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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and basketball icon Michael Jordan know very well what it’s like to be on top of a sport. The two were arguably the greatest players in their respective sports with ‘Money’ being undefeated his entire career, while Jordan won six NBA championships.

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However, unlike boxing, basketball is a team sport and requires the effort of a team to win. This is why Mayweather holds Jordan’s teammate and NBA legend Scottie Pippen in very high regard. Moreover, he even praised ‘No Tippin’ in a recent event, also dropping a truth bomb on Jordan.

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Floyd Mayweather makes a bold statement

Mayweather and Pippen recently made an appearance at an event talking about their fears and struggles. However, at the end of the event, Mayweather praised Pippen, claiming that Jordan did not have any championships before Pippen became an all-star player.

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Remember, a guy like Scottie Pippen, hell of a player you know. Remember Michael Jordan wouldn’t have no rings if it weren’t for Scottie Pippen,” he said.

While many argue how much Pippen impacted the Chicago Bulls, Jordan was the standout star. However, it is true that Jordan won all of his rings with Pippen. In addition, during Jordan’s retirement, Pippen was able to take the Bulls to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals where they would be delimited by bitter rivals, The New York Knicks.

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Both Pippen and Jordan were complimentary to each other, and it is safe to say neither man would have won any rings if it weren’t for the other.

Floyd Mayweather’s docuseries is inspired by Michael Jordan’s last dance

Mayweather announced that he will be making his own documentary series showcasing his career and life out of the ring. Moreover, it will take inspiration from Michael Jordan’s Last Dance, which showcased his life as the best basketball player of his generation. In an interview with TMZ Mayweather claimed that he wanted the world to see another side of him and not believe the public opinion about him.

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I just feel the world should see a different part of Floyd Mayweather. I think the people should see a different part of me,” he said.

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Mayweather’s resume in boxing is among the most elite in the sport. Moreover, many argue that he is the greatest boxer to ever live. Thus, it will be a pleasure for boxing fans to see ‘Money’ in a new light with this docuseries.

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What did you think about Mayweather’s statement? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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