Floyd Mayweather ‘to fight in UK’ after exhibition with Brit YouTube boxer Deji
The legendary Floyd Mayweather is planning to fight in the UK following his exhibition bout with YouTuber Deji in Dubai next week.
'The Money Man' retired from pro boxing in August 2017 after beating Conor McGregor, taking his perfect record to 50-0. But he's since been back in the squared circle four times, with is now set to headline the DAZN PPV event on November 13 with the younger brother of KSI.
Mayweather's post-retirement tour has seen him dance in Japan, Miami, and Abu Dhabi, but after his next clash at the Coca Cola Arena, it's looking increasingly likely that Britain will be next. It would be the first time that the 45-year-old has donned his gloves on these shores.
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Alongside his promotional partner Keane Anis and Global Titans, the multiple-weight title winner revealed that a provisonal date for the venture has already been set: "What's so great about this fight is, we're able to come together," he said.
"And actually, Keane from FrontRow as well as Global Titans, he spoke to me and what is it February? February we're looking forward to coming here and putting on an exhibition for the fans in the UK.
"Because I never got to come over here and actually fight here when I was actively fighting. Hopefully, in February we can come over here and do an exhibition if it's possible."
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Who Mayweather would face would no doubt be the subject of frenzied speculation. He's frequently claimed that he and McGregor are in talks for a rematch, a notion previously denied by the UFC star.
Ricky Hatton is also ending a 10-year exile from the ring next week when he takes on Marco Antonio Barrera in an exhibition bout of his own in Manchester. Mayweather famously KO'd 'The Hitman' back in 2007, and fans would no doubt lap up a long awaited rematch.
Mayweather's most recent exhibition was against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, who he dismantled in two rounds in September. He'd previously faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, YouTuber Logan Paul and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
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