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nown for his excellent defense that left him virtually untouched in his fights, 47-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr.has revealed that he is starting to experience the early effects of his brilliant boxing career.

He acknowledged that he has begun practicing mental agility exercises to prevent neurological deterioration, similar to what other members of his boxing family have suffered.

In the Mayweather family, both Floyd Sr. and his uncle, Roger, require special care due to neurological damage that has resulted in memory loss. This problem has also started to affect Floyd Jr.

“The memory loss could be from boxing, or it could be something that runs in the family,” he said in an interview on the podcast Come and Talk 2 Me with Ma$e, Cam’ron, and Treasure ‘Stat Baby’ Wilson.

“For example, my uncle Roger (Mayweather), it got really bad for him, so I ended up hiring someone to take care of him, and the same thing is happening to my dad (Floyd Sr.).”

Throughout his career, ‘Money’ was known for his elusiveness, primarily using the ‘shoulder roll’ technique – a sideways stance that his father and uncle also popularized in the 1980s, allowing them to dodge opponents’ punches with quick waist movements.

Mayweather Jr. took this further, achieving an undefeated career with 50 fights and 27 knockouts.

“It might be something genetic in the family. Even I feel that mentally I’m not 100 percent like before. I like to do different exercises, puzzles, word games, to keep my mind healthy,” said Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Life After Boxing for Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather Jr. retired at 40 in August 2017. Since then, he has participated in some exhibition matches, though he has declined to fight former boxers, stating that he has accomplished everything in boxing. In his exhibition bouts, he tries to avoid taking significant damage from his opponents.

However, it seems the former boxer has started to show signs of erratic behavior. Recently, he missed two scheduled commitments in Mexico without any explanation.

Mayweather was supposed to hold a press conference to promote an exhibition fight at the Arena Ciudad de México and conduct a mass boxing class for city residents.

Mayweather failed to show up and did not inform the organizers in Mexico. He even deleted the promotional content for his fight in Mexico from his social media.

After several days, he reappeared and reposted the event poster: “Mexico, I’ll see you soon. Stay tuned for details about the upcoming exhibition,” he wrote on his Instagram account.

However, in the new poster, the fighter did not announce who his opponent would be, leaving the organization of the event unclear.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced Saturday he and John Gotti III agreed to a rematch on Aug. 24 in Mexico City.

The pair previously fought in June 2023. The exhibition was ended in the sixth round. Gotti continued to throw punches at Mayweather after the stoppage, which sparked a wider brawl in and out of the ring.

Gotti, who’s the grandson of the late New York mob boss John Gotti, told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour shortly after the event he was open to a return encounter. He said Mayweather might have a hard time turning down the idea based on how much attention they generated from their post-fight melee.

Mayweather previously announced the two would square off during the week of Super Bowl LVIII. However, that came to nothing.

The 47-year-old has maintained his retirement from boxing after beating UFC star Conor McGregor in 2017 and running his record to a perfect 50-0. Since then, he has scheduled a series of exhibitions, making no bones about the fact he’s getting paid handsomely for much less work than would be required in an official fight.

Gotti got his combat sports career started in MMA, debuting in 2017 and compiling a 5-1 record before pivoting to boxing. He’s 2-0 so far as a professional.

 

BA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has once again taken aim at Floyd Mayweather after the boxing legend claimed that Davis’ upcoming fight against Frank Martin had been cancelled, stirring up both ‘Tank’ and his fans. Davis has held the WBA title since his 2019 knockout of Yuriorkis Gamboa after moving up to lightweight.

Recently, he was promoted to full champion status following Devin Haney‘s move up in weight and vacating the WBA (Super) belt

I’m so happy that the sun is finally out because it’s been a whole week of rain,’ she said on Instagram, ‘Also, the last four nights have been really tricky because Barry has been away and I’m like 39 plus something days – according to my due date I should be having a baby in two days.”

Lauren continued, “So, yes, I’ve been having chats to bubby saying “please stay inside until Daddy gets back. But we are going to the airport to pick up Barry and the boys and I are so excited.

