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Floyd Mayweather is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history.

With a perfect 50-0 record, blockbuster wins over stars like Manny Pacquiao, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, and Conor McGregor, and more than a billion dollars generated in career earnings, it’s no surprise that Mayweather is incredibly wealthy.

Still, even knowing all of that, the figure he once casually revealed to a journalist remains jaw-dropping.

Floyd Mayweather

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Journalist’s Reflection on Floyd Mayweather’s Fortune

He remembers the legendary boxer handing him a slip

Floyd Mayweather

As Keown recalled, Mayweather discreetly handed him a thermal paper slip, the kind you’d get after a bank transaction. Curious, Keown glanced down and slowly counted the digits printed on it. The total? Over $123 million (£92.7 million) sitting in a single personal account.

“He looks around to make sure nobody is watching before holding out a slip of paper cupped in his right hand. It is a bank slip, and Floyd is watching me watch it as my eyes attempt to focus on the balance. I look at the numbers spread out across the thermal paper.

Floyd Mayweather’s professional boxing record
50 fights 50 wins 0 losses
By knockout 27 0
By decision 23 0

“I look up to see Floyd smiling. He begins to laugh. I say something unintelligible about too many numbers. I’m not sure what prompted this. I look down one more time to make sure I got it right. And yes, it’s right there, 11 numbers long.

“There is more than $123 million in Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s bank account.”

The staggering balance might seem unreal to most people, but for Mayweather, it was just another day. He later confirmed to Keown that the entire sum was indeed in one place. “One account, baby,” he said.

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Despite no longer boxing, he’s still worth a pretty penny

Mayweather’s estimated net worth today is believed to be around $500 million (£376 million), though, he’s reportedly earned more than twice that across his legendary career. His bouts with Pacquiao and McGregor alone earned him a combined $550 million (£414 million).

While most people in his position would have financial advisors managing a network of investments and accounts, Mayweather has always prided himself on doing things his own way. Keeping that many figures in one account might seem reckless to some, but for a man nicknamed ‘Money’, it’s just another example of his unorthodox approach to wealth.

It’s a moment that left even a seasoned reporter speechless and remains one of the most outrageous financial anecdotes in modern sport.

Tyson Fury could be about to reverse his retirement once again.

‘The Gypsy King’ hung up his gloves for a fourth time in January after suffering a second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.

He and his handlers have repeatedly insisted that the Brit is stepping away from the sport for good this time.

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However, a recently uploaded video with his long-time trainer SugarHill Steward suggests otherwise.

“Just in the gym. I just bumped into somebody you might know,” he said before turning the camera to Steward.

He then gave the biggest indication he will reverse his retirement yet, by saying: “You know what is coming.”

Steward concurred: “You know what time it is.”

His video conveniently comes on the same day that Usyk and Daniel Dubois began their press tour for their undisputed showdown on July 19.

The pair clashed in the talkSPORT studios at midday over the contentious low blow in their inaugural encounter.

Three hours later, Fury took to social media to steal the show.

Boxing fans will be hoping Fury is hinting at the long-awaited all-British clash with Anthony Joshua.

The heavyweight titans have been locked into negotiations on multiple occasions to no avail.

The closest they came to fighting was in 2020 when both fighters held all four major sanctioning body belts between them.

However, a judge in a US court ruled that Deontay Wilder was owed a third fight with Fury, leading to the AJ bout falling apart days after it had been finalised.

Joshua was then ordered to face Usyk, who snatched his IBF, WBO and WBA belts from him in London, placing the final nail in the coffin.

Since then, they have been in talks a couple of times.

Nothing has gone beyond the preliminary stages.

But they now find themselves at a point in their respective careers where they need each other most.

Fury is riding a two-fight skid at the hands of Usyk, while Joshua is coming off a devastating knockout defeat to Dubois last September.

Both men are out of the world title picture, which is crowded by mandatory challengers, while they are also entering the twilight of their careers.

The appetite might not be the same as it was when the bitter rivals were at their peaks, though it is still undeniably the biggest fight in British boxing.

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had two memorable heavyweight showdowns over the last 12 months.

