Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his bodyguards nearly got into a fistfight with a local resident in Monaco. A video of the incident has recently resurfaced, showing the heated exchange that almost turned physical.
Mayweather, known for his perfect 50-0 professional record, was strolling through the streets of Monaco when a tourist made a provocative comment. At first, Mayweather's entourage ignored the heckler. But then, the boxer and his bodyguards turned back and approached the man.
As Mayweather got closer, the heckler's behavior changed. The situation quickly escalated, with Mayweather's bodyguards chasing the man behind a car. Local police stepped in to prevent the confrontation from getting worse.
This incident highlights Mayweather's ability to attract attention both inside and outside the ring. The boxer, often called "Money" Mayweather, has built a career not just on his fighting skills but also on his knack for promoting fights.
"I've had boxing gloves since I was able to walk, and I have been into gyms throughout my whole life."
Mayweather's statement reflects his lifelong dedication to boxing. His impressive list of victories includes wins over Oscar de la Hoya, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, and Manny Pacquiao.
Speaking of Pacquiao, there's been talk of a potential rematch between the two boxing legends. Their first fight in 2015 was the most commercially successful boxing event in history, raking in $300 million with Mayweather pocketing $180 million.
Pacquiao has officially returned to boxing and seems eager for a rematch. He recently said:
"If he comes out [of retirement] and signs the contract, then we will fight. Let's fight again, if he wants, I have no problem with that. I'm active now... I'll fight them all."
Pacquiao added, "We're gonna discuss it in the next couple of days on what we're going to do."
While Mayweather remains retired, a rematch nearly a decade after their first bout could generate even more excitement than before. Both fighters are now veterans of the sport, but their names still carry significant weight in the boxing world.
As fans wait to see if this dream rematch will happen, the resurfaced video serves as a reminder of Mayweather's ability to generate headlines both in and out of the ring.
