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Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑19 May 2022, 05:19 If this is taking place, why cant Bey-Farmer take place?

Ffs, we already had Alexander/Bailey. I don't think the world can handle another.

Floyd Mayweather-Don Moore Exhibition Still In Play, Relocates to Abu Dhabi

Floyd Mayweather is moving his circus from the skies to the high seas.

Boxing Scene has learned that the rescheduled exhibition between Mayweather and former sparring partner ‘Dangerous’ Don Moore will relocate to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its previously planned staging on a helipad atop Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.

The luxurious island—roughly one hour southwest of Dubai—was chosen for logistical purposes once the reality of moving forward with the event in the same location was no longer an option after most of the original staff left Dubai. The event was previously due to take place May 14, only for the passing of UAE president Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on May 13 to force a three-day suspension of work and service throughout the nation.

An overall 40-day period of mourning—Muslim tradition for the death of a member of the Islamic community—ultimately prompted LiveNow and Global Titan Fight Series to call for a months-long postponement with the event eyed for October.

Mayweather (50-0, 27KOs) chose to take matters into his own hands, moving forward with the show and calling for remaining staff to have as many undercard fighters as possible flown back into the region. Both sides of the WBC silver junior lightweight title fight complied, with former lightweight champ Delfine Persoon (46-3, 19KOs) and unbeaten Elhem Mekhaled (15-0, 3KOs) both boarding a plane Wednesday evening in time to proceed with what’s left of Saturday’s event.

MMA legend Anderson Silva was due to serve as the co-feature versus Brazil’s Bruno Machado in an exhibition bout while the event was still scheduled to take place in Dubai.

Moore (16-0-1, 12KOs) has not fought since 2016, and never versus an opponent of note. The 45-year-old from Gary, Inidana won his last fight in a second-round knockout of Deshaun Williams who was 5-16-1 at the time of their September 2016 clash in Conyers, Georgia.

Mayweather (50-0, 27KOs) takes part in his third exhibition bout since retiring in 2017. The 45-year-old Hall of Fame former five-division champion was last seen going eight rounds with content creator and cruiserweight novice Logan Paul last June in Miami, headlining a Showtime Pay-Per-View event that reportedly generated 1,000,000 buys.

The action was the first in the ring for Mayweather since a first-round knockout of kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in their 2018 New Year’s Eve exhibition in Saitama, Japan.

Mayweather left the sport for good in 2017 following a tenth-round knockout of UFC superstar Conor McGregor who made his pro debut for the occasion. The bout ended a 23-month ring absence for Mayweather, who previously announced retirement after a September 2015 points win over Andre Berto at MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. The win over Berto came four months after Mayweather soundly outpointed fellow boxing legend Manny Pacquaio (62-8-2, 39KOs) in May 2015, atop what remains the highest grossing event in boxing history.

Championship wins in five weight divisions along with his longtime status as the sport’s pound-for-pound were properly honored with three BWAA Fighter of the Year awards and the 2010s Fighter of the Decade. Mayweather was a slam-dunk, first-ballot selection for Hall of Fame enshrinement as part of the Class of 2021. He will be formally enshrined this June as part of a three-class induction ceremony, with the 2020 and 2021 induction ceremonies both canceled due to the pandemic.

Streaming options for the show remain unclear as this goes to publish. Fite TV was originally to carry the event via Pay-Per-View ($29.95 SRP), though no longer offers the option to purchase as the website lists the event as postponed.

tiny_acres wrote: ↑11 Apr 2022, 16:37

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑11 Apr 2022, 15:37

tiny_acres wrote: ↑11 Apr 2022, 09:32

Everyone complains about it. Yet we all would jump at the chance to do the same
I do not fault Floyd
But I won't watch it's just a waste of time.
But more power to him if he can make this easy money

ya this thread is filled with complaints about it isnt it, rather than several 'like clockwork' defenses of these exhibitions

i say rich men deserve to be worshipped and praised for finding ways to become richer tbh

No rich worshipping. But it sounds like you are jealous of a guy who figured out how to still make money long after his glory days.

Ok, if this is a "Hooray For Making Big Money, Wouldn't We All Do It If We Could" forum, then that kind of post makes sense. But given that it's a boxing forum... What's the problem, guys, was Kirkland Laing unavailable? He's only about thirty years out of the ring. You couldn't talk the guy who sang Chocolate Rain into a big exhibition with Floyd? He could bring in big internet nostalgia bucks.

This was surely the least watched of any of Floyd's exhibitions right? I saw virtually no coverage of this one.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 12:40 This was surely the least watched of any of Floyd's exhibitions right? I saw virtually no coverage of this one.

It’s this weekend.

It was postponed from last weekend. Dubai President died.

They moved it to Abu Dhabi.

squiggy wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 12:12

tiny_acres wrote: ↑11 Apr 2022, 16:37

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑11 Apr 2022, 15:37

ya this thread is filled with complaints about it isnt it, rather than several 'like clockwork' defenses of these exhibitions

i say rich men deserve to be worshipped and praised for finding ways to become richer tbh

No rich worshipping. But it sounds like you are jealous of a guy who figured out how to still make money long after his glory days.

