FLOYD MAYWEATHER has ruled out a return to boxing – and rubbished claims he is broke.
Rumours the undefeated former boxing world champion could take on Adrian Broner were dismissed by the ‘Money’ – as he says he does not want to end up dead like his uncle Roger Mayweather, who passed away in March.
Floyd Mayweather in action against Conor McGregor in 2017 and (right) counting his cash
But Floyd did admit the chance to make £300million from half an hour fighting Irish former world UFC champion Conor McGregor in the Octagon could see his business acumen might kick in.
Mayweather is said to have made £644m from his boxing career.
He also took in a reported £221m from his first clash with McGregor in 2017.
But he blew his fortune on bling and parties, it has been claimed.
Floyd Mayweather will not return to boxing as he does not want to end up like his late uncle Roger MayweatherCredit: PA:Press Association
A video emerged of him training hard in the ring sparking rumours of a comeback but in an interview with Fight Hype, he said of a return to boxing: “These are just rumours. I’m retired. I’m finished with boxing. I stay in shape.
“I am not retired from business. Would I fight with McGregor? People make $370million. I make that in one night. I made over $320m twice. It only took me 36 minutes or 28 minutes, something like that.
People make $370million. I make that in one night. I made over $320m twice.
“If this guy [Broner] wants to fight Floyd I say ‘you guys sell out little arenas and do some little baby moves, not bad, but I’m older and a lot wiser, meaning I don’t want to end up like my uncle Rog. A lot of fighters don’t know when to give up.
“Even the fight with McGregor it was smart on my behalf and smart on his behalf. I can make more money than any other fighter.
“Even if we did it again it’s entertainment and it’s business. I’m not boxing – no boxing at all.
“I’m done, I’m retired and I love my life. I enjoy being retired.
“If I see an opportunity and have a little fun and make $600million – why not.
“If I was to come back why would I fight a fighter that only sells out little cities?
“If I am going to do something it’s got to be worth it. But there is no one else that makes me worth getting back in that ring.
“People say Floyd ain’t got no money. I don’t monitor no one else’s pockets. Am I comfortable? Do I make seven figures every month? Do I have smart investments? Absolutely.
“I am retired from the sport of boxing. I am enjoying life. I don’t want for nothing.”
The 43-year-old from Michigan won all 50 fights, lifting world titles at FIVE different weights, becoming known as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time in a glittering career.
He fought UFC champ McGregor and is said to have earned $275m from this clash alone.
Mayweather said he was just keeping himself in shape now.
He said: “I’m just enjoying myself in this pandemic.
“You can’t just wash the car, you also have to make sure the car gets serviced.
“In the gym I’m just working out, cardio, and trying to make my body look good on the outside.
“I do some other work out for the inner body also.
“With everything that’s going on right now, you can just watch TV and work out. If I’m not watching TV I’m working out. I take walks and watch movies.
“I coach and box in the gym and that’s all I can do.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
