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Floyd Mayweather fought a who’s who of boxing stars during his illustrious career.

After making his professional debut back in October 1996, Mayweather went on to become a five-weight world champion, before retiring with a perfect 50-0 record in 2017.

During that time, he took on all comers, sharing the ring with the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Ricky Hatton.

Despite the best efforts of them all, nobody could come close to defeating Mayweather, leading to him being widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all time.

Mayweather has now reflected on his incredible career whilst on the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game Podcast and picked the man who he felt was the best opponent he ever faced, and it was an obvious choice – Manny Pacquiao. Floyd Mayweather

“It’s because of his movement. He’s a hell of a fighter, and I can see why he won so many fights, and I can see why he’s going down as a Hall of Famer. It’s just certain moves he makes.”

Mayweather and Pacquiao met back in May 2015, in an event that was dubbed as ‘The Fight Of The Century.’ The two had been linked to a showdown for a number of years, with many fans feeling it came a lot later than they would have liked.

It was a huge commercial success, setting the combat sports gate record with over 72 million dollars, and generating 4.6 million PPV buys.

Inside the ring it wasn’t the same spectacle, with Mayweather comfortably winning by unanimous decision in a rather uneventful affair.

While Pacquiao may have been the toughest opponent that Mayweather faced, he opted for a different man when naming who hit him hardest in his career.

A group of people confronted boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in London after he expressed support for Israel, The Sun reported on Tuesday.

Up to 10 people were involved in “going after” him, and somebody “took a swing” at him after he “doubled down” on support for “the Jews,” the newspaper quoted witnesses saying.

“Someone said that Mayweather had been shopping when he was asked why he supported Israel. He doubled down and said he was proud to support the Jews,” one witness reportedly told the outlet. “Then someone took a swing at him because of that. It looked very targeted.”

That witness added that Mayweather Jr., who had been shopping in the central part of the city, was struck during the incident, according to The Sun.Floyd Mayweather

“Floyd took a few hits during it, but his security was trying to push people back. I couldn’t really see Floyd trying to throw any punches back,” the outlet quoted the bystander as saying. “His guards were just trying to get distance between him and them.”

Another witness told The Sun someone shouted that Mayweather Jr. supports genocide.

“There was a massive argument going on. People were pushing trying to get him and slap his head. All these macho men were trying to fight him,” that bystander said, according to The Sun. “They ran him out and his security was pushing him trying to get him away. They were getting punched. He got rushed away in his Rolls-Royce. There were drinks thrown at him as he drove off.”

Mayweather Jr. didn’t provide much of a response to the claim he supports genocide, the outlet quoted the witness as saying. Floyd Mayweather

“He was like, ‘Let’s get the f*** out of here,’” the bystander reportedly said.

Mayweather Jr. posted on Instagram Tuesday night “there’s no truth to the rumors going around,” writing that he’s “perfectly fine, and there’s really nothing more to it.”

“I wasn’t punched or touched in any way. What you’re seeing is just my security doing their job to keep things under control,” Mayweather Jr. said. “I was in the UK for a quick 48-hour stop to do some shopping, and unfortunately, people let jealousy and negativity fuel false stories.”

Former five-division champion Floyd Mayweather is facing the repercussions of his support for Israel. According to various reports, the 47-year-old boxing legend was attacked by a mob as he shopped in a jewelry store in Hatton Garden, Central London. Several clips of the incident have surfaced online, and fans are having a field day with them.

Back in March, ‘Money’ Mayweather flew to Israel to show his support for the country, which is embroiled in an ongoing war. In fact, when the conflict in the Jewish nation first began, Mayweather pledged his allegiance on social media, suggesting he “stands with” the country. He even penned a strong message, sharing his views on the matter.

Why was Floyd Mayweather attacked? 

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“I stand with Israel against the Hamas terrorists. Hamas [does] not represent the people of Palestine but are a terrorist group that [is] attacking innocent lives,” Floyd wrote in a post supporting Israel. “I stand for all humans and wish for the safe return of all Americans and Israelis and any human that were kidnapped as hostages during these horrific war crimes.”

“This is not a time for politics. This is a time for safety first and foremost.” Regardless, his support for the country seems to have been the root cause of the attack against him on Tuesday in Central London. In a video surfaced on Instagram, Floyd Mayweather can be seen wearing a green jacket, and appeared visibly distressed, as his security escorted him.

Meanwhile, a large mob can be seen gathered around the former boxer, as his bodyguards rushed him into a blacked-out 4×4. According to reports, his car eventually sped out of the area, while some of his security team stayed behind. Several varying eyewitness reports are coming in about what happened during the incident.

