MIKE TYSON has labelled Floyd Mayweather an ‘enterprise’ fighter as the former world champion looks to compete in celebrity exhibition bouts.
The Baddest Man on the Planet – who has had a long-running feud with the 43-year-old – believes his American compatriot is focused more on the financial aspects of boxing.
Mike Tyson has branded Floyd Mayweather an ‘enterprise’ fighterCredit: AFP – Getty
Tyson – who once claimed he would ‘kick Mayweather’s a***’ if the two ever came to blows – took aim at the 1996 Olympic bronze medallist on his Hotboxin’ podcast.
The 54-year-old said: “This is the time where I see more fighters, even like Floyd, I have to give him this, they’re more enterprise-oriented than we were when we were fighting.
“There’s so much enterprise and they have a connection.
“We had connections, but we were playing the game we’re playing.”
His comments come after Mayweather spoke of his desire to face 50 Cent after his potential bouts against Logan and Jake Paul.
The former five-weight world champ was set to face Logan Paul in an exhibition contest this month, but the fight has been pushed back due to ‘business’ reasons.
Speaking of potential opponents, Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “This year I will focus on several exhibitions.
“I will have an exhibition in Tokyo, Japan again.
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“Of course the one with Logan Paul and I, and if Jake Paul can get past his next opponent Ben Askren, I will have an exhibition with him as well.
“I also heard that 50 Cent would fight me but claims I’m too small.
“If he wants to lace up at the end of the year, we can do an exhibition then.
“I don’t care about weight class with any of these guys.
“The Paul brothers will make great money with the events, but with 50 Cent it has to be ‘Winner Take All’.”
Other potential opponents for Mayweather include Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Manny Pacquiao.
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
