Published 18:39 IST, November 18th 2020
Floyd Mayweather to make his much-awaited boxing return on February 28 in Tokyo
Floyd Mayweather will come out of his retirement to compete on the same show as a new MMA event named ‘MEGA 2021’ on Sunday, February 28.
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Last week, Floyd Maywear revealed that he would be ‘doing something big’ at Tokyo Dome when he appeared at a press conference held in Japan via a video call. It was n confirmed by talkSPORT that Money Maywear will be coming out of retirement to compete on same show as a new MMA event named ‘MEGA 2021’ on February 28, 2021. However, this doesn’t mean that Floyd will be participating in an MMA fight.
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According to various reports, despite MEGA 2021 being an MMA event, Floyd Maywear will perform in an exhibition boxing match. It would be just like his last appearance in Japan where he helined RIZIN MMA event with a boxing match. pound-for-pound juggernaut kcked out kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in first round, making approximately $3 million per minute in process.
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Maywear boxing return: Floyd Maywear’s opponent yet to be confirmed
During presser, Floyd Maywear me it clear that he “loves Japan” and would like to entertain fans in Tokyo once again. He revealed that his opponent for Tokyo Dome bout is yet to be confirmed, but he has started training for same. Tokyo Dome is arguably one of most famous venues for Asian fans when it comes to combat sports like boxing and MMA. It has previously been venue of Mike Tyson vs Buster Douglas win 1990, where ‘Bdest Man on Planet’ came out on top.
“I kw Olympics is in Japan in 2021, but me, myself, Floyd ‘Money’ Maywear and my team will be doing something big in Tokyo Dome… Japan, I’m on my way,” he ded.
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Maywear boxing return: Floyd Maywear's previous bout
Before facing Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018, Floyd Maywear faced former UFC double champion, Cor McGregor, in 2017. torious One put on a great performance in initial rounds but ended up losing in tenth via TKO. Despite losing, McGregor received biggest paycheck of his career. According to reports, Floyd Maywear's guaranteed disclosed paycheck was $100 million and McGregor's guaranteed disclosed paycheck was $30 million.
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Im Source: Floyd Maywear Instagram
18:39 IST, November 18th 2020