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$1.2 Billion Worth Floyd Mayweather Likens Himself to “Clown Prince of Crime”

Published 08/22/2022, 9:00 AM EDT

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There’s no doubt that nobody ruled boxing so consistently as Floyd Mayweather did. He tiptoed into the boxing ring in 1986, and it has been more than 35 years that he has been defeating every opponent coming his way. Recently, the retired boxer posted something on Instagram which might interest his fans.

Mayweather took to Instagram and posted a picture of himself laughing, wearing a black and golden-colored jacket. And he wrote in the caption, “Laughing like the joker.” 

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His bodyguard ‘greg tmt’ even commented on the post and wrote, “And money like Bruce Wayne”

His followers undoubtedly wonder what the Hall of Famer is planning next after the Batman allusion, the clown prince of crime, ‘Joker’. Two significant events are currently scheduled for “Money” in the future. The first is a reported rematch between him and UFC champion Conor McGregor, while the second is a contest between Ryan Garcia and his protégé Gervonta Davis. But only time will tell what Mayweather’s supporters might expect next.

Is Floyd Mayweather putting his professional record at risk to fight Conor McGregor? 

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Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor engaged in one of the most lucrative battles in history. In 2017, the biggest boxer and the biggest UFC fighter engaged in-ring combat. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas was set on fire by the titanic struggle between the two. Eventually, the American boxer defeated the Irishman to raise his perfect record to 50-0.

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As per TheSun, a source revealed, “Conor will only take the fight providing Floyd is willing to put his professional record on the line – so the fight will not be an exhibition, it will be an official fight.” 

Apparently, if the “pretty boy” of boxing puts his professional record at risk, it could come the biggest match of our time. Furthermore, Mayweather offered ‘The Notorious’ $157.9 million for the fight. 

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Moreover, there were rumors that a rematch between the two might be worth a massive $1 billion. However, no official announcements have been made about it yet. Meanwhile, what do you think about Mayweather’s Instagram post? Do you think “laughing like the joker” indicates his next big move of fighting McGregor? Share your thoughts about it in the comments below.      

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Shashank Wankhede

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.
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Ajinkya Aswale