Published 10:00 IST, November 12th 2020
Floyd Mayweather to return to Japan's Tokyo Dome in 2021 for 'something big'
Floyd Mayweather has confirmed he is coming to Tokyo Dome in 2021 for 'something big'. Mayweather made the announcement via a post to Instagram on Wednesday.
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Floyd 'Money' Maywear has anunced that he will be returning to Japan in 2021 for "something big". 43-year-old last me a trip to far east in 2018 when he scored a quickfire victory over kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition bout on New Year's Eve in Tokyo. Multiple reports stated 50-0 boxer raked in over $9 million for exhibition match that lasted just over 2 minutes.
Floyd Maywear plans 'something big' in Japan in 2021
Floyd Maywear posted a short clip to Instagram on Wednesday, where he anunced his team will be doing "something big" at Tokyo Dome in 2021. "Tokyo, Japan. I am coming back in 2021," he told his 24.1 million followers on Instagram. "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. Trust line, I want to say thank you for treating me good and treating my team good. Japan, I am on my way."
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Floyd Maywear previously said that his exhibition win against Tenshin Nasukawa wasn't a one-and-done deal when it came to his business ventures in Japan. While he has teased a return to ring in past, earlier this year, reports suggested Floyd was close to agreeing on a comeback fight in Far East, which would have seen him make a return in 2020.
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However, those plans were derailed due to COVID-19 pandemic. 43-year-old has t provided any detail about a potential 'Maywear fight' in 2021. But considering his big return to Japan next year, it could possibly be a hint that ar comeback is in cards for undefeated boxer.
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Despite stating he has retired from sport, Floyd Maywear continues to train at highest level. He has posted numerous clips to Instagram, showing off rigorous 'Maywear training routine' which mostly consist of intense sparring sessions in gym and jump rope cardio.
Floyd's last major fight came in 2017 when he beat UFC star, Cor McGregor, in 10th round via TKO. Maywear walked away with a whopping $100 million payout from fight, while McGregor earned around $30 million.
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(Im Credits: Floyd Maywear Instagram)
10:00 IST, November 12th 2020