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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 14: Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks on as he takes on Canelo Alvarez during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Golden Boy/Golden Boy via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 14: Floyd Mayweather Jr. looks on as he takes on Canelo Alvarez during their WBC/WBA 154-pound title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Golden Boy/Golden Boy via Getty Images)
Boxing’s very own crown prince, Floyd Mayweather Jr., has been on the quest to take his rightful place in the Mt. Olympus of exhibition boxing. The former five-division world champ retired from professional boxing in the year 2017. On the other hand, it looks like he has no plans to stop boxing anytime soon. The recent addition to this exhibition boxing quest took place at the O2 Arena in London on February 25, 2023. Moreover, this fight against Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers also marked his UK debut. And it was an iconic fight, to say the least.
Floyd Mayweather and Aaron Chalmers go the distance in their 8-round exhibition bout 🥊 #MayweatherChalmers pic.twitter.com/FSoUe4vPff
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) February 25, 2023
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The fight turned out to be as expected, with Mayweather proving to be the more skilled boxer. Moreover, he was seen showcasing his skillset, against a far easier opponent. Chalmers, on the other hand, was unable to land any substantial hits. However, Mayweather was unable to secure a knockout victory and went the full distance with Chalmers.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. sits in his corner between rounds against Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Talking about the fight, Mayweather said, “The United Kingdom is an unbelievable place with an unbelievable fanbase. I can’t thank you, guys, enough. The UK is becoming the mecca of boxing. This guy is tough as nails. I take my hat off to the guy: he is super, super-tough.” Mayweather also mentioned that he was proud of Chalmers’ performance.
Fans react to Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
There is no denying that fans were not too impressed with Mayweather’s performance. And a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Floyd had another fight ??
— GOOSE (@itzgooseyt) February 25, 2023
Floyd has deluded his star power to the point were practically no one knew he was fighting it’s sad
— MATHURIN (@MathleticInq) February 25, 2023
Genuinely had no idea Floyd was even fighting till about 6pm today. That might be why the arena is half empty. Most people didn’t know this was probably on.
— Immy (@UImmI92) February 25, 2023
Many fans mentioned that they were unaware that Mayweather was fighting.
is this dood BROKE, or sumshit?
— Strawberry. (@FUENTESx419) February 25, 2023
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Meanwhile, a fan bluntly asked if Mayweather was broke.
Floyd looks fantastic. There's no way he needs the money. He loves the work still, it seems. He loves to entertain. He loves the attention. And, he deserves the attention. UNTOUCHABLE STILL. All the haters can rewind on YouTube. #MayweatherChalmers
— Declan Mills (@declanmills70) February 25, 2023
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However, there were also a few who extended support to ‘Money’ Mayweather. What are your thoughts on Mayweather’s performance? Let us know in the comments below.
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