Floyd Mayweather recently posted on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself enjoying the Dubai coastline.
He had previously shared the same image, but this time, he added a headline: “BREAKING NEWS FLOYD MAYWEATHER STUCK IN DUBAI,” taking a playful jab at Gervonta Davis‘ earlier allegations
Initially, it was Davis who claimed that Mayweather was being detained in Dubai over unpaid debts. Boxing insider Rick Glaser supported these claims, saying Mayweather’s non-payment issues were preventing him from leaving the UAE. However, these reports were later debunked.
Shortly after Davis‘s assertions, stories circulated about Mayweather donating $30,000 to a homeless man in downtown LA before Game 5.
This act of kindness contradicted the narrative that he was in trouble with Dubai’s authorities. The former five-division champion then turned the tables on Davis, using his own words to mock him.
An ongoing feud
Mayweather and Davis used to have a strong relationship, often publicly praising each other. However, their friendship has since deteriorated.
Recently, Mayweather spread a rumor by announcing that Davis’s upcoming fight with Frank Martin had been canceled, posting an image of the event poster marked “canceled.”
Davis did not take kindly to this, responding with a now-deleted post filled with frustration and anger.
“This ni**a such a hater…he said some sh*t cancel, and that’s not true! NI**A THIS MY SH*IT NOW! Keep talking, and I’ll pull up to ya house now and lay hands on you and some other sh*t!” Davis noted.
Jake Paul issues a shocking new warning to Mike Tyson before fighting Mike Perry
Jake Paul‘s 2024 is either going to be a smashing success — or a colossal flop. In a few days, boxing fans might know for sure, one way or the other.
Paul was set to fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 — but that bout has been pushed back to November, owing to Tyson‘s ulcer flare-up in May. Instead, Paul is set to battle bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on Saturday. If that bout goes well, it is full speed ahead for the Tyson fight on Nov. 15. But if it doesn’t go well for Paul…all bets might just be off
Paul: If I don’t beat Perry…
Paul seems to be keenly aware of the gamble he is making by fighting Perry — who has developed a reputation as one of the world’s fiercest bare-knuckle fighters through his UFC exploits. And although his focus is firmly on Perry, Paul understands that he is putting himself in some danger ahead of receiving the biggest paycheck in his life this November.
“A lot of people think I’m crazy for pivoting to this; why Mike Perry, why now, why take the risk, you could lose the biggest payday of your life against Mike Tyson if you lose to Mike Perry who is a violent killer, a bare-knuckle, undefeated legend over there,” Paul told DAZN in a new interview.
Paul has told DAZN and ESPN‘s “Pat McAfee Show” the same thing: if he loses to Perry, the Tyson fight isn’t going to happen.
“This whole entire thing is a giant risk,” Paul said. “I’m focused on July 20, I’m focused on Mike Perry and just being in that mindset is what will lead me to victory.
So why is Paul choosing to fight Perry, who boasts a perfect 5-0 record as a bare-knuckle fighter? One word: showmanship.
“I need the experience, I need to stay active. I fear no man, I’m ready anytime, any place, anyone, and I truly back that up with my action,” Paul explained to DAZN. “It’s not something I just say walking around. I’m just down to f***ing fight and I love performing.”
Paul understands the bet he’s making, and how easily it could backfire and set his boxing career back. The former YouTube star is going forward with it anyway, and it remains to be seen whether he can ward off Perry‘s challenge on Saturday night
