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      ‘He’s full of s***’ – Conor McGregor blasts Floyd Mayweather’s claims he earned $100m to ‘spar’ YouTuber Logan Paul

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      CONOR McGREGOR blasted that Floyd Mayweather was “full of s***” after claiming he made $100million to “spar” Logan Paul. Mayweather made the boast both before and after going the eight-round distance with YouTuber Paul in their June 2021 exhibition.
      Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      And the boxing legend also said he will be making up to $20m (£18m) for his latest spectacle bout, over the weekend in Japan.
      But McGregor doubted Mayweather’s maths and jibed not since their 2017 fight has the American seen such a payday.
      In a now-deleted tweet, he wrote: “He also said he made 100m to spar the Logan guy yet never made the Forbes list top 100.
      “He hasn’t cleared 20 million in 1 full year since 2017. When we fought the last time. Otherwise he’d have been on the list.
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      “He hasn’t made the list since 2017. In other words he’s full of s***.”
      Mayweather and Paul sold over 1million pay-per-views for their bout, priced at $50, meaning $50m (£45m) was generated at the box office.
      And the 50-0 icon also claimed he made $30m (£27m) in sponsorships on his trunks alone, although his overall purse was never confirmed.
      Mayweather is said to have made almost $300m (£270m) the night he beat McGregor, 34, in ten rounds.
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      It also signalled the end of his career as a professional fighter but the Hall of Famer has boxed in three exhibitions since.
      He beat featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in 2018, faced Paul last year and then dominated ex-sparring partner Don Moore in May.
      Mayweather returns against MMA star Mikuru Asakaura, 30, and is in talks with YouTuber Deji, 25, for a November exhibition in Dubai.
      He then wants to rematch McGregor in 2023 at the 70,000-seat Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and for no less than $100m (£90m).
      Mayweather told TMZ Sports: “Hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up in 2023 in a real fight.
      “If the price is right, of course, they already talked to me about the number that I’m going to receive, and of course, it’s nine figures.
      “You know we gotta start at least $100 million for Floyd Mayweather. I’m always the A-side. My philosophy is ‘never stop getting it.’
      “But if I’m not taking any bodily harm or if I’m not taking any abuse, then I can go out there, have fun and entertain the people.”
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      ‘Not interested’ – Conor McGregor posts brutal two-word response to Floyd Mayweather hinting at shock boxing rematch

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      CONOR McGREGOR has insisted he’s “not interested” in a second boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Unbeaten 50-0 Mayweather, 45, beat McGregor when the pair met in a pay-per-view boxing-UFC crossover in 2017.
      McGregor has claimed he is ‘not interested’ in a rematch with Floyd MayweatherCredit: EPA
      Floyd Mayweather claimed there were talks over a rematchCredit: PA:Press Association
      Since then, Mayweather has had three exhibition bouts, not officially sanctioned or affecting his historic record.
      But Mayweather could meet McGregor, 34, again next year.
      In an interview with the Daily Mail, Mayweather – who returns over the weekend in Japan against MMA star Mikuru Asakura in a three-round exhibition – confirmed ongoing discussions with McGregor for a sequel.
      He said: “I want to go out there this weekend and have fun. 
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      “Then I have another exhibition in Dubai in November… and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
      “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition or a real fight. But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.”
      However, McGregor has hit back at Mayweather’s confirmation of talks via Instagram.
      The Irishman shared a picture of an uppercut from their first meeting, captioned: “Not interested.”
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      Mayweather has also spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
      He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
      “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
      “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
      “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.” More

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      Jake Paul says Tommy Fury won’t ‘be able to walk outside anymore’ if they fight and vows to END rival’s boxing career

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      JAKE PAUL vowed to END Tommy Fury’s boxing career if they fight and claimed his rival will not be “able to walk outside anymore”.Twice the pair have signed for a celebrity grudge match and both times Fury was forced to pull out.
      Jake Paul vowed to end Tommy Fury’s boxing career if they fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex
      It remains to be seen whether Paul will make a hat-trick of attempts to get the 2019 Love Island star into the ring.
      But the American warned Fury dodged a bullet and would be better off trading insults opposed to punches.
      Paul said: “Look, it will be the last payday of his life, from boxing at least.
      “He would quit boxing after that or at least he should. I’m going to turn him into a meme if we ever fight, literally a crazy meme.
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      “Like this guy is not going to be able to walk outside anymore. So, it’s actually probably smarter for him not to fight me.”
      Paul, 25, was 4-0 when he first agreed to face Fury, 23, in December.

