FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set for his first fight in the UK as he faces former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers THIS WEEKEND.
Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
Retired in 2017, Mayweather still remains an intimidating prospect and is rated by most as the best defensive boxer of all time.
The American hasn’t been knocked down for 22 years, when he deliberately put a glove on canvas against Carlos Hernandez due to excruciating pain with a hand injury.
And none of Mayweather’s exhibition opponents have come close to winning their bouts, though Don Moore did avoid a TKO.
Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
Chalmers is 5-2 in MMA and last year launched his boxing career.
That fight ended in a 39-37 points victory against Alexander Zeledon.
But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.
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Interestingly, Mayweather only stepped into this fight at the last minute after original opponent Liam Harrison pulled out.
And there is more than keen interest in this fight up in Chalmers home city of Newcastle.
Chalmers even says Newcastle United defender Jamal Lascelles is desperate for a ticket, despite having a chance of playing at Wembley in the League Cup final the following day.
What they said
Floyd Mayweather: “I’m going to entertain the people. Support me and my opponent.
“In boxing, I had my time. When I choose to stop exhibitions, I will still support the sport of boxing.
“I’m a pioneer of being a boxer, I’m an entrepreneur. I’m playing chess in the real world. I’m truly blessed.
“I can’t take my opponent for granted. It’s entertaining.”
Aaron Chalmers: “I’m just going to enjoy myself because this is a no-lose situation for me, in any way, shape, or form, so I’ve got nothing to lose.
“It’s one of these situations where, what’s the worst that can happen? What, he’s going to beat us up?
“I know I’m going to get punched in the face numerous times. I can handle that. I’ve been elbowed, kneed, and kicked in the face — it doesn’t bother us.
“So for me, it’s just about going in there and just being as quick and as sharp as I possibly can.
“You never know, he’s a bit older now — a jab may catch him and just give him a little bit of a shock.
“That one punch will go all over the world, you know what I mean?
“So, that’s it, mate — it’s a no-lose situation and I’m just going to have fun the whole night with it.”
When is Mayweather vs Chalmers?
- Mayweather’s clash with Chalmers will take place on Saturday, February 25.
- The event will be held at London’s O2 Arena.
- Expect ring-walks for the event to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Mayweather vs Chalmers will be broadcast live on the Zeus Network.
The price will be £24.88 to pre-order.
Mayweather’s clash against Deji took place on DAZN PPV, but his fights have also been shown on Fite TV before.
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Mayweather vs Chalmers full card
- Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
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- Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
- J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna
- Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy
- Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales
What has been said?
Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “Different face, different name, same results.
“London we are still rocking and rolling on Feb. 25th at the O2 Arena. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned!!”
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While Chalmers said: “ITS ON. I’m fighting @floydmayweather at the 02 London on 25th feb!!
“It doesn’t get much bigger than this for me!! Someone’s 0 has to go. The king is back @KSI, @tommytntfury, @jakepaul. Let’s fight this year once I smoke @FloydMayweather.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