The Sun reported that a source close to Mayweather had claimed that Floyd was “not touched” during the incident, but another eyewitness claimed the boxer “took a few hits.” Reportedly, everything began when Mayweather was out shopping and an individual asked him whether he supported Israel.

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Mayweather seems to have responded “proud to support the Jews,” so the witness claimed someone around the former boxer swung at him. “Then someone took a swing at him because of that. It looked very targeted,” the source continued. “Floyd took a few hits during it, but his security was trying to push people back.”

The source claimed despite the attack they could not see Mayweather attack the people back—just his bodyguards trying to create distance between him and the parties involved. One post featuring the clip on Instagram was captioned, “Floyd Mayweather chased out of Hatton Gardens after making controversial comments.”

However, another post with a clip of the incident captioned the post, “Floyd Mayweather chased out of Hatton Gardens in London. The public [is] angry over his comments and support for Israel.” Regardless of the reason behind the attack, people online quickly started talking about it.

Fans allege even the mob was scared to attack Mayweather

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Even though Floyd Mayweather faced outrage on the streets of London, fans online were rather supportive. One user felt the mob got aggressive after Mayweather got into his car. “Looks like they got aggressive after he was pulling off they knew better,” the user wrote. However, as mentioned before, the incident began while Mayweather was in a jewelry store. The clip showed bits and pieces of what actually happened—eyewitness testimonies claim things were much more heated.

Meanwhile, this user was not too pleased with Mayweather. “Don’t come to London underestimating it, ‘Money May.’ You[‘re] a nobody to the road men over here,” the user commented. Notably, a source told The Sun that some members of the crowd even “used racial slurs” towards him.

Another user thought one member of the mob became louder as Mayweather’s car got further. “Lol dude yelled louder the farther the car [drove] away,” the user commented. However, one eyewitness told The Sun, “There was a massive argument going on. People were pushing trying to get him and slap his head. All these macho men were trying to fight him.”

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is ‘attacked by mob’ while out shopping in London’s jewellery quarter – before being bundled into blacked-out 4×4 by guards

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has reportedly been attacked by a mob while shopping in central London.

The former world champion found himself in trouble after a large crowd descended on him and his entourage while visiting a jewellery store in Hatton Garden.

Mayweather, who was wearing a green jacket and camo trousers, appeared visibly distressed as he was escorted through the street by his security.

Members of the mob, allegedly of around 30 people, could be heard taunting the billionaire as his bodyguards tried to bungle him into a blacked-out 4×4.

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The world champion was eventually ushered into the car before it sped off down the street, leaving some of his security staff behind.

Videos of the incident, posted on Tuesday, show the 47-year-old shouting back at the crowd before his escape.

Another shows him walking out of a store surrounded by his entourage as members of the public watch on.

A source close to Mayweather told The Sun that Floyd was ‘not touched’ during the incident, although one witness claimed the boxer ‘took a few hits’.

The source said Mayweather was out shopping when he was asked about whether he supported Israel.

He then said he was ‘proud to support the Jews’, which provoked someone into taking a swing at him, the source added.

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They continued: ‘Then someone took a swing at him because of that. It looked very targeted.

‘Floyd took a few hits during it, but his security was trying to push people back.

‘I couldn’t really see Floyd trying to throw any punches back. His guards were just trying to get distance between him and them.’

Videos posted to X also claimed the boxer had caused anger over his comments about Israel.

One person posted a video of the incident with the caption: ‘Floyd Mayweather chased out of Hatton Gardens in London. The public are angry over his comments and support for Israel.’

The source close to Mayweather also told The Sun members of the crowd ‘used racial slurs’ towards him.

Floyd Mayweather was reportedly chased out of a London jewellery district due to his support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Footage has emerged which appears to show the undefeated boxing legend being bundled into a black 4×4 car by his security team and driven away from the scene.

Mayweather had been browsing expensive jewellery and watches in the Hatton Garden area of the capital when he was confronted by a group of between eight and ten people, a witness told The Sun. The same report states that Mayweather was asked why he supports Israel, to which he said he was ‘proud to support the Jews’.

Only days ago the 47-year-old launched the Mayweather Israel Initiative with the aim of giving every orphan in Israel a free birthday present.

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He was also one of the first big celebrities to visit the nation after last year’s October 7 attacks, in which over 1,000 civilians were killed by Hamas. Last month, Mayweather hosted a barbecue at an Israel Defense Forces military base and was a guest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who he publicly urged to ‘never back down’.