Their first encounter came back in May 2024, and saw WBA, WBO and IBF champion Usyk going up against WBC title-holder Fury, looking to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

It was the Ukrainian who came out on top, claiming a ninth round knockdown against Fury on his way to a split decision win to be the first sole ruler of the division since Lennox Lewis over two decades ago.

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Usyk then vacated the IBF belt in order to fulfil a rematch with Fury in December, and he was once again victorious after a 12-round battle, with it this time coming by unanimous decision.

It seemed that the rivalry between Usyk and Fury was then over, especially after the ‘Gypsy King’ announced his retirement in January, but recent comments from both men has raised the possibility of a trilogy contest.

Speaking on social media, Fury stated the terms that he would want a third fight with the Ukrainian to take place – it should be in the UK.

“Beat the f***er two times and the world knows the truth. Any time, any place [sucker]. UK next time. 100,000 people.”

Usyk appeared to accept that demand whilst speaking to Talksport, after insisting he would be happy for the fight to take place at Wembley.

“If Tyson Fury back with his career, maybe we organise one more fight. No problem, I’m ready. Wembley, [or Old Trafford] yes.”

Before any potential third fight with Fury can take place, Usyk first takes on current IBF champion Daniel Dubois in July, looking to once again become undisputed.

Martin Bakole replaced Daniel Dubois suddenly, but Joseph Parker dispatched him in two rounds before the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch for undisputed light-heavyweight title; watch blockbuster Riyadh Season bill live on Sky Sports Box Office

Joseph Parker took just two rounds to knock out Martin Bakole, a top-tier heavyweight who came in at the shortest possible notice to replace Daniel Dubois, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh.

joseph vs bakole

Bakole was attempting a feat that was surely without precedent in the sport. When Daniel Dubois, the IBF world champion, fell ill just two days before he was due to fight Parker, Bakole decided to replace him.

Travelling from Kinshasa in the DR Congo, Bakole landed in Riyadh in the early hours of Saturday morning to take on Parker, another world-ranked heavyweight, later that night for the latter’s WBO Interim title.

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Parker jabbed diligently at the 310lb behemoth. But Bakole cuffed him with a hard right just before the end of the first round.

joseph vs bakole

The two tapped gloves respectfully and then Bakole allowed himself a brief moment of celebration. He liked his start.

Fighting in gloves borrowed from Dubois, Bakole marched after Parker in the second round.

There were hints of danger from Bakole as he heaved punches at the body, then the head.

Bakole demonstrably shook off the New Zealander’s cross and came for him.

But Parker then bowled over his right. It clipped Bakole high on the head. That robbed him of his balance, his legs shivered out from under him and Bakole toppled over.

Bakole used the ropes to heave himself upright, but the referee would not let him continue, ruling him out at 2:17 of the second round.

Joseph Parker needed only two rounds to knock Martin Bakole in their heavyweight clash on Saturday.

Bakole was on holiday when he was offered the chance to replace Daniel Dubois in the fight.

Dubois, the IBF world champion, fell ill just two days before his much anticipated fight with Parker.

Bakole was walking Parker down in the first round, but the Kiwi used his speed to figure out the puzzle.

In the second round, Bakole took a big right hand over the top that made him lose balance and the referee ended the bout.

After his victory, Parker called for a title shot. But he might have to wait a while, as Dubois is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed contest.

“Martin Bakole, thank you for accepting the challenge of flying all the way here on short notice and giving me a good fight,” Parker said.

“I stayed calm, structured, composed and got the victory.

“I’m fit, strong, healthy and sharp. Andy Lee broke it down for me, I had to be patient.”

Anthony Joshua in huge boost to fight for world title he has NEVER won… but why it all depends on Daniel Dubois

ANTHONY JOSHUA could finally get the chance to fight for the WBC title – but it all depends on Daniel Dubois.

Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker face off at a press conference.
Daniel Dubois defends his IBF title against Joseph Parker

Joshua, 35, has twice held the unified WBA, IBF and WBO versions of the belts – but never the iconic green and gold WBC.

The strap is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk, 38, after he took it from Tyson Fury, 36, and then defended it in his pair of points wins last year.

But he had to vacate the IBF title to proceed with his December rematch with Fury – which he won via disputed decision.

Dubois, 27, was meanwhile elevated from interim champion to the full version – knocking out AJ in his first defense in September.

