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LAS VEGAS – APRIL 17: Boxer Floyd Mayweather in a pre-fight a workout during the grand opening of Mayweather Boxing Club on April 17, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Floyd is preparing for his “The World Awaits” fight with Oscar De La Hoya on May 5, 2007. (Photo by Bryan Haraway/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS – APRIL 17: Boxer Floyd Mayweather in a pre-fight a workout during the grand opening of Mayweather Boxing Club on April 17, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Floyd is preparing for his “The World Awaits” fight with Oscar De La Hoya on May 5, 2007. (Photo by Bryan Haraway/Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather is getting close to another big-money exhibition. He is all set to lock horns with the YouTube star Deji on November 13th under the banner of the Global Titans World Series. The fight will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
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Ahead of this showdown, ‘The Pretty Boy’ greased his arsenal to tackle Deji’s challenge. Though Deji stands nowhere in front of Mayweather’s stature, the latter did not want to take him lightly.
He did a training session with his young trainer, Gerald Tucker. He showcased what he was best at: an amazing mitt work with phenomenal speed and combination.
Michael Benson of ‘TalkSport’ shared the video on Twitter and wrote, “Floyd Mayweather in the gym staying ready for Deji on Nov 13th. Still got it at age 45…”
Floyd Mayweather in the gym staying ready for Deji on Nov 13th. Still got it at age 45…
[📽️ @FloydMayweather] pic.twitter.com/O3x16MYOAJ— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 23, 2022
This is going to be the third contest of Mayweather this year. After retiring from sports in 2017, Mayweather took to exhibitions. He has never been so busy since then. According to him, it’s a good way of promoting sports across the globe and earning some easy money.
Now, it would be interesting to see how easy it is going to be for Mayweather to go against Deji.
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When his training video circulated on social media, it caught fans’ attention.
How did fans react to the mitt of Floyd Mayweather?
Fans shared their reactions on social media. A fan wrote, “I know this is a routine but it’s still incredible to watch!”
i know this is a routine but it’s still incredible to watch!🙏🏽
— Nabzz Fight Media🥊 (@Nabzzfightmedia) October 23, 2022
Another fan made a hilarious remark, he labeled Deji as ‘GOAT’. According to him, nothing will work against the boxer.
Nothing will work against deji the goat
— bandid (@medeon7) October 23, 2022
“He’s trianer is doing most of the work Bruhh”, another fan mentioned. Definitely, smooth mitt work needs the corporation of the trainer. He plays a vital role in setting the rhythm.
He’s trianer is doing most of the work Bruhh 🤣🤣
— Muhala (@itsmuhala) October 23, 2022
Anyone can look good on the pads, let's see how Floyd does in there with someone who will hit back
— JJ (@ItsJJBtw) October 23, 2022
Not anyone could look as good on pads as Mayweather. Well, it would be interesting to see how he tackles his opponent in the ring on the upcoming fight night.
Another fan felt Mayweather was working smarter.
Floyd deffo working smarter not harder there
— Sam cadman 🇬🇧 🏴🇮🇱 (@Samcadman10) October 23, 2022
Fella taking the pads is working harder 😂
— Mr Fredrickson (@MrFredrickson4) October 23, 2022
Another fan wrote, “pad drills are the most useless thing in boxing. I never do it. Boxing coaches use it to hustle money off gym members.”
pad drills are the most useless thing in boxing. I never do it. Boxing coaches use it to hustle money off gym members.
— Frank Yemi (@frankjames209) October 23, 2022
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