] yet. Not yet, but everything takes time. Eventually we’re gonna apply for the license and hopefully we can fight [in the UFC]. We probably need a little bit longer [than three months to get ready for my first MMA fight]. A little bit longer. Even if it takes six to eight months, whatever it takes, we want to make sure everything is done correctly and everything is done the right way.” — Floyd Mayweather speaking to TMZ Sports.
VIDEO | Chael Sonnen Not Buying Tyron Woodley Helping Floyd Mayweather Move to MMA
Drake Riggs - March 16, 2018
Fetching content “Tyron Woodley says he is preparing Floyd Mayweather for MMA. Right out of the gate I have to tell you I don’t buy it. It’s not as though Floyd’s packing up to go and do a training camp in Missouri. Why would Tyron Woodley pack up and go to Vegas…to train a non-mixed martial artist…for martial arts?