Floyd Mayweather has very on-brand response to Mike Tyson fight critics
Floyd Mayweather has responded to the criticism of his upcoming exhibition bout against Mike Tyson, with the pair set to face off in a multi-million dollar showdown
Floyd Mayweather has fired back at naysayers following the announcement of his exhibition match with Mike Tyson - by flaunting a pile of cash.
The former five-division world champion hung up his gloves in 2017 after triumphing over Conor McGregor. However, he's stayed in the game through exhibition matches, squaring off against personalities like Logan Paul, Deji Olatunji, Aaron Chalmers, and John Gotti III since his exhibition debut in 2018. He's now announced a fight with Tyson, with rules for the controversial bout already emerging.
As for Tyson, the heavyweight legend called it quits in 2005 but made a sensational comeback against Roy Jones Jr in 2020. The pair battled to a draw in a lackluster exhibition match before 'Iron' Mike returned to professional boxing last November, facing YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. However, health concerns have already been raised ahead of a potential fight with Mayweather.
Although he didn't score a knockout, Paul sailed to a points victory. Much like the backlash against Paul's upcoming bout with lightweight champ Gervonta Davis, many fans have criticized Mayweather's clash with Tyson due to the significant weight disparity between them.
The most Mayweather ever tipped the scales at during his pro career was 151lbs. The 48 year old has since responded to critics who have slammed his fight with Tyson, reports All Out Fighting.
Over his career, Mayweather sold more than 24 million pay-per-view buys, and with millions tuning into Tyson's last match against Paul, it's safe to say both men are set to pocket a hefty sum for the forthcoming showdown - though a date and venue are still to be determined.
In a video posted on his official Instagram account, Mayweather taunted those who were upset about the fight announcement. "S---, I'm pretty sure I'd be pretty upset too if I was somebody else," he said, lounging on a private jet with stacks of hundred dollar bills in view.
"I'd be mad at Mayweather too. How the f--- for 29 years, 30 years, you keep getting money like this? I'd be mad too and s--. I'd be hating on Mayweather too. Continue to hate. People only talk about winners, I'm a winner, so. Continue to talk."
But Mayweather didn't stop there. He then began flaunting his various designer phones and luggage.
"See, I'm ballin' the f-- out," Mayweather boasted. "Crocodile phone, Himalayan phones, crocodile bags. That's my life, man. Keep hating!".
Fans are curious about what specific rules will be enforced. In a post shared on X - previously known as Twitter - Fight Hype confirmed that the bout will consist of "eight two-minute rounds". However, the official rules have yet to be disclosed.
Following the announcement of the controversial showdown, Tyson expressed his disbelief in a press release: "This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen. However, boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets. I still can't believe Floyd wants to really do this. It's going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it's signed and it's happening."
Mayweather confidently stated: "I've been doing this for 30 years and there hasn't been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy. You already know that if I am going to do something, it's going to be big and it's going to be legendary. I'm the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want."