Floyd Mayweather announces next FIVE exhibition fights and admits they will be ‘robberies’
Floyd Mayweather has announced that he will be having a further five exhibition fights around the world in 2023.
The retired 50-0 boxing legend has kept himself busy since retiring by staging the occasional showcase bout for easy money.
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The first of Mayweather’s exhibitions came in Japan on New Year’s Eve 2018 when he beat up and knocked out kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa.
After a break, Mayweather stepped back through the ropes in 2021 and went eight-rounds with Logan Paul.
In 2022, he was more active with three exhibition fights.
Floyd began in May in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as he beat up his former sparring partner Don Moore.
Then, in September, he flew back to Japan and knocked out MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura.
In November he made his third appearance of the year and stopped YouTube star Deji in Dubai, UAE.
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Remarkably, the 46-year-old intends to double his output to a total of six fights in 2023.
He started in the UK by outclassing Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers on February 25 at London’s O2 Arena.
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And now he has confirmed five further planned contests in South Korea, Germany, Japan, Australia and the USA.
One of the fights could end up being against Jake Paul after Mayweather confronted 'The Problem Child' outside of a basketball game.
"This is what my 2023 looks like so far," Mayweather said on Instagram, "Five exhibitions in five countries in nine months.
"And if any of these exhibitions don’t happen, I still get paid.
"I’m the most active hustler in boxing, my money is guaranteed."
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