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In 2013, he was the first-round NBA pick, 29th overall. Destined to do great, Archie Goodwin had a drastic fall. After several burst-or-bust moments and limited time on the court for 5 NBA seasons, the fans saw him leave the NBA, and he has since been flourishing in the patches with small stints. But it seems the highs are finally here, as he is making waves with the Jiangsu Dragons, a basketball team in the Southern Division of the Chinese Basketball Association. The shooting guard’s hard work amidst turmoil is not going to waste, as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is unloading praise on him.

Goodwin, 30, started the season on high with his stint with Eberlein Drive, as the team reached the semis of The Basketball Tournament (TBT), where the winner took $1 million home. Interestingly, Mayweather Jr. had expressed interest in investing in it in 2023 because of his obsession with basketball. The fans have often seen him enjoying high-profile NBA games up front.Floyd Mayweather

The fans are also aware of the fostering relationship ‘Money’ has with several NBA stars, including Archie Goodwin. But Goodwin’s resilience has caught his eye now, and he is keeping a tab on the development of the Jiangsu Dragons, Goodwin’s latest team.

So, when Goodwin dropped 38 points against the Guangdong Southern Tigers on December 5, it served as a response to his critics. In addition, the aspiring performance also put Mayweather Jr. on notice, who then took to his Instagram handle and lauded the former Phoenix Suns’ shooting guard. Sharing the clip of the performance, on his Instagram Story, he wrote, “@nba my guy @allaflare10 Out In China putting in Work.. 38 points.”

What’s more? Goodwin also secured 25 points in his December 1 match against Tianjin. So, the Arkansas native is on a roll right now, and these strong performances could push him to maybe break into the NBA once again—his last chance to fulfill his potential and destiny. After Mayweather Jr.’s gesture, Goodwin also hit back at his critics in a subtle way.

For young Curmel Moton, it was perhaps the first brush with boxing’s infamous upheavals. Aside from witnessing an upcoming bout being canceled, faced a suspension. Nevertheless, the boxing prodigy decided it was high time he offered an apology. Directed to the New Jersey Athletic Commission and scores of fans, through an Instagram post, he shared that he will be back in the ring soon. The post has since witnessed a range of comments.Floyd Mayweather UFC

The eighteen-year-old who marked his debut last year was scheduled to face Bryan Mercado on ‘Tale of Garcia IV’. Headlined by the fight between Anthony Young and Windry Amadis Martinez, the event promoted by former champion Danny Garcia took place on November 30 at ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City. However, controversy erupted when, during the final weigh-ins, Curmel Moton missed the weights by nearly 15 pounds. For a 133-pound limit bout, he tipped the weighing scale at 148.7 pounds. As a result, the fight against Mercado met with cancellation.

I want to apologize to the New Jersey Athletic Commission and fans,” read the message on Moton’s Instagram post. He added, “The commission had nothing to do with what happened last week. God willing, I’ll be back in the ring soon.

There is no other gymnast who has seen such a long spell of dominance as Simone Biles. The 27-year-old came into prominence at the 2016 Rio Olympics and has stayed at the top since then, winning numerous medals. This includes her 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals. No one else comes close to her. Her legacy in gymnastics has often been compared to another one in a different sport. It is Serena Williams.

Serena is often considered the greatest tennis player to ever step foot on the court, winning 73 titles in her illustrious career. The athlete held the World No. 1 rank for 319 weeks, showing the level of dominance she had over her counterparts. Her 23 Grand Slams, the most one has achieved in the Open Era, also helped cement her legacy.

Serena Williams: Simone Biles Is a Role Model | TIME

Simone and she are both amazing female athletes. Hence, when they recently came together for an event, the fans couldn’t control their excitement. On December 5th, tennis legend Serena Williams uploaded an Instagram post where she sat alongside Simone Biles in an event. The whole thing was for Vanity Fair and Female Quotient, and both athletes had been invited to give a lecture to the audience.

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis thought Mike Tyson lost in more ways than one in his highly anticipated fight with Jake Paul.

Davis responded affirmatively when asked whether Tyson’s performance against Paul “tarnished” his legacy in the ring. He added that the legendary heavyweight competed “for some money.”