A witness reportedly said that the Hatton Garden incident was wrapped up in two minutes, with at least one member of the group ‘taking a swing’ at Mayweather.

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However, a source close to the former boxer claims that he was not touched or harmed during the confrontation.

Mayweather was also challenged by an activist at a Las Vegas press conference while launching his new vape brand earlier this year. A Palestinian flag was reportedly confiscated by his security team during the media gathering, which prompted loud chants of ‘Free Palestine’.

Nicknamed ‘Money’ and ‘Pretty Boy’, Mayweather is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, having retired with an unblemished 50-0 record.

His last fight with a fully-fledged boxer came against Andre Berto in 2015, but he went on to bank in excess of £230million for a hotly-anticipated bout with MMA fighter Conor McGregor two years later.

Mayweather has since taken part in a number of lucrative exhibition events, including against YouTube stars Deji and Logan Paul.

The American’s net worth stretches into the hundreds of millions, and he recently agreed a mega-money deal to purchase a block of apartments in Manhattan, New York.

Gervonta Davis caused a stir across the boxing world.

The ‘face of boxing’ left many fans speechless as he hinted at retirement after a series of bouts planned for next year. The revelation emerged during the kickoff presser of his next fight against Lamont Roach Jr. The duo will slug it out for Davis’ WBA lightweight title on March 1 at the Barclays Center in New York. Returning after a year-long break that followed the win over Ryan Garcia, on June 15, ‘Tank’ defeated Frank Martin during his first title defense as a ‘full’ champion.

In addition to discussing retirement, Davis shared insights about his opponents, igniting debates across social media and boxing platforms. The decision to fight Lamont Roach Jr. has raised eyebrows, with critics questioning the impact this matchup could have on Davis’ legacy. Even staunch supporters of ‘Tank’ Davis now find their arguments under scrutiny.

Gervonta Davis Says Richer Than Floyd Mayweather (WATCH)

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It seems Stephen Espinoza‘s recent remarks mystified boxing enthusiast Showbizz The Adult. When asked why ‘Tank’ Davis was fighting Lamont Roach Jr., the former Showtime president shared how discussions of a potential fight against Shakur Stevenson, which could have followed Davis’ bout with Frank Martin, ultimately fell through.

When you have fighters the caliber of Canelo, the bar is always high. You know when you continue to perform well against high-level opposition, you know people expect a lot from you,” explained Espinoza. One could argue that there’s always the option of ‘Tank’ moving up a division to face tougher challenges.

But Stephen Espinoza addressed the notion beforehand. He explained the Baltimorean had previously moved up to 140 pounds. However, he was best suited for the lightweight. “I know Tank has gone up to 140, and he would on occasion. He hasn’t looked the best there; you know, over on I think 135 is his best weight,” he stressed.

However, Showbizz The Adult offered a different perspective. The point is not whether a boxer looks ‘good’ in a particular division. The point is whether he can step out of his comfort zone and prove himself in challenging weight classes.

If he joined the 140-pound roster, the content creator admitted, ‘Tank’ Davis might have to exchange jabs with the likes of Jack Catterall, Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela, or who knows, even Devin Haney. “But Tank doesn’t look at his best at 140. It’s a challenge there; that’s the point. I bet you if Gervonta was at 140 and fighting Catterall and fighting Rayo and fighting Devin Haney, he wouldn’t be sounding like this,” he added.

A closer look will reveal that even Canelo Alvarez, a natural middleweight, never looked comfortable at 168 pounds. Vasyl Lomachenko is another example. He looked out of place in the lightweight division. Showbizz The Adult pointed out, “You think Pacquiao looked his best at welterweight? Floyd Mayweather didn’t look his best at 154, but he kept fighting there. That’s the point.

To strengthen his argument, the social media personality turned to boxing history, highlighting the career of Roberto Duran. The Panamanian great began as a super featherweight and competed across seven divisions, even reaching light heavyweight.

Despite setbacks, Duran’s willingness to face challenges in unfamiliar weight classes cemented his status as one of boxing’s all-time greats. Duran’s journey serves as a powerful reminder of what it takes to achieve lasting greatness. His courage and determination remain an inspiration, encouraging contemporary fighters like Davis to embrace similar challenges.

As Gervonta Davis reflects on his career trajectory and future plans, the question remains: Should he take the risk of moving up to prove himself against tougher competition? The examples of past legends suggest that true greatness often lies beyond comfort zones.

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.

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.

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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.

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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

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