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Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather paid a visit to Israel’s Belev Echad rehabilitation center, offering encouragement and support to soldiers wounded in the ongoing war.

This is Mayweather’s fourth visit to the country since the war began, showcasing his commitment to those recovering from their wounds.

Belev Echad, the organization behind the rehabilitation center in Kiryat Ono, provides critical medical care, emotional support, and long-term rehabilitation services for soldiers severely wounded in battle. Mayweather, known globally for his undefeated record of 50-0 and world titles in five different weight classes, spent time with the soldiers, delivering words of encouragement and solidarity.

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Addressing the soldiers on Monday, Mayweather expressed his admiration for their bravery and resilience.

“I see so many bright faces, so many beautiful people. You guys are brave warriors. I take my hat off to everyone in here that goes on that battlefield.” He emphasized teamwork and perseverance, adding, “You guys are team players. I’m proud of you all. Hold your heads up high, and just know every day is a blessing. You guys are true heroes and warriors, and I’m behind you 100%. I’ll be back, and you guys have my support.”

Moti Fried, who accompanied the boxing icon, expressed awe at Mayweather’s dedication, saying, “It’s simply unbelievable that he drops everything and comes here for the fourth time. He’s a legend in his field, and his love for Israel and the Jewish people is something truly exceptional.”

 Floyd Mayweather visits wounded Israeli soldiers. October 28, 2024. (credit: ELI MANDELBAUM)

The founders of Belev Echad, Rabbi Uriel and Shevy Vigler, voiced their gratitude for Mayweather’s visit. “Floyd’s support and compassion mean the world to these soldiers,” Rabbi Vigler noted. “His visit lifts their spirits and reminds them that people across the globe are standing with them.” Vigler added, “Floyd’s connection to our soldiers speaks volumes. His presence here brings hope and a renewed sense of strength to those who have sacrificed so much for Israel.”

Manny Pacquiao looks set to match a feat rival Floyd Mayweather managed in 2020 as a planned comeback gets shelved for his political career.

Like all retired legends, Pacquiao is on the International Boxing Hall of Fame ballot three years after his last professional contest. Mayweather took his honor in 2020, becoming a first-ballot Hall of Famer after retiring following his clash with Conor McGregor in 2017.

When boxing media and personnel cast their votes, the ‘Pac-Man’ will undoubtedly be voted into the lucrative boxing archive in Canastota, New York. This scenario would be the earliest opportunity for the eight-weight world champion. The impending induction would potentially mean Pacquiao ends his career after months of trying to nail down a title shot swansong.

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As World Boxing News broke exclusively, Pacquiao wanted to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. The pair held talks, but ultimately, the fight stalled, and Barrios moved on to fight on Paul vs Tyson on November 15

Speaking to WBN earlier this month, MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons hadn’t given up hope. However, with Pacquiao’s political career resuming in May, any other fights are unlikely.

“Let’s see what happens [with Barrios after his fight on the Mike Tyson undercard],” Gibbons told WBN. “We are running out of a little time as ‘Sir Manny’ declared his candidacy for the Senate in 2025. So he’s tied up from February to May 11, when the election is.

“But, anything can happen – after. For sure, that’s [the Barrios title chance], but it is still the fight.”

A confirmed rematch with Floyd Mayweather also looks to have bitten the dust due to only ten weeks remaining until the scheduled return. It would be impossible for Mayweather and Pacquiao to live up to their 2023 promise to fight on a RIZIN bill this New Year’s Eve. Pacquiao took to a RIZIN show to make it official before Mayweather revealed he’d made money simply from the announcement.

Since then, the entire notion of Mayweather vs Pacquiao II has gone silent.

The IBHOF recently named Vinny Pazienza, Nigel Benn, Joel Casamayor, Chris Eubank, Mikey Garcia, Shawn Porter, Antonio Tarver, Mikkel Kessler, and Shinsuke Yamanaka as other Hall of Fame hopefuls.

Pacquiao’s name will be on the list for induction in 2025, barring a significant development.

Is a Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch really in the works?

There’s been an uptick of chatter recently regarding the fight, but no clear indication that anyone is close to signing a contract.

What we do have, however, is Conor McGregor’s word that talks are ongoing, to the point where discussions on weight and rounds are being had.

“You know, there is conversations ongoing,” McGregor told Spanish news outlet Marca. “I fought Floyd at 153 pounds, which is a low weight. So he brought me all the way down. It was over 12 rounds. I’d never fought 12 rounds. Now the discussion is: at my weight, higher, heavy weight. 170 pounds. And maybe less rounds. So … I would fancy it.”

