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Floyd Mayweather backing Natalie Nunn—Is this the start of a new era for women in boxing?

It’s an exhibition fight! And we have everything on the table ready, a promoter, a broadcasting network, and a fighter willing to throw a punch. But instead of fighting inside the squared circle, Floyd Mayweather will sit and relax ringside. It seems it will be the CEO of Zeus Network, Lemuel Plummer, who is itching up for a fight, as he has been watching the American fighter put on a show for the fans for a long time now.

Mayweather, 47, appeared in a hilarious conversation with Plummer, 37, teasing some upcoming announcements. When Natalie Nunn crashed their conversation with another comical take, ‘Pretty Boy’ was quick to heap praise on her for her splendid reality show run, ‘Bad vs. Wild,’ where Joseline Hernandez jumped on her. He said, “Now remember, Natalie was tearing it down. No matter what they say, she fought for her right.”

Then the conversation steered back to fighting and Plummer expressed his eagerness to fight on the next card. The Zeus Network CEO admitted, “Next time, I want to get in ring, man… I want to be in fight on the next card. That’s all.” When asked by Mayweather, at 50-0, about whom he wanted to fight, Plummer had a name, but it was censored out. He continued, “Next time, I want to have a fun exhibition with ****.”

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However, that didn’t deter Mayweather, as he straightaway agreed to it. On the condition of the opponent agreeing to the fight, the former world champion declared, “You got a promoter too. Mayweather Promotions joining forces with Zeus, and we gonna make it happen. You said yes, the other guy gonna say yes, and we got a match.”

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Notably, Mayweather and Plummer go back a long time, as Zeus Network has distributed some of his exhibition fights, including the John Gotti III fight. They have maintained a close relationship since. The two could do hefty business once again, as the rematch had received a lot of traction.

Floyd Mayweather wants John Gotti III to put on a show

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Floyd Mayweather backing Natalie Nunn—Is this the start of a new era for women in boxing?

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In a conversation with Alex Montiel, the Michigan native shed light on their first fight and Gotti III’s mindset for revenge. He said, “He should want revenge. It is what it is. Well, I want him to come out there Saturday and put on a show for the Mexican people.” In addition, Mayweather specified his intention to have “fun” in the fight.

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It remains to be seen how the fight goes or whether there is another chaotic scenario brewing inside the arena. But the fans can expect an exciting fight and the promoters can expect good viewership.

What do you make of the probability of Floyd Mayweather putting Lemuel Plummer in an exhibition fight? Do you think it will make for an interesting event? Let us know in the comments below.

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