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Floyd Mayweather Compares Himself With Muhammad Ali, Explains Why He Gets Scrutinized

Published 02/20/2022, 7:30 AM EST

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Currently, Floyd Mayweather only steps inside the ring for exhibition bouts or as a promoter. Moreover, he makes appearances on several podcasts, media events, and interviews to reflect his set of ideals that took him in the row of greatness and inspire others. The greatest defensive technician of all times always captures the limelight.

Recently, ‘The Pretty Boy’ had an interview with a sports pundit, Steve Bunce. While interacting, he praised the greatest of all times, Muhammad Ali for his contributions to the sport of boxing and outside the ring as well. Remembering Ali, he compared himself with him.

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‘The Best Ever’ said, “I’ve always watched Muhammed Ali. He wasn’t just a good fighter inside the ring. He stood for a strong cause and I respect him for that… he stood for what he believed in and I’m all about standing for what you believe in, just like being a sport of boxing.”

Notably, Ali was not just a boxing great. He was a phenomenon who stood in the wellbeing of the people.

Further, ‘Money’ talked about his vocal and fearless attitude. He said, “I feel like I got a lot of scrutiny in the sport because I spoke my mind. I spoke up and believed in myself believed in my talent. And if something wasn’t right, I said that’s not right. I want to be treated fair and everybody should be treated fairly just in life. And I always just wanted to be on an even playing field. In the sport of boxing inside the ring as well as outside the ring.” 

Floyd Mayweather and his upcoming high-profile event

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After a long spell of inactivity, ‘The Best Ever’ will step inside the boxing ring. ‘The Pretty Boy’ is all set to rumble in Dubai. Several reports claim that he is to have his exhibition bout this month. However, the date, venue, and opponent is still not officially confirmed yet.

Prior to this upcoming event, he has been in the headlines over a money dispute with the YouTuber turned boxer Logan Paul. This duo fought in an exhibition match in 2021.

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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.
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