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Floyd Mayweather: Retired star demands £500m to box Conor McGregor and Khabib

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2020 0

Floyd Mayweather has disclosed requirements for getting back into the ring to box Conor McGregor as he wouldn’t bother dusting of his gloves for anything under £120m. READ ALSO: Barcelona sign defender Sergino Dest from Ajax The 43 year-old has demanded £500million to box Conor

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Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral expenses

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2020 0

Boxing superstar, Floyd Mayweather, has revealed his willingness to pay for the funeral services for George Floyd. Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, made this known on Monday. According to Ellerbe in an interview with ESPN, “He’ll probably get mad at me for saying that, but yes, [Mayweather] is definitely paying for the funeral. Floyd […]

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Floyd Mayweather’s Ex-Girlfriend found dead

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Josie Harris, an ex-girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather who had three children with the former champion boxer, has been found dead at her suburban Los Angeles home. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told KABC-TV that 40-year-old Josie Lynn Harris was the mother of three of Mayweather’s children. READ ALSO: Boxing coach condemns Boxing Federation for […]

Boxing Sports

Freddie Roach eager for Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather rematch

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

Trainer Freddie Roach said Wednesday he hopes Manny Pacquiao can set up a rematch with Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino legend takes care of business against Keith Thurman in Las Vegas this month. Roach told reporters he was still bothered by Pacquiao’s defeat to Mayweather in their 2015 clash, which was hyped as the “Fight […]

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Manny Pacquiao teases Floyd Mayweather rematch after January bout

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2018 0

Filipino veteran Manny Pacquiao revealed Monday he has spoken with Floyd Mayweather about a possible sequel to their 2015 super fight, but said no decision would be taken on a rematch until the New Year. Speaking in New York to confirm details of his January 19 fight against Adrien Broner, Pacquiao said he had discussed […]

Entertainment

‘Fool’ – 50 Cent mocks Floyd Mayweather for buying $18m diamond watch

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2018 0

Rapper, 50 Cent has mocked his former close friend,Floyd Mayweather for splashing $18million on a diamond encrusted wristwatch. He wrote ‘ Man they done found the 1 fool in the world ,dumb enough to buy that watch .LOL ,get the strap.

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Mayweather stop McGregor by TKO in 10th round

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2017 0

Floyd Mayweather on Sunday defeated Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Super star Conor McGregor by way of Technical Knockout (TKO) in the 10th round of their World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Welterweight bout in Las Vegas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that American Mayweather’s victory over McGregor sees him improve his record to 50-0 […]

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Video: Floyd Mayweather makes fun of Conor McGregor in new video and offers fans 10k for a great caption

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2016 0

So earlier, UFC titleholder Conor McGregor took to his IG page to take a jibe at boxing champ, Floyd Mayweather. He wrote: ‘Yeah, yeah. F*** Floyd. What is Floyd going to do? We’re looking for anyone.’ Mayweather has now responded to McGregor’s bait by mocking McGregor in video clips where he was being ponded and bloodied by another […]

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Pacquiao Has Successful Shoulder Surgery

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2015 0

Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday, just days after his loss to Floyd Mayweather in the so-called “Fight of the Century”. Surgeon Neal ElAttrache, who performed the operation to repair a torn rotator cuff, said he could “not be more pleased with the results” and expects Pacquiao to recover

Boxing Sports

‎Floyd Mayweather Sued by Ex Girlfriend for $20 Million

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2015 0

‎‎Floyd Mayweather‎’s ex girlfriend and mother of his 3 children is suing him for $20million for Defamation after he said that she was on drugs during a 2010 domestic violence incident. Josie Harris who has three children with the unbeaten boxer filed the $20 Million lawsuit on Tuesday claiming defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress […]

Boxing

Floyd Mayweather Beats Manny Pacquiao by Unanimous Decision

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2015 0

Floyd Mayweather still remains undefeated after 12 rounds of boxing with his opponent Manny Pacquiao,he got the unanimous decision but not the crowd’s acclaim when he outlasted Manny Pacquiao to unite three of the world welterweight titles here in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Glenn Feldman of Connecticut saw it 116-112 and the Nevadans Burt […]

Entertainment Hollywood

Mike Tyson Blast Mayweather for Muhammad Ali Comparison

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

Mike Tyson has blasted unbeaten American boxer, Floyd Mayweather, and called him “a little scared man” and “delusional” for comparing himself to Muhammad Ali in the build-up to Saturday’s super-fight against Manny Pacquiao. The former heavyweight champion said. ‘He’s very delusional. He can’t listen. If he was anywhere near that realm of

Boxing Sports

Mayweather, Pacquiao Talk Tough

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

Pacquiao to spend $4m on entourage Manny Pacquiao will spend a whopping $4million (£2.6m) on tickets for his huge entourage for Saturday’s fight against Floyd Mayweather. With tickets for the $300m showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at a premium, the Filipino will fork out millions to ensure his 900-strong entourage are in […]

Boxing Sports

I'm Better than Ali, Mayweather Boosts

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

Floyd Mayweather has made the bold claim that he is the best boxer of all time. Ali is generally considered the greatest fighter to ever step between the ropes, but Mayweather, preparing for his much-anticipated showdown with Manny Pacquiao on May 2, revealed thus: “No one can ever brainwash me to make me believe that […]

Boxing Sports

DSTV to Broadcast ‘Fight of the Century’

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2015 0

Multi Choice, owners of DStv has announced to his esteem fans that the much publicised ‘Fight of the Century’ between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao on May 2 will be broadcast live across Sub-Saharan Africa only on DStv’s SuperSport. The entire tournament will be broadcast to DStv Premium bouquet subscribers in High Definition from the […]

Boxing

Mayweather, Pacquiao PPV to Cost $99

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2015 0

In a few week to come, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in the fight everyone wanted five years ago, as the Pay Per View (PPV) is expected to cost $99. HBO and Showtime are deep into negotiations with distributors to carry the May 2 fight. Under the terms being discussed, the fight will […]

Boxing

Brook Throws Challenge to MAYWEATHER

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2015 0

British boxer Kell Brook has admitted he longs to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. once the American’s much-anticipated bout with Manny Pacquiao concludes. Brook’s record stands at an impressive 33-0 (22 knockouts). He is the current IBF welterweight champion after defeating Shawn Porter last August, and after his upcoming title defence against Jo Jo Dan on […]

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Mayweather hires $1,000-per-plate Chef

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2015 0

Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has reportedly hired a private chef who charges $1,000 per plate to handle his meals as he prepares for his May 2 mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao. It was reported that Quiana Jeffries, also known as “Chef Q,” is on-call anytime of the day for Mayweather. “I am here for […]

Boxing

Pacquiao Takes Drug Test Ahead of Bout

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

Manny Pacquiao received a surprise visit from drug testers prior to his Fight of the Century with Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao was approached unannounced by an anti-doping examiner at the house he is renting in Los Angeles where he is preparing to face Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. Both fighters can expect to be tested […]