‘The only way I coped is because my beautiful mum stayed with me and I had the support of my dad and some very special friends of Barry and I’s who kept checking in. So, yes, sun’s out, Barry’s home and I’m sure not long until we meet this little cherub.’ She concluded her post

Before, Lauren posted a picture of Barry and her when they got married ‘Two years, the most romantic elopement fuelled by LOVE and LIFE. Words can’t describe. I love you Barry,

Barry Hall, 47, has been fighting for quite a while and has a lot of tricks up his sleeve but it seems that age was a big determining factor for the loss, while Curtis Scott 2ho is only 26 years old, managed to crush the AFL legend’s defense with only 90 seconds remaining of the first round

Gervonta Davis vs Vasyl Lomachenko is close to becoming official with November date in sight

krainian lightweight Vasyl Lomachenko was once at the very top of the world and looking indestructible, just like Gervonta Davis feels today. At a certain point during that great moment for ‘Loma’, even people like Joe Rogan were talking about him for his skills. Right now, it doesn’t feel like anybody can defeat Gervonta Davis, which is one of the main reasons promoters want this fight to happen in the first place. If anybody has the skillset to potentially defeat ‘Tank‘, that man is Vasyl Lomachenko. Because if Loma finds his best form again by November, we could be in for one of the best fights of 2024. There is no question about that and everybody who loves boxing would watch it

BA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has once again taken aim at Floyd Mayweather after the boxing legend claimed that Davis’ upcoming fight against Frank Martin had been cancelled, stirring up both ‘Tank’ and his fans. Davis has held the WBA title since his 2019 knockout of Yuriorkis Gamboa after moving up to lightweight.

Recently, he was promoted to full champion status following Devin Haney‘s move up in weight and vacating the WBA (Super) belt.

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fter a prolonged absence from the ring, largely due to awaiting a WBA decision, Davis is set to return and defend his title for the first time against the undefeated Frank Martin next month.

On the other hand, Mayweather was preparing for his own return in an exhibition match, more than a year after his chaotic bout against John Gotti III.

He was expected to announce a fight against Victor Ortiz, a former opponent, but his failure to show up at the press conference cast doubt on the event.

Heated exchange between David and Mayweather

Davis took to Instagram to comment on Mayweather’s no-show, accusing him of scamming and taking people’s money.

Mayweather then responded by claiming that the Davis-Martin fight had been cancelled. Davis fired back with a vehement post, calling Mayweather a ‘hater’ and asserting his control.

“This is sad, hopefully this is just a rumour,” Mayweather said.

Davis responded: “This n***a such a hater. He said some s**t cancel and that’s not true! N***A THIS MY S**T NOW! Keep talking and I’ll pull up to your house now and lay hands on you and some other s**t

Barry Hall’s wife shares how she managed to watch her husband get knockout hours before giving birth

arry Hall was terribly knocked out on Wednesday after he faced Curtis Scott, meanwhile, Lauren Brant just gave birth to their fourth child and shares how she managed to watch her husband get knocked down and then go to the hospital to have their child

 

floyd Mayweather Jr. recently commended his former fighter, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, as the “biggest puncher” in the lightweight division while calling Shakur Stevenson the “most skillful.”

However, fans and critics have different views on Stevenson‘s fighting st

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any of them perceive WBC 135-lb champion Shakur Stevenson as overly defensive, accusing him of avoiding direct engagement in the ring.

Mayweather Jr. hails Stevenson’s skillset

Critics argue that aside from his contentious victory over Edwin De Los Santos last November-a fight some believe Stevenson lost-he hasn’t faced top-tier competition.

“The biggest puncher at 135 will probably be Gervonta Davis, but the most skillful fighter at 135 will be hands down Shakur Stevenson,” Mayweather Jr. told the Come and Talk 2 Me YouTube channel.

“Well it’s all really about skills. Pernell Whitaker wasn’t a huge puncher but he was very exciting, very tough and he fought everybody and Shakur is trying to do the same thing, he’s trying to fight the best out there, he’s asking to fight the best.”