      He had beat YouTuber “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, as well as former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
      But Fury pulled out with a broken rib suffered in training and Paul went on to knock out ex-UFC champion Woodley in a rematch.
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      The pair again tried in August but a US visa issue saw the brother of heavyweight king Tyson, 33, withdraw again.
      Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, was drafted in as a replacement but a weight disagreement saw Paul scrap the fight.
      The social media sensation-turned boxer instead returns on October 29 against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, who holds a 4-1 boxing record.
      Due to being in training camp, Paul will not be in Manchester, where his boxer Amanda Serrano, 33, faces Sarah Mahfoud, 32.
      Meanwhile, Fury is yet to fight since beating Daniel Bocianski, 27, on points in April.
      Paul said: “At the end of the day, he’s ducking me so I don’t know what this guy’s angle is.
      “I think he wants to just gain popularity and fight scrubs, because he knows he can make like £100,000 every time he fights against these scrubs.
      “So if he gains more popularity, the longer that gig can last for him.”

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      Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS November exhibition with YouTuber Deji and will rematch Conor McGregor ‘if the price is right’

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has CONFIRMED he will fight YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai – before eyeing a rematch with Conor McGregorThe boxing legend has spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
      Floyd Mayweather has confirmed he will fight YouTuber Deji in an exhibition bout in DubaiCredit: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
      YouTuber Fousey was beaten by DejiCredit: Misfits Boxing
      Now, Mayweather has revealed he WILL face Deji in the Middle East, set for November 13 after returning over the weekend in Japan.
      He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
      “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
      “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
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      “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.”
      Deji, 25, most recently beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
      It has somehow put him in line to face the self-proclaimed Best Ever, 45, in the Middle East.
      Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
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      It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion McGregor, 34.
      Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
      But he could return for the first time to defend his historic 50-0 record amid talks for a rematch with McGregor.
      He said: “Yes, it came to my attention. They talked about it being in Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium.
      “They talked about it being at the Allegiant Stadium. But if I’m not mistaken, Conor still has a problems with his leg.
      “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen in 2023, not 2022.
      Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.Floyd Mayweather
      “So this year I got an exhibition this Saturday, which will be in the US and once again it’s Sunday in Japan.
      “Then after that in November I’ve got another exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
      “And then hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up again in 2023, in a real fight actually.”
      Mayweather has not fought in a sanctioned bout since stopping McGregor, 34, in ten rounds, earning almost £300m in the process.
      And he would demand a similar payday if he is to give his Irish rival a crack at his undefeated streak again.
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      Mayweather said: “If the price is right. Of course, they already talked to me about the number that I’m going to receive.
      “Of course, it’s nine-figures and probably – I don’t want to say huge in the nine-figures – but we have to at least start at $100million for Floyd Mayweather.”
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      ‘I was surprised’ – Floyd Mayweather’s uncle questions boxing legend’s decision to fight Deji instead of brother KSI

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has been questioned by his uncle Jeff for choosing to fight Deji and not KSI. The boxing legend is in talks to face YouTuber Deji on November 13 in Dubai.
      Floyd Mayweather has been questioned by his uncle for choosing to fight Deji and not KSICredit: Reuters
      KSI pictured with his brother Deji
      But his own uncle Jeff was left stunned that Mayweather did not opt to face his brother, social media sensation, rapper and celebrity boxer KSI.
      He told FightHype: “Any fight that Floyd’s in is big.
      “But it’s funny because some guy reached out to me on social media and said, ‘You nephew’s fighting Deji.’
      “I said, ‘I don’ think so.’ I mean, I was surprised to hear it because I didn’t think Deji was big enough.
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      “If you’re going to fight Deji, why not fight KSI instead? That makes more sense, that gives you a whole bunch more fans.
      “KSI is like the Paul brothers, basically you’re getting one of the ultimate guys in YouTube.”
      KSI, 29, trained with Jeff for his rematch win over Logan Paul, 27, in 2019 which came after they drew a year later.
      The Londoner returned in August after three years out and beat rapper Swarmz, 25, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
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      On the undercard, Deji, 25, beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
      It has somehow put him in line to face Mayweather, 45, in the Middle East.
      Jeff said: “I think Floyd will have to carry Deji for the fight to end with both guys standing on their feet.
      “I think if Floyd really goes out there, he’ll be in trouble.”
      Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
      It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34.
      Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
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      Meet Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent Mikuru Asakura, the MMA star with 3 million subscribers on YouTube