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As for how he perceives the first fight to have gone?

“I had him bent over!” McGregor declared. “You see me I had him bent over. What more do you want me to do? Do you want me to finish the job while I have him bent over?”

McGregor did look decent through the first couple of rounds against Mayweather, forcing the boxing legend to turn his back at one point so the ref would step in and slow the action down. For his part, Mayweather claims he carried Mac through the fight before turning up the heat his gassed opponent. Both have said a rematch will happen, but neither seems in any rush to make it happen next.

All of this sounds promising, but these days “The Notorious” is in entrepreneurial overdrive. There’s not a weekend where he isn’t out there hawking a new product or Bare Knuckle FC event. He clearly wants to fight … but is under contract with the UFC, who seem in no rush to get him back in the cage.

Would UFC loan him out for a boxing event at some insane price tag? Maybe, if it means they still get to keep him on a leash with the two fights left on his UFC contract.

Whatever happens, McGregor claims he’s cool with it.

“I don’t need,” he said. “I am so blessed by God. I don’t need nothing. I don’t need. I have, but I’d like a fight.”

Jon Jones thinks the idea of Floyd Mayweather setting foot in the octagon is a bad idea, adding, that he’d ‘hurt’ the boxing icon if they ever crossed paths in the cage.

While undeniably one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time, ‘Money’ is lacking experience outside the realm in which he made his name.

In his remarkable boxing career, Floyd Mayweather has established his status as one of the most talented competitors to ever lace up the gloves.

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With lightning hands and an incredible sporting IQ, the American carved a reputation for making his opponents miss and subsequently pay.

In addition to his dazzling skills, Mayweather possessed the gift of the gab, frequently winding up his opponents and boxing fans with his braggadocious attitude.

This resulted in the boxer making an astronomical amount of money through the public buying his fights, often in the hope he’d lose.

This gave him the opportunity to build monstrous events, including a major bout with UFC star Conor McGregor.

While the clash received some criticism, Jon Jones enjoyed the spectacle, claiming he’d like to see more MMA stars make the leap into the ring.

However, he thinks all boxers, including Mayweather, should think twice about entering the cage.

In an interview with SNY, he said: “I would like it if we kept it to MMA fighters trying out boxing. I think it’s a lot safer for an MMA fighter to try out boxing. If you get a boxer inside the octagon, there’s so many elements that they’re unfamiliar: the head kicking, the body kicking and the choking and the arm-bending, ankle-twisting, and all that.

“It’s a lot, and it can be really dangerous for Floyd [Mayweather] to join an MMA match. So, I would strongly suggest he reconsider.”

He was then asked what would happen if he fought the four-weight boxing world champion in the cage.

Jones answered: “Floyd Mayweather weighs like 150lbs, I’m like 220lbs. I’d hurt Floyd Mayweather. But I’m a huge fan of Floyd, let me say that.”

While Mayweather may never fight in MMA, that doesn’t mean he’s not interested in getting involved from a business standpoint.

After meeting Makhmud Muradov in Prague, Czech Republic, he instantly saw the potential in the talented sambo practitioner and signed him to The Money Team.

Together, the pair forged a path to get the MMA star into the UFC.

However, despite taking his advice in many matters, there was one thing Mayweather could never convince Muradov to do.

While Floyd Mayweather has solidified his place as one of the greatest boxers of all time, the last man to beat him has gone down a very different road.

At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the pound-for-pound great, who was just 19 at the time, suffered a loss that left him both tearful, yet motivated to never feel that way again.

Serafim Todorov has had a tough journey since beating Floyd Mayweather

Gifted with sublime reflexes and a remarkable boxing IQ, Floyd Mayweather amassed an astonishing 50-0 record to write his name into the boxing history books.

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In his sensational career, the American utilized his polarizing personality to gain the interest of fans around the world. Whether people wanted him to win or lose, they tuned in either way, and it had an enormous impact on the boxer’s bank balance.

Throughout his stint as a professional fighter, very few men came close to beating Mayweather, with most missing the target wildly as the legendary athlete showcased his excellent shoulder roll.

While the likes of Oscar De La Hoya and Marcos Maidana did push him close, and some believe José Luis Castillo did enough to have claimed the victory in their first encounter, in the professional realm, no one can say they’ve stepped inside the ring with the icon and emerged with the decision.