Oleksandr Usyk shaking hands with Daniel Dubois after a boxing match.
Oleksandr Usyk could fight the winner between Dubois vs Parker

He now puts it on the line against Joseph Parker, 33, on Saturday night in Riyadh – with Usyk in line to fight the winner.

That would make it for all four undisputed belts again – so Agit Kabayel and Zhilei Zhang contest for the interim version on the undercard.

Winning that trinket title automatically puts the winner in line to challenge for the full version or be elevated in the event of the champ being stripped.

And WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman is open to Joshua fighting for the WBC interim belt this year against either Zhang, 41, or Kabayel, 32.

Sulaiman told SunSport: “Very possibly Anthony Joshua could fight the winner and then the winner would be the interim champion.

“What we’re trying to do is to give the fans the best fights possible.

“We are administering within our rules that give us plenty of room to be ordering or managing the divisions for the benefit of the industry

“So that is a very doable thing if Anthony Joshua is to fight the winner of Kabayel-Zhang – absolutely it would be an WBC interim title fight.”

Daniel Dubois has been in the ring with both Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, and may be again soon.

The young Brit’s first world title tilt came against Usyk in August of 2023 after the Ukrainian had taken three of the four major belts from Joshua and defended them in a rematch.

Dubois tried to impose himself on the southpaw champion but was largely unsuccessful save for a moment in the fifth round when he would drop Usyk. It was immediately ruled a low blow and Usyk was given ample time to recover before getting back into his rhythm and scoring his first stoppage in three fights. Dubois was put down in both the eighth and ninth before failing to stand for the referee’s count.

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While Usyk went on to become undisputed champion with a win over Tyson Fury, Dubois bounced back with wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, fighting himself into a position to hold the interim IBF belt and subsequently the full title when Usyk vacated it.

His first defence came against Joshua at Wembley Stadium, and the 28-year-old would retain his strap with an assured and destructive performance that saw him drop ‘AJ’ three times before the fifth round stoppage. Joshua did land a few heavy shots of his own in an attempt to turn the tide, one of which Dubois says felt like a ‘bomb going off.’

 

Despite that, in a recent feature with the Ring Magazine ‘DDD’ said Tyson Fury, who he has only sparred, hits harder than Joshua and that Usyk hits harder than Fury. A surprising outcome given ‘AJ’ is known as the knockout puncher between the three.

Anthony Joshua's rematch against Oleksandr Usyk should not be held in Saudi  Arabia, say Amnesty International | The Independent

Dubois puts his belt on the line against Joseph Parker this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a win all but guaranteeing him a rematch with Usyk for the undisputed championship.

Their union comes amid a storm of controversy, as it follows a public feud between Shields and Papoose’s wife, rapper Remy Ma. The situation has captivated fans, blending the worlds of boxing, hip-hop, and personal drama.

Shields, widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers in history, and Papoose, known for his sharp lyricism, are now in the spotlight for reasons beyond their careers. Their relationship has raised eyebrows, not just because of their fame but because Papoose remains legally married to Remy Ma.

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Tensions between Shields and Remy Ma have played out in public, with accusations and defenses exchanged in a battle that has blurred the lines between personal conflict and public spectacle. Fans were stunned when news of the relationship broke, as it seemed to confirm what had previously been speculation and rumor.

Despite the controversy, Shields and Papoose appear unfazed. Their Hawaiian getaway marks a new chapter in their relationship, and social media has been flooded with reactions. Meanwhile, Remy Ma has made her feelings clear, taking to social platforms to express frustration over her estranged husband’s new romance.

The ongoing feud has fueled debate in both the hip-hop and sports communities. Fans have taken sides, some defending Remy Ma, while others support Shields and Papoose’s decision to move forward. What began as a private matter has become a full-blown public saga, with each new development dissected across social media.

Papoose

Amid the drama, Shields and Papoose have carved out a moment of peace in Hawaii. The island retreat has given them a chance to escape the chaos and focus on their relationship. Photos and updates from their trip have surfaced online, offering glimpses into their time together.

Regardless of outside opinions, the couple seems committed to their new relationship. Whether exploring the islands or simply unwinding away from scrutiny, Shields and Papoose appear to be growing closer with each passing day.

