Floyd Mayweather Wants to Fight the Guy Who Beat His Father and Other All-Time Greats in Fantasy Matchups

Floyd Mayweather is going to showcase the hard-earned skill of his life in the most-awaited exhibition showdown in Dubai. However, the date, venue, and opponent are yet to be officially confirmed.

Prior to this event, ‘The Best Ever’ took to an interview with a YouTube channel ‘SportsIcon.’ While answering the queries, the heavy stalwart reflected on a few fantasy subjects.

Mayweather recalled some prominent names from the history of boxing that inspired and assisted him in accomplishing such great accolades. Furthermore, ‘Money’ opened up on the list of fighters with whom he wants to share the ring.

The 44-year-old said, “Do you know one of my close friends, who I speak to on regular Sugar Ray Leonard? He’s the guy that beat my father and he’s one of the best. He’s an all-time great. Roberto Duran, he is another all-time great. Julio Cesar Chavez, he’s the all-time great.”

Further, ‘The Pretty Boy’ of boxing looked back on a few brilliant technicians, who vanished into the limelight’s backdrop. Bringing them back on the surface, he said, “There are so many just legends. Tommy Hearns and it’s another fighter that nobody ever talked about. Two fighters, actually, they really never talk about Aaron Pryor and Pernell Whitaker. Both of those guys are some of the best guys to ever put on a pair of gloves. Another Michael Nunn was unbelievable.”

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These are all hypothetical questions that linger in the mind of boxing fans. However, every phenomenal technician was a hero of their country and generation.

Sugar Ray Leonard outboxed Floyd Mayweather Sr.

Renowned former professional boxer, Floyd Mayweather Sr., and former five-weight division legend Sugar Ray Leonard locked horns early in their career. On 9 September 1978, the duo exchanged heavy leather at providence, Rhode Island’s Civic Center.

Former Olympic gold medalist crafted lethal combinations and dominated the show. His aggression put ‘Pink’ twice on his knees in the middle of the rounds and finally seized the latter in the 10th round.

However, Mayweather Sr. showcased a great warrior spirit. He absorbed many lethal shots but succumbed to the 10th round wrath of ‘Sugar’.

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