The recent KSI vs FaZe Temperrr showdown at the Wembley Arena in London on January 14, 2023, was an explosive event, to say the least. Moreover, the event that took place under KSI’s promotional banner Misfits Boxing also saw a myriad of sensational showdowns as a part of the card. The most notable one involved social media personality turned boxing sensation, Salt Papi. It looks like his performance might have earned him an opportunity to fight the crown prince of boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
‘Money’ Mayweather is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in boxing. While he retired from the sport in the year 2017, he has been on a quest to become the unrivaled superstar of the exhibition boxing scene. Moreover. he is currently set to face Geordie Shore star, Aaron Chalmers.
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MIAMI, FL – JUNE 6: Floyd Mayweather meets with the press following the Mayweather vs Paul: Bragging Rights boxing event on June 06, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Salt Papi proved his mettle with his recent performance against Josh Brueckner. Additionally, his knockout punch took Brueckner off his feet. And in turn, earned him the respect of fans, even comparing him to Manny Pacquiao. In fact, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn also wished to see him turn pro. It was recently reported by Fred Beck on Twitter that Salt Papi was offered a Mayweather fight.
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However, it was turned down because the offer was too low.
Fans react to Floyd Mayweather making an offer to Salt Papi
Boxing fans were not too pleased with Salt Papi’s decision to turn down a Floyd Mayweather fight. In fact, a lot of fans took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Blimey, to fight an idol, most would do it for nothing.
What an opportunity missed.— Adam Brooks 🇬🇧 (@EssexPR) January 25, 2023
Its Floyd mayweather lol, should've took the fight regardless imo and made a name for himself. There's plenty of opportunities for him in the future to collect the bag
— GlazersOUT (@Junaed83538761) January 25, 2023
A lot of fans took a dig at Salt Papi for turning down the offer. And also mentioned that it was a missed opportunity.
Should’ve taken it, these opportunities are very rare to come. Even if salt was going to lose it would make him a better fighter by sharing the ring with a great.
Possibly even giving him that extra edge to go and fight Jake afterwards and beat🤷🏽♂️— Leo Lira Anderson (@peapeapoopoop) January 25, 2023
Poor decision, take the opportunity, the potential of what happens is worth more than money tbh
— The Cuban Muscle Crisis (@himansuii) January 25, 2023
Similarly, a lot of fans felt that it was a poor decision on Salt Papi’s part. Moreover, they mentioned that it was a rare opportunity to fight an idol like Mayweather.
He would have done a much better job than what deji did
— Utd_Ahmed7 (@NabidAhmed04) January 25, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan pointed out that he would have done a better job than Deji.
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Bro made the right choice by not taking it 😂. Did deji or Logan Paul even get paid after fighting Floyd. I don’t think so.
— Robert Paisley (@Robertpaisley11) January 26, 2023
However, some fans supported his decision to decline Mayweather’s offer. And even pointed out that Logan Paul and, possibly, Deji were yet to be paid.
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