Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is among the few athletes listed in the boxing G.O.A.T. list. The American boxer retired with a perfect record of 50-0. One of his biggest matches was against UFC’s Conor McGregor, whom he defeated by a TKO.
The recent murmurs on social media indicate fans will get to see him fight soon. His next opponent might be another social media star and Youtuber- Deji.
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The ‘Pretty Boy’ revealed his plans to fight his next opponent or, more accurately, a certain category of opponents. The boxing fans didn’t take this revelation kindly. They and to Twitter to express their opinions.
What Floyd Mayweather has said?
Floyd Mayweather said, “I’m not into fights where I’m going to take any real punishment. So guys like Conor McGregor and guys that don’t really hit hard such as YouTubers, I don’t really mind colliding with those individuals, but nothing where I’m going to harm myself.”
Floyd Mayweather: "I'm not into fights where I'm going to take any real punishment. So guys like Conor McGregor and guys that don't really hit hard such as YouTubers, I don't really mind colliding with those individuals, but nothing where I'm going to harm myself." [@MailSport]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 21, 2022
This declaration didn’t go well with the fans, who were expecting more exciting fights. ‘Money’ last fought in an exhibition match against social media star Logan Paul. Disappointing for fans, the match ended in a draw.
How did fans react to the news?
Fans were disappointed and frustrated to see their favorite boxer adopting a safer approach to picking his next boxing match opponent. What’s more? They made fun of him being broke and speculated that it might be money that has driven ‘Pretty Boy’ to adopt such a tactic.
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A user wrote, “Is it he still craves to fight or like McGregor said he is actually broke? Logan Paul said Mayweather still hasn’t paid him from he’s fight that adds up to a few mill.”
Is it he Still craves to fight or like McGregor said he is actually broke? Logan Paul said Mayweather still hasn't paid him from he's fight that adds up to a few mill.
— Danny (@DE123E) September 21, 2022
Several people have speculated on the boxer’s financial status. Many personalities feel he might be broke.
Another user felt boxing against YouTubers was easy money.
It's easy money for him. Imagine being a top quality chef and then retiring and being asked to make a few sandwiches for a years' salary
— readthesinze (@readthesinze) September 21, 2022
Further, a social media user was not happy with events taking place in the current boxing industry.
It's an embarrassment that people actually pay money to watch him fight YouTubers which lets be real he looked awful in the logan fight
— Danny (@DE123E) September 21, 2022
Another person poked some fun at the undefeated boxer.
The irony here. These guys feel the same way about you lmfao. Dude thinks he actually looks good saying this LOL
— DAL (@5TimeSBChamp) September 21, 2022
A user advised others to not watch such matches.
Please humans with brains don't use your money to purchase this garbage
— Cory Castelan (@corycastelan) September 21, 2022
He is right to do that..fools and their money are easily parted..
— Karl Richardson (@KarljRichardson) September 21, 2022
lololololol.,. people shouldn't throw there money away for this Bullshit.
— 🗽FL Empire 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@CloudAtlas_47) September 21, 2022
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However, a fan tweeted in Mayweather’s support. He felt the boxer was being ‘honest’.
He's being honest about the product he's selling. If people are dumb enough to buy this (again), it's on them.
— Muthena Alsahlani (@muthena147) September 21, 2022
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What do you think of Floyd Mayweather’s decision to fight YouTubers? Do you think he has gone for the money than glory? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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