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      MIKURU ASAKURA is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibition opponent. Mayweather returns to the ring this weekend in Japan over three-rounds against Asakura at the Saitama Super Arena.
      Mikuru Asakura is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next opponentCredit: Rex
      Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibition boutCredit: Getty
      It was in Tokyo in 2018 when the American first returned to the ring, a year after retiring as a professional following victory over Conor McGregor, 34.
      Mayweather beat Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one round and went on to face YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore in further exhibition bouts.
      Asakura, 30, is the latest man to welcome the Hall of Famer, 45, back to the ring.
      The southpaw has 16 wins, three losses and one no-contest in MMA.
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      He has two victories on the spin, most recently in December against Yutaka Saito, 34, who was the first man to ever beat Asakura in RIZIN.
      But away from the ring, he is a popular YouTuber, with almost 3 MILLION subscribers.
      Asakura mixes training videos with daily vlogs and even pranks and unsurprisingly has documented the lead up to his fight with Mayweather.
      Like the boxing icon, Asakura also has a love for cars, posing alongside a Bentley and Mercedes on his Instagram.
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      The former MMA champion is joined in the sport by his younger brother Kai, 28, arguably the bigger name in the Far East.
      Kai even posed with Mayweather and RIZIN president Nobuyuki Sakakibara in May, fuelling rumours of a future fight.
      But it is brother Mikuru who faces the self-proclaimed Best Ever, and vows to pull of the upset.
      He said: “I’m an MMA fighter but, I’m going to use this opportunity, and I’m going to use him to raise my name and value internationally.
      “I will win this fight.”
      Kai Asakura, left, training alongside his brotherCredit: @mikuruasakura
      Mikuru Asakura is also a YouTube starCredit: @mikuruasakura
      The MMA fighter has a love for nice carsCredit: @mikuruasakura
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      How Floyd Mayweather has raked in more than £110MILLION in three exhibition fights ahead of Mikuru Asakura bout

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has lived up to his “Money” nickname even into retirement. The boxing legend officially hung up his gloves as a professional in 2017 after beating UFC legend Conor McGregor, 34, in a farewell fight.
      Floyd Mayweather has boxed in three exhibitions since retiringCredit: AFP
      Although, it has since proven that money-spinning night in Las Vegas was not the last time fans saw Mayweather, 45, in the ring.
      And they will not have to wait long to see another boxing cameo from the American, who faces MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 29, over the weekend.
      Here, SunSport breaks down the amount Mayweather – who claims to have already made £1BILLION – earned through non-sanctioned bouts.
      Tenshin Nasukawa, December 2018
      Mayweather first returned in a New Year’s Eve bout against Japanese kickboxing champion Nasukawa, 24, promoted by RIZIN.
      But the bout only lasted one round as Nasukawa was floored a hat-trick of times before being stopped and left in tears.
      Beforehand, Mayweather boasted of making $9m (£8m) for the spectacle, which only lasted 139 seconds.
      He posted online: “What if I told you I was making $9,000,000 for 9 minutes of sparring in Tokyo, Japan — would you do the same if you were me? I like to call it a 9-minute walk thru.”
      Floyd Mayweather beat Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018Credit: AFP
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      Logan Paul, June 2021
      Mayweather took his time but was back one again last summer, in perhaps his most daring pay-per-view of all time.
      He faced YouTuber Logan Paul – who had only boxed twice but weighed TWO STONE more – in an eight-round exhibition.
      And much to the surprise, Paul survived until the final bell in a bout which sold over 1m PPVs at $50, generating $50m (£44m).
      Mayweather, who promoted the fight and takes a box office cut, claimed he also made $30m (£26.4m) on his short sponsors alone.
      But he claimed before and after the fight that he was earning $100m (£88m) for what he dubbed a “legalised bank robbery”.
      Floyd Mayweather was taken the distance by Logan PaulCredit: Reuters
      Don Moore, May 2022
      With Mayweather already claiming to have made nearly £100m through exhibitions, he took his business to the Middle East this year.
      He was set to box ex-sparring partner Don Moore on a hotel HELIPAD in Dubai, although the death of the UAE President saw it axed.
      Mayweather instead dominated Moore over eight rounds in Abu Dhabi a week later, in what was his latest fight to date.
      Unusually, the Hall of Famer did not disclose his purse, but his coach Gerald Tucker said on Instagram it would at least $10m (£8.8m).
      Don Moore was dominated over eight roundsCredit: AFP
      Mikuru Asakura, September 2022
      With his total income from exhibitions totalling almost £110m at this point, according to the man himself, Mayweather is in no mood to let up.
      He faces Asakura over three rounds at the Saitama Super Arena, again promoted by RIZIN.
      And Mayweather is also confirmed for ANOTHER exhibition on November 13, heading back to Dubai.
      He is in talks with YouTuber Deji, commonly known KSI’s brother as well as a rematch with McGregor.
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      Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS blockbuster Conor McGregor rematch next year and could risk record against UFC star

