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Mike Tyson Blasts Mayweather For Comparing Himself To Muhammad Ali

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The former Heavyweight champion of the world Mike ”Iron Mike” Tyson has blasted Floyd Mayweather for comparing himself to boxing great Muhammed Ali. A couple of days ago, Mayweather said that he was as great as Muhammed Ali. He said: “No disrespect to Muhammad Ali, but he did it in one division. I just look at Ali’s career when he fought Leon Spinks and lost to a fighter with seven fights.“There were some other fights he lost and he’s still known as The Greatest because that’s what he put out there. It is what it is.” Mayweather said.

Floyd Mayweather beats Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas

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Floyd Mayweather emerged victorious from the most lucrative fight in history, beating Manny Pacquiao via a wide unanimous decision in Las Vegas. American Mayweather, 38, delivered a defensive masterclass against his Philippine rival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, making the necessary adjustments after only a few rounds before disappearing out of sight. Mayweather, who added the WBO welterweight title to the WBC and WBA titles he already owned, was awarded the fight 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112 by the three judges.

How Nigerians Profited from Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight

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The six-years wait to see two of the world’s most glamorous boxers, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, square up in a commercial match eventually ended on Saturday, as the two treaded punches at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Pacquiao Mayweather The match rated as being worth $300 million would go down as one of the most expensive boxing bouts of all time, raising businesses across various parts of the world. Although the Philippines and America felt more of the buzz, being home countries of Pacquiao and Mayweather respectively, others still had some profitable tales to tell.