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This Sunday, the boxing fans are in for a real treat as they will get to watch the magnetic encounter between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather. This bout was in contention for a long time and was even set for February 20, 2021. However, it failed to materialize and eventually got pushed ahead.

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Moreover, despite the major differences in both the fighters’ physical statures, this fight still has attracted a lot of attention. In fact, ‘Pretty Boy’ has almost no concerns about Logan Paul’s extensive height and weight.

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In a recent pre-fight interview with Sky Sports Boxing, he said, “Well, most of the time I go out there and I fight these guys, I’m giving up 20 pounds. When I was fighting at 140, the guy that I fight, go up to 160. When I was fighting at 147, guys go up to 167 within 24 hours.”

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“So I don’t really worry about the weight. I don’t worry about height, I don’t worry about weight. Once again, fighting wins fights. And once again, nobody can win, so this is just entertainment.”

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In his vast boxing career, Mayweather went all guns blazing against opponents who had a certain edge over him in physical characteristics. Citing that, he’s going into the Logan Paul fight with no mental pressure.

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Furthermore, ‘TBE’ seems in the happiest and the most ideal mindset for his showdown against ‘The Maverick’. And he’s looking forward to enjoying his time inside the squared circle. Despite not being in his prime, Mayweather still possesses every ability to overpower the YouTuber turned boxer.

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Will this fight be a cakewalk for Floyd Mayweather?

The 50-0 boxer might have walked away from professional boxing, but his love for the sport still holds a major place in his heart. And to keep his love for boxing going, ‘Pretty Boy’ enjoys taking up exhibition bouts that entice millions of fans.

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Mayweather, in his illustrious career span, fought countless hotshots and remained on top while executing his strategies. That said, he’s a sheer favorite in this fight and he will look to fare exactly how he’s done until now.

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Though the tale of the tape hands the advantage to ‘The Maverick’, ‘Money’ will use his experience to delight the boxing purists. How do you envisage the ending of this fight?

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA. Chauhan explores and analyses a sport he has been following ever since Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte engaged in a duel in 2015. He adores old-school punchers like Manny Pacquiao, as well as modern-day greats such as 'The Gypsy King'. In his downtime, he engages in rigorous workouts to cater to his love for fitness.

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