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has CONFIRMED he is in talks fight Conor McGregor again. The American legend officially hung up his gloves in 2017 after beating McGregor in ten rounds in Las Vegas.
      Conor McGregor was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2017Credit: Getty
      Since then, Mayweather has had three exhibition bouts, not officially sanctioned or affecting his historic 50-0 record.
      SunSport first revealed talks for a blockbuster rematch with McGregor and how the rivals were negotiating the terms of a deal.
      The amount of rounds and whether the fight would be an exhibition or not were among the sticking points in the potentially billion dollar deal.
      And in an interview with the Daily Mail, Mayweather confirmed ongoing discussions with McGregor for a sequel next year.
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      He said: “I want to go out there this weekend and have fun. 
      “Then I have another exhibition Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
      “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition of a real fight. But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.”
      Mayweather, 45, returns over the weekend in Japan against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 29, in a three-round exhibition.
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      And then in just two months time he heads back to the Middle East amid talks to face YouTubr Deji, 25, brother to KSI, 29.
      Mayweather aimed a dig at McGregor, 34, and the Irishman’s punch power when explaining he decision to box in exhibitions.
      He said: “I am not into fights where I am going to take any real punishment. 
      “So, guys like Conor McGregor and guys that don’t really hit hard such as YouTubers or UFC guys, I don’t really mind colliding with those kinds of individuals but nothing where I am going to put myself in a position where I am going to harm myself or hurt myself.”
      Mayweather first returned in December 2018, beating featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one round.
      He then faced YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, in June 2021 and was surprisingly taken the distance.
      Mayweather’s most recent bout came against ex-sparring partner Don Moore, which he dominated over eight rounds.
      We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition of a real fight. But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.Floyd Mayweather on rematching Conor McGregor
      Talk of a rematch with McGregor has persisted ever since the pair sold 4.3MILLION pay-per-views and generated over £500m.
      Although the Dubliner is yet to box again, despite failed talks with Manny Pacquiao, 43, in early 2021.
      McGregor was allowed by the UFC to go out of his contract to face Mayweather.
      The MMA organisation received a cut of the earnings and would need to grant the same permission again.
      But UFC president Dana White recently spoke out against the rematch, seemingly making his stance clear.
      White told GQ: “McGregor-Mayweather 2 is not supposed to happen. Should not happen. Hopefully won’t happen.”
      McGregor has two fights left on his current UFC contract, meaning he would be free to fight Mayweather once his deal is up.
      Although it remains to be seen whether a loophole could be explored that would allow the ex-UFC champion to box in an exhibition.
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      McGregor has not fought since July 2021, when he broke his leg in a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, 33, losing in round one as a result.
      He is set to return next year but is currently filming a Roadhouse reboot alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, 41.
      Floyd Mayweather has confirmed talks to rematch Conor McGregorCredit: AP:Associated Press More