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Africa News of Thursday, 4 February 2021

Source: today.ng

Floyd Mayweather eyes three exhibition fights in 2021

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Floyd Mayweather has vowed to take part in no fewer than three exhibition bouts in 2021 as he eyes up lucrative fights against a trio of celebrities.

The five-weight world champion has talked up the prospect of facing both Logan Paul and Jake Paul, as well as rapper 50 Cent over the next 11 months.

The 50-0 fighter has delved into the realms of cross-discipline fights in recent years, having beaten UFC star Conor McGregor and kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in recent years.

Now he is tapping into the world of celebrity boxing, and has confirmed his desire to meet all three prospective opponents.

‘This year I will focus on several exhibitions. I will have an exhibition in Tokyo, Japan, again,’ he said,

‘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 takes all.’

Mayweather was due to take on Logan Paul later this month, although their bout has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.