But that’s not the same for the amateur game. Serafim Todorov of Bulgaria defeated the gifted athlete in a major upset in the semi-final of the Olympics, leaving the Michigan warrior with a bronze medal.

However, despite beating Mayweather, the underdog couldn’t cross the final hurdle, falling short against Somluck Kamsing of Thailand.

While ‘Money’ rebounded from the heartbreak, Todorov didn’t. He turned down an offer from a group of promoters in the USA in favor of attempting to represent Turkey at the 1997 World Amateur Boxing Championships, because he felt his home nation weren’t giving him the support he deserved.

Alas, the Bulgarian Boxing Federation wouldn’t let it happen, and the athlete retired from competition in 2003.

He eventually returned to the squared circle 12 years later, in 2015, at the age of 46, and beat Aleksandar Chukaleiski via unanimous decision.

Sadly, the same year, the New York Times published a piece, reporting that he was living on a pension of $435 per month.

At the time, he was residing with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law in a first-floor unit in Pazardzhik. He has worked as a driver for both a grocery store and a sausage factory.

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While Todorov never reached his optimum potential, his Olympic rival certainly did.

In an astounding run, Mayweather proved his skills beyond doubt, going down as arguably the greatest defensive fighter of all time, not just in the opinion of the public, but in his own eyes too.

He’s even gone as far as to say he was a better boxer than the legendary Muhammad Ali, which hasn’t gone down well with Mike Tyson.

In an angry rant, ‘Iron Mike’ slammed the former welterweight star, explaining why he’ll never be on his hero’s level.

Robert Garcia feels Floyd Mayweather could still beat some active champions. 

Mayweather retired from boxing with a 50-0 record, making him one of the best boxers ever. His biggest career win came against Manny Pacquiao as he beat the best welterweight of his generation. His last pro fight was a stoppage win against Conor McGregor. Since then, he has had various exhibitions.

He boxed John Gotti III last month, as Mayweather hinted at three more possible exhibitions. Oscar De La Hoya was very critical of Mayweather. He felt the exhibitions were harming his legacy. Oscar also suggested the exhibitions were due to money problems. Reports indicate that a Miami jeweler has sued Mayweather for a sum of around $4 million, which is outstanding.

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“It was so embarrassing. Floyd, you’re 50 years old. You’re a legend in this sport. I’ve stood up for you in countless interviews, including Shannon Sharpe’s podcast last week. But you have to stop embarrassing yourself with these exhibitions.

“I know life is hard, I know life is expensive, but come on, put your legacy first. Nobody wants to remember you like this. And it gets worse. Your jeweler filed a lawsuit against you in Miami and many are saying you’re going to have to sell off your assets. I hate seeing this happen and I’ve always said, ‘It’s hard to make money, but it’s even harder to keep it.’ Floyd, I’m rooting for you, come on, let’s turn it around,” De La Hoya said

But there is a scenario in which Mayweather boxes professionally again at 47. Pacquiao is being tipped to fight Mario Barrios, who is the current WBC Welterweight Champion. Pacman had an exhibition against Rukiya Anpothis year.

However, he looked far from the boxer who was an eight-division champion. But if Manny does box again and beats Barrios, there may be a call for a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. Garcia even suggested there were several names Mayweather could still beat.

“Whatever you say, whatever anybody wants to think, Mayweather could, because he’s still active, he’s still in shape, he could fight real fight. Not real fighters like Vergil [Ortiz], Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, but Mayweather could still beat a lot of champions. Maybe at welterweight, he could beat most of the champions right now. He’ll probably beat [WBA regular champion] Eimantas Stanionis, [WBC champion] Mario Barrios, [WBO champion] Brian Norman Jr,” Garcia stated

Nevertheless, there is no pressing need for Mayweather to fight professionally again. He has nothing else to prove in the sport, as he would risk losing his undefeated record. That is a large part of Mayweather’s brand and what makes him marketable. Mayweather is also making millions by having exhibitions against non-pro boxers. While he may receive criticism, Mayweather has never shied away from taking fights where he can earn lucrative purses. He still has plenty left in the tank based on how he looked during his exhibitions.

Floyd Mayweather may end up making a pro comeback next year if the right opportunity presents itself. 

