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“But Tupac Was…”- Floyd Mayweather’s Rare Comments About Jada Pinkett Smith’s Reported Former Flame Unearthed

Published 05/22/2022, 8:30 AM EDT

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Many boxers have adored Jada Smith’s reported former flame, Tupac Shakur, for his incredible music, which inspired them. Likewise, Tupac Shakur got a legacy from ‘TBE’ Floyd Mayweather.

The interviewer asked Mayweather how Shakur’s music made an impact on his life.

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‘Pretty Boy,’ replied, “My dad impact my future, my family did that my hard work. But, Tupac was a great artist, had great music. I love his music, inspirational, and he was a genius.”

He also praised the movie based on Tupac Shakur’s life. Mayweather said, “I’ve seen the film…a while back…great film, great film. It will take you on rollercoaster ride but it’s a great movie”

Apart from Jada Smith’s reported former boyfriend, Mayweather has also congratulated her husband, Will Smith, for winning the awards at the Oscars.

Floyd Mayweather congratulating Will Smith after the Oscars fiasco

The Oscar awards had some surreal incidences that the audience didn’t expect. Will Smith slapped the host, Chris Rock, as Rock mocked Smith’s wife while hosting the award ceremony.

Later, Will Smith won the award for his movie, King Richard, to which Mayweather congratulated him on his Instagram post.

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Floyd Mayweather’ wrote, “CONGRATULATIONS on your Oscar @willsmith.”

There are many other incidences when Mayweather has adored the celebrities who have made a phenomenal mark on the entertainment industry.

The boxer who loved Tupac Shakur the most

Apart from Mayweather, the boxer who adored Shakur a lot is none other than the ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. He has opened up about Shakur and also shared some of his memories of Shakur frequently.

Tyson and Shakur shared a good bond, and he gets emotional sometimes when he remembers his old friend. Tyson recollects his memories every then and now.

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Likewise, Shakur was also seen present in Tyson’s corner, supporting the prime Tyson who dominated his opponents in the ring.

Well, it indicates that Tupac Shakur was a fine artist who impressed many of the boxers. Therefore, the prominent boxers still adore him after he passed away more than two decades ago.

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Do you know any other fighters who adore Tupac Shakur like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather do? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Mohit More

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Mohit More is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate of the International Institute of Sports Management, he is a sports enthusiast and has played boxing, cricket, and basketball at various levels. Mohit is a staunch follower of Mayweather and Gennady Golovkin.
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Vibhanshu Kumar