On the other hand, Vasily Lomachenko is often regarded as the most skilled lightweight, praised for his willingness to engage and his well-rounded abilities.

Fans believe Stevenson‘s primary asset is his movement, which they feel limits his overall effectiveness since he rarely stands his ground.

Critics argue that a fighter must engage more directly, something they believe Stevenson avoids.

His reliance on evasive tactics and a step-back approach has led some to label him one of the least exciting fighters in the 135-lb division

 

Mike Tyson is set to make a surprising return to the boxing ring on July 20, twenty years after his retirement.

The 58-year-old boxing legend will face 27-year-old Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium, raising concerns about his age and vulnerability, especially after a recent mid-air health scare

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espite these worries, both Tyson and Paul have confirmed that the fight will go on as planned.

‘The Problem Child,’ has faced significant criticism for choosing opponents who are well past their prime. However, he has also garnered support from some quarters.

Mayweather praises Paul

Former champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has shown support for Paul, despite their past contentious encounters.

In a recent interview, Mayweather was asked about Jake Paul‘s boxing credentials and offered some surprising insights.

During the interview, host Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson of ‘It Is What It Is’ inquired about Mayweather‘s thoughts on a rematch with Logan Paul before shifting focus to Jake Paul.

“I mean what he’s doing is kind of cool if he can continue to steal money and they match him the way they match him,” he noted.

“I can’t knock his hustle, so if they can match him the way they how they’ve been matching him more power to him.”

Tyson and Paul‘s fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds with both fighters wearing 14oz gloves. Tyson‘s last fight was an un-scored exhibition against Jones Jr. four years ago, on the same event where Paul knocked out NBA star Nate Robinson.

 

nown for his excellent defense that left him virtually untouched in his fights, 47-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr.has revealed that he is starting to experience the early effects of his brilliant boxing career.

He acknowledged that he has begun practicing mental agility exercises to prevent neurological deterioration, similar to what other members of his boxing family have suffered.

In the Mayweather family, both Floyd Sr. and his uncle, Roger, require special care due to neurological damage that has resulted in memory loss. This problem has also started to affect Floyd Jr.

“The memory loss could be from boxing, or it could be something that runs in the family,” he said in an interview on the podcast Come and Talk 2 Me with Ma$e, Cam’ron, and Treasure ‘Stat Baby’ Wilson.

“For example, my uncle Roger (Mayweather), it got really bad for him, so I ended up hiring someone to take care of him, and the same thing is happening to my dad (Floyd Sr.

Throughout his career, ‘Money’ was known for his elusiveness, primarily using the ‘shoulder roll’ technique – a sideways stance that his father and uncle also popularized in the 1980s, allowing them to dodge opponents’ punches with quick waist movements.

Mayweather Jr. took this further, achieving an undefeated career with 50 fights and 27 knockouts.

“It might be something genetic in the family. Even I feel that mentally I’m not 100 percent like before. I like to do different exercises, puzzles, word games, to keep my mind healthy,” said Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Life After Boxing for Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather Jr. retired at 40 in August 2017. Since then, he has participated in some exhibition matches, though he has declined to fight former boxers, stating that he has accomplished everything in boxing. In his exhibition bouts, he tries to avoid taking significant damage from his opponents.

However, it seems the former boxer has started to show signs of erratic behavior. Recently, he missed two scheduled commitments in Mexico without any explanation.

Mayweather was supposed to hold a press conference to promote an exhibition fight at the Arena Ciudad de México and conduct a mass boxing class for city residents.

Mayweather failed to show up and did not inform the organizers in Mexico. He even deleted the promotional content for his fight in Mexico from his social media.

After several days, he reappeared and reposted the event poster: “Mexico, I’ll see you soon. Stay tuned for details about the upcoming exhibition,” he wrote on his Instagram account.

However, in the new poster, the fighter did not announce who his opponent would be, leaving the organization of the event unclear.

Floyd Mayweather is in the discussion as one of boxing’s greatest-ever fighters — and though he has not taken part in a professional bout since 2017, he remains among the sport’s biggest draws.

