Published 17:10 IST, September 17th 2020

Floyd Mayweather eyes 2020 return, to fight YouTuber Logan Paul: Reports

Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather is set to take on YouTuber Logan Paul in an exhibition bout this year as Money eyes a return to the ring, according to reports.

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Boxing superstar Floyd Maywear has long teased a return to ring, but according to certain rumours this week, his return could well and truly happen this year. 43-year-old is reportedly set to face off against YouTuber Logan Paul in an exhibition bout, but deal has been signed yet. clash would be first since Floyd Maywear's retirement in 2017. 

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Floyd Maywear vs Logan Paul on cards as 'Money' plans return 

According to multiple reports, Floyd Maywear is all set to come out of retirement this year to face against Logan Paul in an exhibition bout. 43-year-old h retired in 2015 but me a one-fight comeback against Cor McGregor in 2017. As things stand, both Floyd Maywear and Logan Paul are yet to confirm news. However, YouTuber h hinted at a massive upcoming fight in recent episodes of his podcast. Maywear vs Logan Paul fight is likely to take place this year and will be an exhibition match, meaning that it won't d to Money's record. 

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Floyd Maywear is stranger to exhibition fights, having faced off against kickboxing wunderkind Tenshin Nasukawa in RIZIN in 2018. In Money's last professional bout, he defeated Cor McGregor by TKO in 10th round. Floyd Maywear is an undefeated boxing champion and boasts of a 50-0 record in a career that spanned over 20 years. Logan Paul, on or hand, is 0-1 as a pro boxer after he lost by split decision to fellow YouTuber KSI in vember. Logan Paul is also scheduled to take on former NBA star Nate Robinson as undercard to Mike Tyson's return to boxing, where Iron Mike will take on Roy Jones Jr. fight was initially scheduled for September 12 but was postponed until vember 28. 

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When will Floyd Maywear vs Logan Paul take place remains uncertain at this point, but reports suggest that fight could be held in December this year. location of clash also remains a doubt, but duo is expected to fight in a country where fans are allowed to watch brawl live. rules for exhibition will also have to be decided, while both Floyd Maywear and Logan Paul will have to settle on a weight class, with duo separated by 40-50 pounds. Maywear vs Logan Paul bout is likely to generate a lot of buzz and pay-per-view audience, where former will be a favourite to win.   

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17:10 IST, September 17th 2020