Gervonta Davis always makes headlines when he has a microphone in his hand, and this time was no exception. The boxer was a guest on ‘A Safe Place Podcast’, where he talked about everything and, as usual, Gervonta did not hold back and had no filter in giving his opinions

His use of social media, especially X, is somewhat controversial as he even messes with the haters who attack him on Elon Musk’s social network. He is quite a character, but in the ring he is one of the best in the world, that cannot be debated

Is he going to retire from boxing?

The famous rapper Lil Yachty was very blunt in questioning Gervonta about whether his upcoming fight with Lamont Roach would be the last of his career.

The boxer left a response that reassured those familiar with the sport:

“I have more plans. Definitely some more heads on the wall,” Gervonta commented

Without a doubt, this will give his fans peace of mind, as he always threatens with the idea of hanging up his gloves and not returning.

Gervonta Davis did not hide that he is very happy with his career, but he has a thorn in his side, because he wanted that fight no matter what.

“In the back of my mind. I was like, ‘Damn, he was a fighter that I was supposed to fight. Or I was asked to fight,'” said Gervonta.

Who is he talking about? ‘Tank’ refers to Vasyl Lomachenko. Last year they were very close to closing negotiations for that fight, but everything went downhill once the Ukrainian decided to pause his career

Gervonta Davis Blames Traffic, Calls Extremely Late Arrival To Press  Conference 'Ridiculous''

However, Davis does not endorse those who criticized Lomachenko for not accepting the proposal and is very sure that it is not about ‘fear‘:

“I felt like he didn’t like people saying he was scared or something like that. I thought I don’t think that’s the case,” the Baltimore boxer said

In this case, ‘Tank’ is on the Ukrainian’s side in thinking more about his family: “Now he’s older and has kids. Now it’s more about the kids. I feel like, you know, all that energy. I mean, we still want to make money, but now 80% is about the kids,” he said

On the other hand, a retirement for Loma would be very close according to his ideas, he placed December 2024 as his date to stop being a professional boxer, for now he still does not speak out and only leaves intrigue to the world of boxing.

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis might be the face of boxing, but rising star Keyshawn Davis doesn’t think much of the Baltimore native. ‘The Businessman’ is geared to lock horns with WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk on February 14th at the Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, but hasn’t lost sight of ‘Tank.’

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis Is Set to Return to the Ring in December Clash  Against Lamont Roach

Much like the entire lightweight division, Keyshawn Davis has called out Davis for a fight several times. Akin to the rest of the folks, ‘Tank’ has refused to give Keyshawn the time of the day. However, this didn’t stop the Norfolk native from hitting Davis where it hurts the most. While appearing in an interview with Fight Hub TV recently, Keyshawn took digs at the WBA champion.

“I would love to face [Gervonta Davis]. … I just think he [doesn’t] have the balls to fight me. I really just feel that way… I don’t think he really got the balls to see me on contract and fight me,” Keyshawn Davis said. ‘The Businessman’ will fight for his first major title this weekend, and a win here technically puts him on the same level as Gervonta Davis.

Gervonta Davis accused of retiring to avoid fighting a boxer he is afraid  of | Marca

‘Tank’, on the other hand, is expected to clash against WBA featherweight champion Lamount Roach Jr. on March 1st in Brooklyn. Regardless, Keyshawn Davis thinks if Gervonta was really up for it, it’s a very easy fight to make between them.

Later in the interview, the 25-year-old roped in David Benavidez, highlighting his situation with Canelo Alvarez. Benavidez, despite being Canelo’s mandatory for over a year, hasn’t been able to secure a fight. So, Keyshawn Davis wants to carve out his own path rather than chase Gervonta Davis to the end of the earth.

“I’m just waiting for him to send me a contract, bro,” Keyshawn said. “I feel like, with me and him, making a fight is easier because everybody knows who the A side is. Everybody knows what the f**k’s going on when it comes down to me and him as far as making a fight. I feel like it’s actually a really easy fight to make and it’s definitely easy promoting it.”

That said, it appears Keyshawn Davis is sick and tired of trying to convince Gervonta Davis to give him the fight that he deserves. However, whether they will ever meet in the ring is yet to be seen. Do you think Keyshawn Davis can beat Gervonta Davis? Let us know in the comments down below.

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