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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 29: Floyd Mayweather Jr. attends a game between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Liberty 98-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 29: Floyd Mayweather Jr. attends a game between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Liberty 98-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Will Floyd Mayweather return to the ring or is this it for ‘Money’? Well, ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, Mayweather took to social media and announced a rematch with John Gotti III in February this year. On the other hand, Mayweather also confirmed that he received $4 Million to rematch Manny Pacquiao in Japan in 2024. So, can we hope to see another Mayweather fight?
While we may keep our expectations alive, Mayweather has claimed that he is happier without boxing. In his opinion, with his social and economic capital, he needs not to step inside the ring again and yet remain the face of the sport. Well, here is what the 50-0 boxer said about being happier without boxing.
Floyd Mayweather claims he is still the face of boxing
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In his latest appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Floyd Mayweather revealed he had to show concern for several other things besides boxing in life. Apart from being a world-class boxer, since he is a father, Mayweather realizes that he has certain responsibilities towards his children. In that connection, Mayweather explained he was happier by spending more of his time with his children and family. “I’m more busy because never settle for less. There’s always room to grow. So, I want to grow,” said ‘TBE’.
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“I’m happier now without fighting because I’m able to spend so much time with my daughters. And so much time pushing my sons to be great,” added Mayweather who planned to face John Gotti III in a rematch this February. However, is Floyd Mayweather really planning to stay outside the ring? Well, Mayweather feels he has done enough to be talked about despite not stepping in the ring for a fight.
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“I promise. I’m not trying to be funny or knocking any fighters. Even if I don’t want to be, they still talk about me every time a fight comes on. So, I’m really still the face of boxing,” added ‘TBE’ confidently. So, what do you make of Mayweather’s statements at The Pivot Podcast? Do you think that despite his official retirement in 2017, ‘TBE’ is still the face of boxing? Share your valuable thoughts with us in the comments below.
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