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Floyd Mayweather Cashes Out $34,500 Betting Against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and Another Crawford vs. Madrimov Undercard Fight

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Floyd Mayweather isn’t just the richest boxer because of his unparalleled skills in the ring; he’s also a savvy investor.

And he has done it once again—this time, he put his money where his mouth is by placing bets on two high-profile bouts from the Riyadh Season Card held in Los Angeles. Curious about which fights he wagered on? Mayweather bet on Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela and Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller.

And let’s just say, ‘Money’ Mayweather’s bets paid off! The five-division champion reportedly pocketed $34,500 total from these matches. Of course, in the fights, Cruz faced a surprising upset when Valenzuela won by split decision, and the Ruiz Jr. vs. Miller fight ended in a majority decision draw. Now, the only lingering question is: how much did Mayweather wager on each fight?

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Immediately following the Cruz vs. Valenzuela fight, Floyd Mayweather took to his Instagram story to flaunt his impressive betting results with the caption reading, “If you know, you know.” He shared collection receipts from Circa Sports showing off his wins from his bet. The meaning behind the caption becomes apparent once you know the betting odds.

For the Cruz vs. Valenzuela fight, where Valenzuela was a +455 underdog, Mayweather had placed a $5,000 bet on Cruz losing, which earned him a payout of $22,750. This shows Mayweather’s incredible knowledge of the boxing game. Despite being a massive underdog, Mayweather chose to bet on Valenzuela instead of the heavy favorite Pitbull Cruz. And it doesn’t stop there. In addition, Mayweather bet $5,000 on the Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller fight, predicting a draw at +235 odds.

The precision bet netted him $11,750, which Mayweather celebrated by remarking, “Winner winner-chicken dinner.” Altogether, Mayweather pocketed a total of $34,500 from these bets. It’s also worth mentioning that there were other fights on the card. Mayweather either didn’t bet on them or chose not to reveal those details. However, this was in no way Mayweather’s first or his biggest bet!

Back in October 2020, Floyd Mayweather grabbed some headlines when he scored a $20,000 win by betting on Teofimo Lopez to beat Vasyl Lomachenko. Known for both his boxing career and his love for high-stakes bets, Mayweather put $6,500 on Lopez for the big fight. Lopez crushed it, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 117-111, and 116-112. So, not only did Lopez unify the lightweight titles, but Mayweather also pocketed $20,150.

Floyd Mayweather, being the show-off he is, flaunted his win on Instagram with a post that just said, “A light win.” Even though Lopez’s win was pretty clear-cut, Lomachenko thought the judges didn’t quite capture how he’d stepped up his game in the later rounds. Either way, this win just shows that Mayweather is still all about those high-stakes bets and keeping his financial game on point.

His winnings from the fights are mere pocket change for the richest boxer in the world, still, it goes to show how good the retired boxer is when it comes to predicting how a fight may go! However, there’s a chance he lost some of his bets and decided not to show those.

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WIN OVER ISRAIL MADRIMOV SHOWED WHY TERENCE CRAWFORD V CANELO ALVAREZ IS A TERRIBLE IDEA

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Terence Crawford added more accolades to his already historic career on Saturday by defeating WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov to become a four-weight world champion.

Crawford (40-0-0 31 KO) inflicted a first professional defeat on Madrimov (10-1-1 7 KO), getting the decision on all three judges’ scorecards following a competitive and compact bout at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Barely a moment had passed for ‘Bud’ to revel in his latest accomplishment before he was asked about the prospect of a mega-fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez – the other era-defining fighter of this generation.

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Without being overly committal, Crawford said he would be interested in a showdown with the Mexican, insisting the additional weight wouldn’t be a problem, and that it would all come down to money. “You know what I say, if the money is right, we got a fight,” he said in the ring.

Crawford Struggled To Carry Power At 154

Fans might be excited about the prospect of Saudi Arabian boxing boss Turki Alalshikh waving his magic wand and making this fight happen, but in reality, it’s a terrible idea – and Saturday’s bout against Madrimov showed precisely why.

