“Baby Tank 2.0”: Floyd Mayweather’s Protégé Imitates Signature ‘No Look Pad Work’; Fans Stunned After Watching the Uncanny Resemblance

It seems like the boxing world has gotten its next Floyd Mayweather. Aged 17, Curmel Moton has an astonishing 18 amateur titles to his name. The Featherweight fighter has been making ripples in boxing circles. He has further become the eye of the storm as folks prepare to welcome the next big name in boxing. Moton is famously known for sparring with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis at the age of 16.

He has received the support of names like Errol Spence Jr, Shakur Stevenson, and Rolando Romero. But Moton’s biggest backing came from the legendary Floyd Mayweather. The champion said, “We don’t know who’s going to be the next Floyd Mayweather”. He further added, “But I truly believe this could be the next Floyd Mayweather.”

Floyd is not just passing over his legacy in the boxing ring to this young star. But he is also placing his belief in this youngster. He has kept the name of Curmel Moton right next to that of ‘Tank’. Such overwhelming and promising statements from the legend can only make the up-and-coming boxer nervous. But this is not the case.

Moton spoke about the pressure that has been placed on him as folks compare him to the likes of ‘Money’ and Tank. He said, “I can handle the pressure. I’ve been putting work in my whole life and I’m used to it.” As he grapples with such expectations, he has been undergoing immense training to match them. He takes inspiration from the legend and pushes his training to the maximum extent. Will he rise to the ranks as Floyd did?

Recreating the prowess, Curmel Moton masters Floyd’s moves

In a video uploaded to FightHype’s Youtube channel, the young boxer can be seen showing off his uncanny take on Floyd Mayweather’s iconic No Look Padwork. With the smile of a victor, Moton turned towards the camera as he continued his pad work with his trainer. The talent that this boy holds sends a wave of hope and inspiration among boxing enthusiasts about the future of the boxing scene.

Ray Smith furthers the opinion that the young boxer could be the next ‘Tank’. He commented, “Baby Tank 2.0. He’s going to be a *star*”

Orlando Finnie also agrees. The user commented about the smooth delivery of moves the rising boxer showed. He said, “lil man is SMOOTH wit it…”

SEATTLE BOXING TALK talks about how Floyd keeps getting such faces to boxing. “Where does he keep finding these tanks,” he said. 

Jordan Rights is critical about what the young star would do with those moves in the future. “He got to figure out what he going to do with that stick hand. Is going to JAB or is HE not? You can’t get away with that In a Pro fight.”

Also Read: Fans in Agreement With Floyd Mayweather as He Brands This Rising Prospect the Next Gervonta Davis of Boxing

Cheetahcheeto is not that impressed. The user further commented, “Guys, this isn’t that impressive. It’s just a routine they have memorized.”

It is to only see in the coming years if this rising star in amateur boxing rises to the rank of pro boxing. Will he be able to accomplish what Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis have throughout their careers? Let us know your thoughts on Curmel Moton in the comments section.

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