Mayweather’s last professional fight was a win over Conor McGregor in 2017, taking his record to 50-0. Since then, he has had numerous exhibitions. His most recent exhibition was a fight against John Gotti III. Mayweather is now 47 years old, but a comeback could happen. That all depends on what happens with Manny Pacquiao. Pacman faced off against Rukiya Anpo in a three-round exhibition this year.

Pacman is now 45 years old and has been linked with the Mario Barrios fight. Barrios is the current WBC Welterweight Champion. If the fight happened with Manny getting the win, it could lead to a rematch with Mayweather. They fought in 2015, and Mayweather won a unanimous decision win. Pacquiao later complained that he had a shoulder injury, as questions remained over whether he was a 100 percent.

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The rematch never happened, but there is a narrative for it. A win for either of them makes them the older welterweight champion in history. Manny currently holds the record at 40 when he beat Keith Thurman to win the WBA Welterweight Title in 2019. A rematch would also generate a huge purse, especially if the Saudis decided to put their money behind it. But that all depends on how Manny would do on a comeback.

“Manny Pacquiao is a different animal. Tom Brady always comes out of retirement and does what he does. It’s Manny Pacquiao. Yes, do you worry about him? He’s facing a young guy who is at the best of his abilities right now. Barrios is a good boxer, and he’s strong. But it’s Manny. His C-game and D-game are a lot better than many guys’ A-game.

“If Manny’s coming back, he believes he can win, but it will be interesting to see. After seeing him inside the ring last time when he struggled against Ugas, I thought that was enough, but sometimes guys have got to get their [behind] whooped to say, OK, I’m done,” Tim Bradley stated

After Mayweather beat Gotti, Floyd indicated that he had further fights lined up. He ruled out facing Julio Cesar Chavez, stating that the Mexican is too old. Chavez is now 62, making the fight less of a spectacle. Mayweather also revealed that he has the potential for three more exhibition fights. Although that may happen, a Manny fight could eclipse that if the money is right.

“Gotti is tough as nails. He’s my guy. But we had to put on a show for the people. And I want to thank Gotti for being a man of his word and we ran it back twice. He’s one of the legends I look up to and he paved the way for me. But the two getting into the ring to box? He’s older now, and if I do an exhibition with him it’s not going to look good for me. We just got a call about a three-exhibition deal and it’s a crazy number. …So, we don’t know,” Mayweather said.

Floyd Mayweather probably has the best defense in the entire history of boxing.

This is why the Olympic silver medallist went undefeated 50-0 and retired after fighting Conor McGregor in their 2017 super-fight. But this retirement has caused one very serious problem for the boxer. Mayweather, after all, likes to live big. Fans, of course, are well aware of his proclivity for luxury and the high life, with his million-dollar watches, chartered private planes, and flashy jewelry.

With the 47-year-old’s professional career over, he still needs money, and a lot of it, to maintain this lifestyle. And Mayweather has found a perfect way to make sure he maintains his lifestyle, which Joe Rogan finds ‘genius’.

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Speaking about Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition boxing match against mixed martial artist John Gotti III, Rogan couldn’t help but marvel at ‘Money Mayweather’s ability to make millions by fighting no names in exhibitions of late. Since retiring, Mayweather has been boxing non-boxers in exhibitions, keeping the gravy train going.

“He’s [Floyd Matweather] still doing these bouts at 46 years old, still boxing these young kids again. This John Gotti III who is a very good up and coming MMA fighter … but he’s choosing to fight Floyd in a boxing fight just for money. Just like Conor McGregor did. It’s really a trick, he gets these people to box with him. They have no business boxing with them and he’s making millions and millions of dollars doing this,” Rogan said during the 2195 episode of ‘Joe Rogan Experience’.

Joe Rogan finds this a “genius” move, especially the reason Mayweather can put on big events and get paid the big bucks despite everyone knowing his exhibitions aren’t going to be competitive. Rogan pointed out that the former champion flashes his luxurious lifestyle deliberately in the most arrogant manner to make people hate him. This then leads to them buying pay-per-views to his fights in hopes of seeing him beaten and humbled if nothing else.

“He’s a genius in figuring out a way to keep making money. And one of the reasons why people watch him fight is… because they hate him because he talks so much sh– and he’s like ‘look at my million-dollar watch, look at my f—ing jet’… So that you hate him, people hate him. He creates envy… and you want him to lose, but he’s not gonna. He’s so good,” he added. But Rogan thinks while this may have earned him a lot of money, it has also prevented him from being properly recognized as an all-time great fighter.

