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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. throws a left at 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)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. throws a left at 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)
The exhibition bout between Floyd Mayweather and Don Moore was one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. However, it has been revealed that the bout has been canceled due to the sudden demise of the president of the UAE.
Mayweather was to fight Moore on the helipad of the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai on Saturday, May 14. However, the president of UAE, his Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, passed away on May 13, at the age of 73.
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Additionally, Global titans issued a statement assuring fans that the fight will be held at a later date.
We are deeply saddened by the announcement that His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has passed away.
Out of our deepest respects, the Global Titans Dubai event, scheduled for May 14 at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, has been postponed.
Read more: https://t.co/3qBI5nZI8o pic.twitter.com/SjgEtWLktO
— Global Titans Fight Series (@GlobalTitansFS) May 14, 2022
However, there has been no official confirmation on the date.
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Fans react to Floyd Mayweather-Don Moore cancellation
Many boxing fans shared their displeasure because of the cancellation of the bout.
Damn I wanted to watch the Champ display the Philly shell roll, always a pleasure watching Floyd. Hopefully they reschedule it
— 😑 (@Samuel13775210) May 13, 2022
User @Samuel13775210 mentioned how he was looking forward to the bout. Moreover, he also hoped that the fight is rescheduled.
Oh no! And I was just about to get excited… 👀
— Alex Yeo (@theyeo) May 13, 2022
Similarly, user @theyeo also mentioned that he was getting amped for the fight.
They will do it a week later
No biggie
— 216 (@WegotNext12) May 13, 2022
However, user @WegotNext12 was sure that the fight will be done in a week. Moreover, he felt that the current cancellation was no big deal.
Floyd must be upset he can't be petty and distract from Tank's fight
— Andy Ruiz's Right Ass Cheek (@StanReading) May 13, 2022
Another fan @StanReading mentioned that Mayweather might be upset that he can’t distract from ‘Tank’ Gervonta Davis‘ fight.
Guess he’s going to be forced to support Tanks fight.
— Miguel (@GeezytheDj) May 13, 2022
Similarly, user @GeezytheDj also felt that Mayweather will be forced to support Davis’ fight.
Wtf Floyd was fighting 😲 didn't know he was fighting again. Has he paid logan Paul what he owes him yet? What goes around and that!!!!!!
— GOLDIEBOX (@GOLDIEBOX93) May 13, 2022
User @GOLDIEBOX93 was surprised to know that Mayweather was fighting again. Moreover, the user gave emphasis on the fact that Mayweather has not paid Logan Paul for their fight.
The user Tweeted: “Wtf Floyd was fighting didn’t know he was fighting again. Has he paid logan Paul what he owes him yet? What goes around and that!!!!!!”
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He is still rich but pic.twitter.com/rUZ2i4y97g
— A Crying Mets Fan (@someinserious) May 13, 2022
However, user @someinserious hilariously mentioned that even though Mayweather is rich, he still wouldn’t get a payday.
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