Ok, if this is a "Hooray For Making Big Money, Wouldn't We All Do It If We Could" forum, then that kind of post makes sense. But given that it's a boxing forum... What's the problem, guys, was Kirkland Laing unavailable? He's only about thirty years out of the ring. You couldn't talk the guy who sang Chocolate Rain into a big exhibition with Floyd? He could bring in big internet nostalgia bucks.

And if you continue to read. What I say is until idiots stop paying ying for it guys like Floyd will continue to do it
Now Fury is talking about doing the same thing.
I don't fault anyone for making money.
I fault idiots for funding them

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 14:21

gilgamesh wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 12:40 This was surely the least watched of any of Floyd's exhibitions right? I saw virtually no coverage of this one.

It’s this weekend.

It was postponed from last weekend. Dubai President died.

They moved it to Abu Dhabi.

I hope no one buys this ppv

tiny_acres wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 15:53

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 14:21

gilgamesh wrote: ↑20 May 2022, 12:40 This was surely the least watched of any of Floyd's exhibitions right? I saw virtually no coverage of this one.

It’s this weekend.

It was postponed from last weekend. Dubai President died.

They moved it to Abu Dhabi.

I hope no one buys this ppv

It has been pushed hard on NZ Sky TV. And if I knew a very casual amount about boxing, it would look like something half decent if I was at a loose end and had $40 (£20)to flush down the toilet

Does anyone here even watch this crap? I was a big Floyd fan, but this is lame.

That said, I agree with comments that have been made about making money, and entertainment. People spend big bucks in watching fake "pro" wrestling.

Floyd can bill any of his " fights" as the last chance to see him perform. Like him or hate him, he knows how to make $. Still, not watching.

Date: Saturday May 21, 2022
Location: Abu Dhabi Arena, UAE
TV: FITE tv | Price: $29.99

Start Times
Pay-Per-View: 2 pm ET | 11 am PT | 7 pm BST (Main Card)

Promoted by: Mayweather Promotions

Fight Card

Exhibition Bout
Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore

Exhibition Bout
Anderson Silva vs. Bruno Machado

Delfine Persoon vs. Maiva Hamadouche

Badou Jack vs. Hany Atiyo

Ryan Ford vs. Bilal Laggoune

Badou Jack won in 1 round.

47 seconds to be precise.

Atiyo came in shape too.

Jack should fight Kovalev.

Anyone watching this?

Fury should fight Mike Tyson in an exhibition. 1 million buys ppv.

Iron Mike could juice up and KO Fury. Fury wears gloves, Mike gets brass knuckles.

Who would pay to watch this?

JCS wrote: ↑21 May 2022, 18:12 Who would pay to watch this?

rich stupid a$$holes

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 May 2022, 18:05 Anyone watching this?

Looks like no one did.

Floyd Wil be fighting again in UAE later this yearZ

Says he has an opponent Locked in but not telling anyone:

It’s likely Amir Khan.

You heard it here first.

These boxing circus shows are nothing new, old fighters have been coming out of retirement officially and unofficially for centuries now. In ancient Rome washed up gladiators would come back to the ring to battle elderly Christians and very old lions with no teeth.

What I don't understand is the draw of Mayweather. I understand wanting to see Tyson, he's fun to watch and might do something crazy. The 2nd half of Mayweather's career his fight style became more and more boring. I can't imagine who would pay money to watch this stuff. Insomniacs?

thereverend wrote: ↑22 May 2022, 06:42 These boxing circus shows are nothing new, old fighters have been coming out of retirement officially and unofficially for centuries now. In ancient Rome washed up gladiators would come back to the ring to battle elderly Christians and very old lions with no teeth.

What I don't understand is the draw of Mayweather. I understand wanting to see Tyson, he's fun to watch and might do something crazy. The 2nd half of Mayweather's career his fight style became more and more boring. I can't imagine who would pay money to watch this stuff. Insomniacs?

The ‘0’ in the ‘50-0’

That’s the selling point.

Boxing’s fans won’t bat an eyelid. But casuals soak this shit up.

The ‘0’ in the ‘50-0’

I brought my friend to a bar to watch a Mayweather fight, he's a casual and knows nothing about boxing. He was confused for the first few rounds until he figured it out, told me, 'Everyone's hoping he gets knocked out.'

Anyone watch this ?

Evander wrote: ↑23 May 2022, 04:46 Anyone watch this ?

I watched quick highlights.

Same with the Silva fight too.

Floyd's swagger wearing off.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑22 May 2022, 05:46 Floyd Wil be fighting again in UAE later this yearZ

Says he has an opponent Locked in but not telling anyone:

It’s likely Amir Khan.

You heard it here first.

No way it's Amir Khan. Though I believe Floyd still beats Khan it is still too risky of a fight for an exhibition