Davis’ ire hasn’t been reserved for just Tyson’s camp. He called Paul “a whole bozo” for putting the whole thing together.

Nobody expected to see prime Iron Mike step between the ropes in November, but he looked pretty good in training for a 58-year-old. He seemingly had enough punching power to inflict some pain on the much younger Paul.Mike Tyson

Instead, Tyson connected with just 18 total punches across the eight rounds. He mounted so little offense that Most Valuable Promotions issued a statement refuting the notion the fight was rigged.

As it relates to Tyson’ wider career, though, it’s hard to “tarnish” a legacy that was already damaged to begin with.

There was the shocking upset to Buster Douglas in 1990. Evander Holyfield beat him by TKO in 1996 and then Tyson infamously was disqualified in the rematch when he bit a chunk off Holyfield’s ear. He was also thoroughly outclassed by Lennox Lewis in their long-awaited meeting in 2002.Gervonta Davis

And that’s just the boxing portion.

Tyson was convicted of rape in 1992, and he was allegedly physically abusive toward ex-wife Robin Givens.

To the extent it warrants any mention at all, the Paul fight will be a footnote in Tyson’s life and times.

Hall of Famer Goldberg has weighed in on speculation surrounding the recent boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, dismissing claims that the bout was staged.

The fight, which took place on November 15th, saw 27-year-old Jake Paul defeat the legendary 58-year-old Tyson via unanimous decision. While fans of both combatants have debated the outcome, some sceptics have gone a step further, suggesting the match was scripted—drawing parallels to professional wrestling. Addressing the rumours on an episode of the podcast CarCast, Goldberg pushed back against the notion of a pre-planned result. Instead, he pointed to Tyson’s age as a key factor in his performance.

My professional opinion is that it wasn’t scripted. I just think that at 58 years old the first thing that goes is your body and the last thing that goes is your mind.Mike Tyson

The former wrestling icon further elaborated, noting that Tyson likely struggled to meet his own expectations in the ring.

Tyson may have wanted to do better, he wanted to perform better, he wanted to knock Jake Paul out and he wanted to give a better impression of himself to the world, but there’s only so much you can do.

The match has sparked intense debate in both the boxing and entertainment communities, with some praising Tyson for stepping into the ring at his age, while others questioned the competitive nature of the event. Goldberg’s comments serve as a reminder of the challenges ageing athletes face, even when their will to compete remains strong.

Floyd Mayweather’s custom-made hotel suite features a rooftop pool and gym amongst other stunning features.

Mayweather has been staying in the ‘Mayweather Suite’ at the Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel.

The five-star hotel is located directly next to the city’s beach and offers stunning views of the water.

And the boxing legend gave fans an incredible look inside the room, which is even named after him.

Meanwhile, the former five-weight world champion has revealed what comes with his own luxury suite.

In a video captioned: “A close look at the Mayweather Suite – Kempinski Hotel Tel Aviv,” Mayweather shared his accommodation with his 29.9million Instagram followers.Floyd Mayweather Jr

After opening the door to the suite, he said: “If you come over to Israel, Tel Aviv, tell them to put you in the Mayweather Suite.”

The 47-year-old added: “It’s kind of like MTV Cribs but it’s Mayweather.”

Entering the suite, he showed off a grand piano before playing ‘I Need Love’ by LL Cool J.

He also displayed designer bags and a portrait of billionaire Warren Buffett in the suite.

A walk through of the wardrobe then revealed a selection of diamond-studded caps.

Former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather was present at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday as Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 world championship with a relaxed fifth-place finish. It was a stellar showdown where Mercedes delivered an impressive performance as George Russell and the relentless Lewis Hamilton got the one-two finish. Meanwhile, Verstappen was only focused on keeping Lando Norris at bay to secure his title.

It looks like, Floyd Mayweather, a well-known motorsport enthusiast, loved his time at the track. He shared a series of videos from the event on his Instagram story. However, on Thursday, ‘Money’ made several heads turn when he posted a story teasing his F1 debut soon.

Floyd Mayweather in Abu Dhabi?

