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Floyd Mayweather’s Most Sought-After Fights Face Backlash

Published Apr 21, 2023 | 2:39 PM EDT

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Floyd Mayweather retired from the sport of boxing in 2017. However, the 50-o boxer is still a prevalent part of the sport, running a boxing promotional firm, and having exhibition bouts all around the world. His opinions pertaining to sports are of great relevance to the boxing world. Recently, the undefeated boxer was asked about the potential matchups and fights he wishes to see as a fan.  To this, he responded with many intriguing matchups.

The landscape of the sport looks promising and exciting. Each division has many prospects alongside a dominant champion which makes the sport as exciting as it is. Mayweather listed the fights he would like to see but the fans responded with their own recommendation.

Fans react to Floyd Mayweather Jr. making his pick of match-ups

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Mayweather is a fan of boxing through and through. @MichaelBensonn reported on Mayweather’s dream matchups pertaining to boxers who are active in the circuit.

He tweeted, “Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford
Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson
Gervonta Davis vs Teofimo Lopez
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder”

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Some fans were satisfied with the majority of the aforementioned matchups Yet, a section of boxing fans were quick to pinpoint what according to them is wrong with the list.

One fan likes the list but not in its entirety. @Lakers_310: “Like this list but why not Tank vs Haney or Shakur? Rather see Teo vs Haney and Tank vs Shakur.. If Teo, Tank and Haney win of course cuz all three have tough opps ahead of them.”

Another fan mentioned his disaffection with one of the match-ups. @Cronus1xx: “Why would we want to see Joshua Vs wilder. Wilder kos him inside 1 round.”

Meanwhile, one fan alleged that Mayweather doesn’t want to see his former fighter who once fought under his promotion  square off with Shakur Stevenson. @LVSportsDalton: “Lmaoooo of course he doesn’t wanna see Tank fight Haney or Shakur”

One fan named @FitLyfeApparel stated, Nobody asking to see Davis vs Lopez give us Davis vs Stevenson”

On the contrary, one fan has no problems with the list. @BoxingShrew: “So basically the same as everyone else”

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The fans had a mixed reaction to the list made by the former boxer. Though, every fan would have a matchup in mind that they desire to witness. Which matchups do you think should take place in the sport? Do share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.

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Harddit Bedi

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Harddit Bedi is a passionate Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering the off-court drama of athletes. He has a keen interest in the untold stories of boxers. Harddit is a firm believer in the primal nature of boxing, which he views as the oldest and most fundamental sport known to mankind.
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Arijit Saha