Floyd Mayweather Was Once Predicted to Lose Against WWE’s Biggest Star in a Real Fight

Such was the opinion once put forward by UFC commentator Joe Rogan during an ESPN interview. Back then, when Ronda Rousey was UFC’s face, this one statement made quite a buzz in the world of combat sports. As much as the UFC supported the viewpoint, there were numerous analysts who strongly opposed and criticized the view.

During a Highly Questionable session, UFC president Dana White himself was asked if he believed the inference to be true. With conviction and some logic, White explained the circumstances in which he believed Rousey could actually hurt Mayweather Jr. “bad”. “Yeah, I agree with Joe”. “She would definitely beat him”. “She would beat him and hurt him bad,” had said a confident Dana White. 

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UFC strongly believed that Rousey could beat Floyd Mayweather. The only condition was that it had to be an MMA fight. White even had to answer what he thought about the intrinsic strength difference between the two. Although bitter, one being a man and the other a woman, this question was unavoidable.

But, based on what Joe Rogan had previously argued, the UFC president made it pretty direct and clear. “Have you ever seen Floyd Mayweather”? “He’s tiny”. “He’s about this big”. “Trust me, there would be no problem”. “I’ve seen her throw bigger men than Floyd Mayweather and hurt them bad,” commented a calm and reasoning White.

Ronda Rousey and the reflection of a raging spirit

2014 was Ronda Rousey’s year. She made her fans turn into believers. With the UFC’s Women’s Bantamweight belt around her waist and back-to-back title defenses, Rousey was indeed a name.

Her unparallel judo skills, light-speed finishes, and cocky but charming personality gave her the identity of a pay-per-view fighter. By July 6th, 2014, Ronda Rousey was 10-0 and most of her wins had come via submission. Undoubtedly, ‘the Rowdy’ was a puzzle that dominated her UFC division.

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The exposure that Ronda Rousey brought to the UFC and specifically to the women’s divisions stands second to none. In addition to that, Floyd Mayweather vs. Ronda Rousey would have definitely been a true treat to watch. In another word, a privilege.

Do you think Ronda Rousey should have had fought Floyd Mayweather? And, if they did, what do you feel would have been the outcome? Let us know in the comments below.