FLOYD MAYWEATHER dropped Don Moore in his exhibition fight and then quickly announced he’ll be back in the ring again THIS year.
Mayweather smiled and danced throughout the contest and said afterwards: “I will bring another fight back to the UAE this year.
“It’s a secret. I don’t want to let the cat out the bag right now. But we have an opponent, and I choose the UAE.”
The card was initially set to take place 700ft on top of a helipad in Dubai but instead took place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
That is why he is the best
Floyd Mayweather was so, so quick.
He was far from having lost it tonight, and still looked incredible.
Good old Floyd Money Mayweather.
Dancing with the devil
Whilst he is an excellent boxer, he is almost a better personality.
Before the seventh round he took the ‘Round 7’ card, and paraded it around the ring.
He then spoke to Don Moore, and handed the card back to the ring girl, before dancing with her!
He really is confidence personified in the ring, and was more than deserving of the win tonight.
Floyd announces ANOTHER fight…
“I would like to thank everybody in the UAE, the media, and everybody who covered this fight. This is one of the best country’s in the world.”
“Don Moore is still undefeated, we are both still undefeated.”
“I will bring another fight back to the UAE this year.”
“It’s a secret. I don’t want to let the cat out the bag right now. But we have an opponent, and I choose the UAE.”
What an exhibition.
What a fight that was, exceptional from Mayweather, and huge credit to Don Moore for staying in it for all eight rounds.
What a show.
Mayweather gives his medal to Don Moore, and embraces Don Moore.
Round 8.
Don Moore is in massive trouble here, he goes down but gets back up.
Don Moore is down again for EIGHT, and gets back up.
He is absolutely all over him. What a performance.
He is so, so good. What a show.
That is why he is the Money man.
Round 7.
‘Dangerous’ Don is touching Floyd here, he is fighting back.
This is a proper fight now, huge credit to Don Moore.
Big left hook from Mayweather, Don Moore is holding on for dear life here.
He taunts Don with his tongue out and BANGS Don Moore in the face.
He still hasn’t sat down between rounds, and is putting on a proper show here, dancing to the cameras.
Round 6.
Don Moore looks exhausted, he has been punching a ghost for the past 10 minutes.
Dangerous Don is on the back foot, and we could see a knockout here, ‘Wooo’ he taunts.
Huge right hand from Money in there.
Mayweather is so comfortable here, he is even talking to the ref.
Big left hand from Floyd before the end of the round, he is confidence personified, talking to Don Moore.
He takes the score card from the ring girl and dances with her!
He is cheeky.
Round 5.
Here comes Money May!
He is all over Don right now, some big body shots!
Don is taking hits here, and needs to fight back.Round 4.
Don Moore took a seat before this round.
Two minute rounds will continue, which is a shame in this spectacle.
Don Moore is imitating Floyd Mayweather here, who gets a few decent punches in with that left hook.
‘Knock him out Floyd!’ comes from the crowd.
Money is smiling all the way through this one so far.
Round 3.
Floyd has asked for three minute rounds, instead of two.
He is playing with Don at thus far, what does Don Moore do here?
Mayweather just looks at a different level.
He is having fun with it, at 44-years-old.
Round 2.
Mayweather is still so, so quick.
He really is the master of defence, he dodges two punches that round.
He is there, then he is not there.
Electric.
HERE WE GO. Round 1.
Mayweather is smiling as the arena falls silent, he looks so comfortable here back in the ring.
A few early touches from Don Moore.
Mayweather is donning the UAE coloured shorts.
It is a quiet first round.
Mayweather is in the ring
He’s here, and he’s perfect.
50-0. The best to ever do it. Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather.
The GOAT, has arrived.
Here comes the money.
Don Moore is in the ring, and out comes Mayweather.
Almost everyone in the building has their phone camera out for this one, the best ever is coming out.
“Here comes the moneyyyyyyy, Here comes the money, money, money, money“
Here we go!
We are ready to start the main event of the evening.
Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather vs ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore!
The ring walks are about to get underway.Eight two minute rounds in this exhibition.
Mayweather vs Don Moore
We will be underway soon, we are in the ‘Starting soon’ stage of the commercials, it is going to be a cracker.
Are. You. Ready?
It is Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather against ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore up next.
We have a (hopefully short) commercial break, and then we will be back for the main event.
Silva Interview
Anderson Silva has always been a great sport, and was really grateful to everyone for coming out, he said:
“I am so happy to be here again, I feel it is my second home, Thank you to Bruno for giving me the chance to come here and fight, he is the king of MMA here in Abu Dhabi.”
“Maybe i’ll fight in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament…”
Machado Interview
Machado spoke out after the fight, and he was clearly honoured to fight the great Anderson Silva.
“It is very hard to fight someone you love, thank you so much Anderson for giving me that pleasure. I love you.”
Anderson Silva wins
What a fight, and a beautiful act of respect as Silva kneels before Machado.
Silva was excellent, and huge credit goes to Machado.
Round Eight
Silva is trying to end this one in style.
‘Knock him out!’ is shouted loud and clear from the sidelines.
Silva looks so cool when he is in the corner with that southpaw stance, he goes for it at the end, but to no avail.
Round Seven
Silva gets some great shots in, and it looks like he’s only fighting at 50%.
Machado looks no match for ‘The Spider’ anymore, his hands are too quick.
Machado gets a good left hook at the end of this round, and we could be set for a huge final round.
Round Six
Silva has that look in his eyes.
Huge credit to Machado, he has stepped in the ring against his idol and has got back up after being knocked down.
Machado is trying to recollect himself here while he gets back from the knockdown.
Round Five
Silva is letting Machado now, if he wanted to sit him down here, he could.
Any shots from Machado seem like they are not damaging Anderson Silva, he hits a beautiful left hand.
Bruno is experiencing a fight against his idol here, and holding his own!
Silva knocks down Machado!
What a shot by ‘The Spider’, a HUGE right hook.
Round Four.
A bit of showmanship from Silva in this one, he has a great boxing IQ.
When he wants to show up, you can bet he will show up.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