The 47-year-old uploaded a story on his Instagram expressing how much he enjoyed his time at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The picture showcased the 50-0 legend on the podium. He was rocking his all-black tracksuit while also sporting one of his lavish chains.Floyd Mayweather

However, the caption on the picture caught the fans’ attention: “F1 in Las Vegas. I’m thinking about racing in Abu Dhabi,” teasing a new sports venture for the legendary boxer. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will occur on Sunday, 8 December, at the Yas Marina Circuit. If Floyd Mayweather also decides to debut at the Yas Marina Circuit, it will mark one of the most historic races considering everything that is on stake.

It is a crucial and significant race considering this will be the last time Lewis Hamilton will race for Mercedes before switching to Ferrari for 2025. It will be the end of a 12-year partnership that saw him earn six drivers’ titles and eight constructors’ championships. On the other hand, Ferrari and McLaren will be fighting each other to end their championship drought. The inclusion of Mayweather will surely increase the stake and legacy of this upcoming race.

Future of TMT RacingFloyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather launched his official NASCAR team, ‘The Money Team Racing (TMT Racing) back in 2022. It officially made its debut in the 2022 Daytona 500, with driver Kaz Grala, piloting the No.50 Chevrolet. The number is iconic and symbolic and represents Mayweather’s undefeated boxing streak of 50-0.

Since then, the team has raced in selective races and is trying to establish itself as a competitive team in the circuit. With the team being led by Tony Eury Jr., a veteran crew chief, and Co-owner William Auchmoody, who serves as the team’s general manager, TMT Racing has been trying to establish its place in the highly competitive world of NASCAR.

A place just for Floyd

Floyd Mayweather’s opulent lifestyle is turning heads in the eastern region of the world. According to Israeli media reports, the former five-division boxing champion visited Israel some time ago at the invitation of Yona Rechnitz, a Jewish businessman. Floyd shared a video boasting about his eponymous suite while in the Asian country.

Mayweather, who returned home in his luxurious private jet, bragged about his stay in Israel with a video revealing the “comforts” and opulence he enjoyed every day in the country.

Floyd dazzles with his ‘Mayweather Suite’ in Tel AvivFloyd Mayweather

 

In his recent post, Floyd Mayweather offered an exclusive look at the stunning ‘Mayweather Suite,’ located at the David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel. With the message “A close-up look at the Mayweather Suite – Kempinski Hotel Tel Aviv,” the legendary boxer guided fans through the extravagant amenities that define his unique style.

Mayweather began the tour by highlighting the grand piano that is part of the suite, and didn’t hesitate to play a few tunes for his fans. He also showed off his enviable watch collection, with luxury pieces from brands such as Avi & Co. and Hublot, reflecting his passion for exclusivity.

The walk continued with a look at her stylish Crocodile and Gucci handbags, as she toured the suite. Finally, he took fans to his closet, where he proudly displayed a collection of diamond-embellished caps, reaffirming his status as an icon of luxury and extravagance.

Mayweather Jr.’s real estate empireFloyd Mayweather UFC

Originally built in 1930, the mansion consists of three floors and 23,462 square feet of construction on a 0.4-acre lot. It was once the residence of legendary Italian fashion designer Giovanni Versace. After his tragic death in 1997, it was converted into a boutique hotel with a restaurant, event spaces, spa, lounge and pool.

Mayweather Jr.’s real estate success does not end there. Recently, boxing’s first and perhaps only billionaire sold a property on Palm Island, Miami, for $22 million and put a mansion in his hometown of Las Vegas up for sale for $12.5 million.

In addition, he is involved in a $10 billion project with 601W Companies that includes the purchase of 18 office buildings in New York, Chicago and Jersey City. Last month, Mayweather Jr. also signed a $402 million deal for a portfolio of apartments in New York.

Additionally, other reports refer to a series of investments of more than $100 million with SL Green, a major player in the office real estate sector

Comment: The former world No 1 retired last week, but was subjected to questions about her weight at the Laureus Awards in Madrid, Molly McElwee examines Spain’s ongoing issue surrounding sexism in sport

ormer world No 1 Garbine Muguruza is Spain’s best female tennis player of the last decade. So when she retired earlier this month, aged just 30, she faced all the queries you might expect: why now? What will you miss about tennis? What will you do next?