While Crawford deservedly got the victory and Madrimov deserves a lot of credit for being so competitive against a pound-for-pound superstar, ‘Bud’ caught him with enough good shots – his uppercut was particularly effective – that would have sent most previous opponents to the canvas. Madrimov barely moved.

Perhaps the Uzbek has a particularly strong chin, but it was clear that Crawford’s power had not quite carried up to super-welterweight. He showed he has the size and height for the division, and he obviously has the skill and craft, so there is no reason not to expect him to become the undisputed world champion at 154lbs.

But if his power is not quite as effective at 154lbs against a fighter like Madrimov, how can we expect Crawford to be competitive at 168lbs against a beast like Canelo, who is pound-for-pound one of the hardest punchers on the planet and possesses a famously iron chin?

 

Canelo Weight Difference Too Great

Remember, Crawford won his first world title at lightweight, a full 33lbs lighter than the division where Canelo is the unified champion. Even the weight difference between the division in which he most recently became undisputed – welterweight – is 22lbs. That is still a big difference.

Alvarez, who has been calling his own shots for years now, will have zero interest in dropping pounds and meeting Crawford at catchweight, so it would be super-middleweight or nothing.

It just seems, following the display against Madrimov, that this fight should remain a fantasy – one fans can discuss and debate like they would over fighters from different eras.

Crawford, approaching his 37th birthday in September, couldn’t be blamed for thinking about the money. He only has a few fights left to maximize his earnings, and there’s no bigger money-maker than a bout with Canelo. Win or lose, who cares? He’s already assured of his place in the Hall of Fame.

More History Awaits Crawford Without Fighting Canelo

Yet, there are intriguing challenges beyond a lucrative mismatch against Alvarez. With all due respect to the remaining super-welterweight world champions, Crawford would fancy his chances against both. IBF belt holder Bakhram Murtazaliev should pose few problems, while a unification bout against Sebastian Fundora – his fellow American who has the WBC and WBO straps – would be a great fight to watch.

The opportunity to become the first fighter in history to become a three-weight undisputed world champion must be of some motivation to Crawford. Even one more step up to middleweight wouldn’t be beyond him, considering the lack of quality in the 160lbs division.

Only five fighters in history can call themselves five-weight world champions: Tommy Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao. Crawford has every opportunity to join the club.

Further greatness awaits Crawford without getting involved in a circus fight against Canelo.

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‘I’LL GIVE A FAIR PRICE’ FOR CRAWFORD: TURKI ALALSHIKH TELLS CANELO:

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Turki Alalshikh says he will not be held hostage by Canelo Alvarez’s demands as talks over a Terence Crawford fight remain in the background. 

Alvarez will box Edgar Berlangaon September 14 during Mexican Independence Day. The news meant Canelo vs. David Benavidez was off the table, as the Mexican Monster moved up to 175 pounds. Canelo demanded $150-200 million to fight Benavidez, which never came as the Saudis were not interested in putting up those numbers. Canelo’s decision to fight Berlanga on September 14 also got Turki’s attention.

It will clash with UFC 306, which has been labelled Riyadh Season Noche UFC due to the Saudis sponsoring it. The UFC is likely to get more ratings as it is the first fight at The Sphere. In addition, the headline event of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is much more competitive than Canelo’s fight. Alalshikh had plenty to say about Canelo moving forward.

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“I’ll give Canelo what I think is a fair price. If he accepts it, he deals directly with me to finish the deal. We will eat him…I guaranteed Crawford a big fight. I want Canelo for Crawford, and Crawford wants Canelo. But if Canelo is crazy [asking for too much money], I will still guarantee Crawford any fight he wants,” Turki Alalshikh said

Canelo’s decision not to face his IBF mandatory William Scull means he is no longer undisputed. The Mexican’s ability to secure a larger purse will be impacted somewhat since he is not undisputed. With Canelo recognizing he is at the latter end of his career, there is a clear plan to take the least risky fights for the most money. He has already won titles in four-weight classes and will go down as a future Hall of Famer.

