Banters often tend to turn serious. But most of the time, they remain harmless exchanges, with both parties shaking hands and making up afterward. Thankfully, this one fell under the latter category. In the boxing world, when in Las Vegas, it’s almost impossible to avoid one of the city’s most prominent residents: Floyd Mayweather Jr. The unbeaten former world champion recently crossed paths with Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn, who was in town for the upcoming clash between Diego Pacheco and Steven Nelson.

The discussion between Mayweather Jr. and Hearn took an unexpected turn when the former champion brought up a topic from last year. Had the conversation involved different personalities, it might have taken another direction. Credit to Mayweather Jr. and Hearn for navigating a thorny subject with ease. As of now, details about Mayweather Jr.’s next exhibition fight remain undisclosed. He fought John Gotti III in a rematch last August.

Floyd Mayweather: Let’s just say I’m not worried about my next paycheck

Standing beside Eddie Hearn, Mayweather Jr. revealed he doesn’t use social media apps on his phone. Addressing an associate, he recalled how Hearn once painted a grim picture of his finances. “So one day somebody said, coz you know I don’t have social media on my phone, so they showed me Eddie. Eddie was like, Floyd Mayweather ain’t got no money. That’s why he doing exhibition,” said the former five-division champion.

Mayweather Jr. jokingly remarked to his associate that Hearn often spins such narratives, perhaps struggling to accept the reality. But in the end, they cleared the air. “But one thing about that, me and Eddie got it clear,” said Mayweather Jr.

Hearn quipped, “We said as long as it’s 10 or 20, no problem.” This remark had everyone in laughter. “Anything less can’t be less than 10, cuz then we’re struggling for money,” Hearn added, fueling more mirth.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. then mentioned showing some of his accounts to Hearn, prompting the Matchroom boss to comment, “Imagine how much money Floyd Mayweather would have made if I was his promoter.” Once again, this sent Mayweather Jr. and his friends into fits of laughter.

When Hearn poured gasoline on the hearsay

It was a few months ago that Eddie Hearn reportedly raised questions over Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s net worth. “I don’t think he’s got the money he says. I don’t think he needs the money, but when you’ve got that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he’s spending, you start to wonder,” said Hearn during an interview.

This remark coincided with reports speculating about Mayweather Jr.’s financial status. However, his high-value asset purchases suggest he remains far removed from such rumors, still ranking as one of the wealthiest sports figures in the world.

Interestingly, light middleweight champion Terence Crawford also made an appearance to support his close friend Steven Nelson. Clips of the Mayweather-Hearn banter, featuring Crawford as well, have since gone viral.

Regardless of his financial status, do you think Floyd Mayweather Jr. should stay retired and enjoy life outside the ring?