One question though, she was not anticipating. On the red carpet, at the Laureus Awards in Madrid last week, Muguruza faced a throng of journalists and one piped up: “[People] were saying they can tell you’ve stopped training, especially on social media, people were attacking you harshly because of the shape you are in…”

Muguruza’s eyes widened momentarily, as she was clearly taken aback. Then, she laughed. What else was she meant to do with that kind of question, four microphones and as many cameras thrust in her face?

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Muguruza might have thought the days of answering questions about her body were over, considering she has no intention of playing professional tennis again. There is also the more obvious point: that it is frankly no one’s business.

On a red carpet, with dozens of paparazzi, journalists and people brandishing smartphone cameras to track her every move, the very last thing she might want to be reminded of are social media trolls. Namely those that have decided she no longer fits the impossible beauty standards set for women – let alone those expected for an elite female athlete.

But still she managed this ludicrous question with incredible poise. “Well, if I don’t train what’s going to happen?” Muguruza said, forcing another serene smile. “I want to live life, enjoy life. A training regimen is extremely hard, so when you can live life more and relax, you want to enjoy it. The physique of an Olympic athlete, we all know…” she let out another laugh. “Let’s be clear – the important thing is to stay healthy and enjoy life.”

Garbine Muguruza defeats Simona Halep to reach the Australian Open final |  Tennis News | Sky Sports

The clip of Muguruza’s response has gained traction across Spain and created widespread debate. She has been praised for how she dealt with the situation by some, and rightly so. But she should not have been put in it in the first place.

Spain’s sports culture has been placed under the microscope in recent months, with sexism and inequality top of the agenda. It began with the former chief of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales planting an unsolicited kiss on striker Jenni Hermoso’s mouth during the World Cup trophy ceremony last August.

Rubiales’s actions tarnished Spain’s historic winning moment and sparked huge backlash. Some of the women’s team boycotted matches, he was forced to resign and Hermoso testified that the kiss was not consensual. Even Spain’s Equality Minister Irene Montero described a normalization of sexist behaviour in Spanish society.

Biles inspires Owens to elevate his game

Jonathan Owens, the Chicago Bears player, often humorously refers to himself as the “catch” in his relationship with gymnastics superstar Simone Biles. Yet, the reality is that Owens draws significant inspiration from his wife, highlighting the profound support they provide each other. Their relationship exemplifies mutual encouragement, especially during challenging times.

For instance, during the Tokyo Olympics, Biles faced a tough moment when her performance fell short of expectations, leading to a significant dip in her self-confidence. Overwhelmed by her emotions, she even considered stepping away from the sport she loves

In this difficult period, Owens emerged as a steadfast ally, taking on the role of mentor and motivator. His unwavering support helped Biles break free from her struggles, paving the way for her remarkable comeback at the Paris Olympics, where she reclaimed her title as the G.O.A.T. Throughout the event, Owens was a constant presence, cheering her on from the stands and diligently noting her scores. His commitment to her success even extended to playful schemes, like considering ways to sneak into the Olympics to watch her perform live.

Olympic gold: Simone Biles' 'redemption tour' only scratches the surface of  her story

Owens’ source of strength and inspiration

Beyond just being a supportive partner, Owens genuinely admires Biles’ work ethic and mental resilience. Her journey from contemplating retirement to returning stronger serves as a source of motivation for him in his own NFL career. In an interview with Fox32Chicago, he remarked, “Just being with an elite athlete is just… it motivates me every day. Like she’s the greatest in her sport ever, you know, so I’m like, some of that has to rub off on me.” He actively seeks her feedback, understanding that her champion mindset can help him excel.

Since tying the knot, the couple has navigated the challenges of a long-distance relationship due to their busy schedules. However, with Biles enjoying more free time after the Olympics, they have finally been able to embrace their married life.

Owens expressed his delight, saying, “This is really our first time being able to just be married. I come home, and there’s food cooking, and it smells good… It’s just been great just to be able to be married.” Together, they relish exploring new restaurants and spending quality time, exemplifying a powerful partnership in the world of sports.

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