Aside from Benavidez, Canelo beat the toughest boxer of his era three times when he took on GGG. That was a perfect response to getting beat by Floyd Mayweather, who is one of the best of all time. While the Dmitry Bivol defeat was a setback, Canelo’s CV spans over 60 fights, showing he has faced all kinds of opponents. A Crawford fight is the last likely big bout he can take. His other options are too risky.

David Morrell Jr. may see his long-term future at 175 instead of 168, which is a risky fight regardless, as he is a knockout artist. Christian Mbilli is another knockout artist who has called out Alvarez. If Canelo did not pursue the Benavidez fight, facing Morell or Mbilli for less money makes no sense.
Alvarez was initially against the idea of fighting Crawford, saying he gets no credit for beating a 147 fighter. But if the money is a fight, Alvarez could be swayed. Crawford’s trainer, Brian McIntyre, expects his fighter to beat Canelo.

“Canelo has been in the game long enough to know what he’s doing… If [Crawford] does get Canelo right after the Madrimov fight, [Canelo] might just be in a little bit of trouble. Because [Crawford] has got that rhythm, he’s into that rhythm, into his groove. It’s a good thing for Terence,” Bomac stated

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‘STILL BEATS MOST ACTIVE 147 FIGHTERS’ – MAYWEATHER SHOWS OFF INSANE HAND SPEED AT 47

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Floyd Mayweather showed off his impressive skills on the boxing pads ahead of his exhibition on August 24. 

Mayweather faces John Gotti III in a rematch. Their first fight ended in a brawl after the referee stopped the bout after both boxers refused to stop using expletives. Then Gotti swung at Mayweather after the fight as a brawl broke out. The bad blood continued on social media, resulting in a rematch. Mayweather showed off his boxing skills at the age of 47 in the following clip. Mayweather lets his hands go and moves around as he remains in top shape.

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While Mayweather’s career as a professional is over with a 50-0 record, his closes rival Manny Pacquiao could make a return. Pacman will have his exhibition on July 28 against Rukiya Anpo at a RIZN 3 event. It is a three-round bout, with suggestions that Manny could then come out of retirement. He has been linked with a fight against the WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios. A win makes him the oldest welterweight champion at 45, beating his previous record of 40 when he beat Keith Thurman.

There had been talks over a Mayweather rematch with Manny when the latter announced it last December. However, Mayweather rejected those claims, as they never materialised. Their only fight in 2015 brought in around $500 million in revenue. Although an exhibition would not top that, it could earn both men a big payday. Promoter Nobuyuki Sakakibara said a rematch would be possible if it made sense.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens these days so I the possibility is still there. We still have a good relationship with Floyd but he’s not thinking of coming back to real competitive fights. I understand that there isn’t no interest from his side on the rematch in non official bout, and Manny is interest. So it all comes down to the timing. And when everything aligns perfectly, I’m sure that rematch will happen,” Sakakibara said

Nevertheless, both boxers risk injury if they continue to fight at this late stage of their career. Evander Holyfield’s 2021 comeback against Victor Belfort ended in disaster after the fight was stopped in the first round. It was clear that Belfort’s reaction times were no longer the same. Father time does catch up with everyone. While Mayweather is only doing an exhibition against a non-pro boxer, it only takes one punch to change everything. Mayweather’s family has also had dementia within the family, with his father, Floyd Sr., suffering from it. Mayweather admitted that he could have some issues with his memory.

“My grandmother died from it, my uncle Roger died from it. My daddy’s going through it so I’m only human, so if I can have a little memory loss, it’s possible. I built generational wealth for my children and my family. So, if I am going through that, they’re going to make sure that I am okay,” Mayweather stated

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