Despite his wizardry in the ring, undefeated record, and the fact that he was the highest-paid and highest PPV seller in the entire sport of boxing, Mayweather is not a very popular fighter among fans. Boxing fans are the strongest and loudest critics of the former champ, and not only because of the villainous persona he puts on.

Much of this has to do with Mayweather’s defense-first, Philly Shell fighting style. The American’s boxing philosophy can be summed up exclusively as hit and don’t get hit. And while that has led to him having a perfect record, it also doesn’t make for very exciting fight. And Rogan feels this fighting style has warped and corrupted the perception fans have of him, which the JRE host personally finds very unfair.

The UFC commentator felt that not only was Mayweather an all-time great, but also called him the ‘best ever’ boxer, which not many boxing fans will agree with. “I mean, people, just because of the fact that he won decisions by playing it safe, people don’t get excited about him and don’t recognize him with the all-time greats. He’s the best ever,” Rogan told Andrew Huberman on his podcast.

Floyd Mayweather Sued for $4 Million in Non Payment by Luxury Watch Dealer; Rapper Tyga Roped In

Floyd Mayweather finds himself deep into a lawsuit, as fraud and theft claims have been put against his name. The American boxer and rapper Tyga are now part of a suit by Leonard Sulaymanov, who has alleged the non-payment of multiple jewelry items, dating back to late June 2021.

Sulaymanov, who owns Lenzo & Co, filed the suit in Miami federal court on August 23 under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act, where the counts include fraud, civil conspiracy, breach of contract, civil theft, and other charges. The businessman has claimed that he had sold ‘The Best Ever’ an Audemars Piguet watch, two Richard Mille watches, a Patek Philippe watch, and a rose-gold Rolex Presidential Day-Date. In addition, the bill also included a diamond ring and a necklace.

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But Sulaymanov hasn’t received the fair and full payment for the transaction yet. Tyga, 29, also has failed to complete his transaction for failing to pay for a Rolex. The lawsuit, as per the Miami New Times, reads how Mayweather, 47, and his company, The Money Team, employed “predatory, unfair, improper, fraudulent, and unscrupulous practices,” to “steal” and convert the plaintiff Sulaymanov’s jewelry to “their own” without paying the full price.

The claims by the jeweler go on to point out that he had only received $267,000 in two down payments from the former world champion before he left the city. There were subsequent purchases, too. But even after multiple attempts and talks with their agents, Sulaymanov didn’t receive the full payment. The total unpaid sum on Mayweather’s bill stands at $3,883,657.00. This is not the first time in recent months that the legendary boxer has been part of a lawsuit reaching millions in compensation.

A suit filed by Eduardo Martinez this January stated that the boxer’s security assaulted him two years back at an LA Yard House. The plaintiff claimed that he was trying to film Mayweather when he spotted him and when Mayweather noticed him, he asked his security to stop Martinez. His security then had a tussle with Martinez, resulting in a physical assault and attempts to snatch his phone.

Despite the ruckus, Yard House failed to intervene. The complainant is now asking for $3 million in damages for the great mental distress, physical injuries, and mental distress, along with anguish and humiliation.

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. rematched John Gotti III in an exhibition Saturday night in Mexico City. The fight played out exactly as many expected, and as the first meeting did, with the boxing great simply being a better fighter. Thankfully, the fight did not end in a brawl as was the case in their June 2023 meeting. Despite Mayweather clearly dominating the action, no winner was announced due to the fight being an exhibition.

Mayweather was cautious to not give Gotti opportunities to do effective work, instead leaning heavily on his jab followed by straight right hands to control the action. As the rounds ticked by, Gotti was visibly frustrated by Mayweather’s standard economic and effective approach to the “sweet science.”

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Given the fight was an exhibition, featuring eight, two-minute rounds, there was not likely to be any notable result. This has been a standard approach to exhibition fights since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Mayweather only truly bringing his best game in bouts with Japanese kickboxers in fights that would have a result announced at the end.

Like his exhibition fights with the likes of Logan Paul, Mayweather was content to carry the fight through the scheduled time for the bout while clearly being the better of the two men in the ring. At the conclusion of the eighth round, there was no winner announced.

Mayweather and Gotti embraced after the fight, a stark contrast to the brawl that followed their first bout.

Throughout his storied professional career, Mayweather had many notable bouts with Mexican superstars. Having held an exhibition on hostile soil, Mayweather was thankful to the crowd.

“Mexico City,” Mayweather said. “Thanks for coming out.”

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