UPDATE: Floyd Mayweather Vs Don Moore Exhibition Featuring Anderson Silva Gets A New Date

Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr is all set to put his skills on display for the world on the upcoming Saturday. The 45-year-old world champion will be fighting in an exhibition bout with his former sparring partner Don Moore, popularly known as ‘Dangerous’.

The exhibition fight was set to take place on May 7 at the helipad of Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Hotel. However, the fight was called off due to the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, the President of the United Arab Emirates. The tragedy resulted in a three-day work suspension and 40 days of grief.

New date for Mayweather’s exhibition bout

However, the fight is now set to take place on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the helipad of Burj Al Arab helipad. Only 20 tickets were sold for the event which is taking place 700 ft above sea level.

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In addition, UFC icon Anderson Silva will meet fellow Brazilian Bruno Machado on the undercard of the fight.

Moreover, the pound-for-pound champion confirmed the date of the fight on his Instagram handle. Floyd Mayweather always brings a unique energy to the ring, which is a huge hit with the crowd. His opponent is a boxer who has never lost a fight in his career, having a record of (18-0-1).

Floyd Mayweather fights after his retirement

The wealthiest boxer in the world took retirement from boxing in 2017, with an unbeatable record of (50-0-0). Post his retirement, the champion diverted his focus on his other business ventures, such as Mayweather Promotions. 

Surprisingly, the legend returned to the ring in 2018 for an exhibition battle with Tenshin Nasukawa, a Japanese kickboxer. ‘Money’ ended up winning the fight without putting out much effort.

The Pretty Boy fought YouTuber Logan Paul in June 2021. It was one of the most anticipated fights of the year, as it featured two huge personalities with millions of fans. A tough match concluded in a tie at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

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Meanwhile, the entire world’s attention is now focused on the approaching fight. Only time will tell how the battle will play out. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.