It wasn’t long ago that Mayweather teased fans with a return to the ring, less than a year after his previous exhibition bout in Miami against John Gotti III. More details on Mayweather‘s return to boxing — albeit not in a professional capacity — are starting to emerge, and Money‘s potential opponent is someone he faced in a contentious welterweight showdown more than a decade ago.

Mayweather to renew rivalry with Victor Ortiz

According to ESPN‘s Salvador Rodriguez, Mayweather is set to fight Victor Ortiz in Mexico on Aug. 24, in the eighth exhibition bout Pretty Boy Floyd has agreed to since his last professional fight in 2017. This will not be the first time Mayweather has faced off against Ortiz, and their last meeting ended under a shroud of controversy in 2011.

Back then, Mayweather was challenging Ortiz for the latter’s WBC welterweight belt. Mayweather was in control for the first three rounds, and Ortiz’s bid to get back into the match ended when he headbutted Mayweather in the corner of the ring at MGM Grand Garden Arena. After the incident and a brief delay, Mayweather caught Ortiz with a vicious left hook and sent him to the mat with a right, winning the match via knockout

Now nearly 13 years removed from that controversial fight, it will be interesting to see how the two boxers greet one another should this bout come to pass. Fans will eagerly await more details as one of the legends of the sport closes in what should be another million-dollar payday

 

recently commended his former fighter, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, as the “biggest puncher” in the lightweight division while calling Shakur Stevenson the “most skillful.”

However, fans and critics have different views on Stevenson‘s fighting style.

Many of them perceive WBC 135-lb champion Shakur Stevenson as overly defensive, accusing him of avoiding direct engagement in the ring.

Mayweather Jr. hails Stevenson’s skillset

Critics argue that aside from his contentious victory over Edwin De Los Santos last November-a fight some believe Stevenson lost-he hasn’t faced top-tier competition.

“The biggest puncher at 135 will probably be Gervonta Davis, but the most skillful fighter at 135 will be hands down Shakur Stevenson,” Mayweather Jr. told the Come and Talk 2 Me YouTube channel.

“Well it’s all really about skills. Pernell Whitaker wasn’t a huge puncher but he was very exciting, very tough and he fought everybody and Shakur is trying to do the same thing, he’s trying to fight the best out there, he’s asking to fight the best.”

On the other hand, Vasily Lomachenko is often regarded as the most skilled lightweight, praised for his willingness to engage and his well-rounded abilities.

Fans believe Stevenson‘s primary asset is his movement, which they feel limits his overall effectiveness since he rarely stands his ground.

Critics argue that a fighter must engage more directly, something they believe Stevenson avoids.

His reliance on evasive tactics and a step-back approach has led some to label him one of the least exciting fighters in the 135-lb division

 

another victory to his record by defeating Nikolai Buzolin in California. The 18-year-old boxing prodigy showcased his skills in the lightweight division for the first time, knocking Buzolin down in the first round and securing a second-round victory as the referee stepped in to stop the fight.

“He had a lot of experience, but I knew I was gonna come out here and handle business,” Moton said.

“I’ve had pressure on me my whole life. I’ve always had that [Mayweather] name on my shoulders. I’m used to it. When they call my name again I’ll be here, and I’ll put on another good performance.”

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was present at ringside, cheering for Moton throughout the bout. After the fight, Mayweather expressed immense pride in Moton‘s performance, reflecting on how he has mentored the young boxer at his famous gym.

 

Mayweather hails Moton

Moton‘s impressive win comes after previously defeating Anthony Cuba on the undercard of the Tim Tszyu-Sebastian Fundora headliner. Despite missing out on opportunities to appear in high-profile events like the Canelo Alvarez-Jaime Munguia show and Gervonta Davis‘ June 15 title defense, Moton‘s latest victory reaffirms his potential.

“I’m happy that I was able to be a part of his life and take him to that next level,” said Mayweather.

“He wanted to be great. He’s boxed so many different champions throughout the years, even as an amateur. I just want the best for him, but, so much talent.”