‘Beat an Old Man’: Chris Rock Once Confronted Boxer Floyd Mayweather Over Quality of Opponent

Published 03/28/2022, 4:09 AM EDT

The American stand-up comedian Chris Rock can poke jokes on any subject. This incredible talent has established him among prominent names in Hollywood. But have you wondered what happened when the man came across the five-weight division champ Floyd Mayweather and made fun of him at the Super Bowl?

After the welterweight blockbuster between Shane ‘sugar’ Mosley and Floyd Mayweather, the comedian joined ‘The Pretty Boy’ of boxing in a studio. However, recalling the second round of that fight, Chris Rock made sarcastic remarks on ‘The Best Ever’, which made everyone laugh around him.

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He said, “I’ve watched every fight as when you lose one round in like ten years… I’m trying to be like Floyd Man.”

Notably, Mosley dominated Mayweather in the 2nd round and almost knocked him down.

Furthermore, Rock added on stardom of ‘The Best ever’ and quality of opponent that hurt the latter first time in his career.

He said, “I’m gonna pay for it, anyway. So go see Floyd beat the hell out of Shane Mosley. That’s the movies coming down man I’m making a little money ain’t that. You know Floyd Money. I don’t got the same way with 50 cents throwing money in the air. I can’t put out movies the week of Floyd Mayweather fights. How much is the watch?…. The watch is so heavy. Will you take it off?… I gotta watch you beat the old man for $50.”

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Chris Rock and Will Smith Oscar drama

The 94th Academy Award Ceremony became more famous for the heated exchange between renowned actor Will Smith and the comedian Chris Rock.

While hosting the Oscars, the 57-year-old poked a joke on the hairstyle of Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. However, the actor took it as an offense.

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Winner of the best actor award for ‘King Richard’, Will Smith walked to the stage and slapped Chris Rock. For the uninitiated, it appeared to be a staged act, but later, when Smith turned back to his place and shouted at the host, silence took over the whole theater.

He said, “Shut your f**king mouth. Keep my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth.”

Eventually, the comedian switched the topic, but the video clip went wild on social media platforms.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.

‘Beat an Old Man’: Chris Rock Once Confronted Boxer Floyd Mayweather Over Quality of Opponent

Chris Rock and Will Smith Oscar drama

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