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Footage of Floyd Mayweather Blasting His Team at the Charity Basketball Game Released

Published 02/08/2022, 9:00 AM EST

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The biggest phenomenon that ruled the sport of boxing for 25 years, Floyd Mayweather, is grasping public attention. Do you wonder why and for what? Truly, not for crafting his magic hands, which are next to impossible to describe.

Recently, ‘The Pretty Boy’ took part in Boom cups charity celebrity basketball game. Notably, a star-studded celebrity basketball game was played to raise money for some noble causes to benefit sufferers through multiple charity foundations. However, it took place on February 1, at Watsco Center in Miami.

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Despite standing 5’8 feet, ‘Money’ is a staunch basketball player. Very often during NBA season, he is found sitting in front to relish the game. However, in this match, ‘ The Best Ever’ played the role of leading his team. The game began smoothly and Mayweather, as per the expectations, showcased his skills and incredible energy on the court.

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During the game, at one point, Mayweather, unsatisfied with his team’s performance, organized a quick team meet. As a captain of a team, he appears blasting on his teammates for their poor execution of a game plan.

While discussing with the coach, he calms down and goes further. Notably, ‘Money’ is one of the coolest stalwarts that has ever been into the sport of boxing. In a sport where losses are part of the game. He skipped this part. The similar attitude Mayweather showcased on the basketball court as soon as he found that something wrong is happening on his team’s side. He calls them and scolds them.

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‘The Pretty Boy’ is training hard for his much-awaited showdown in Dubai. Though the date, venue, and opponent are unclear, various reports speculate that it is an exhibition bout. However, prior to his upcoming birthday, Mayweather is keen to return inside the ring. The last time he laced his gloves for an exhibition bout was against social media personality Logan Paul on June 6, 2021.

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However, that fight was branded as ‘Bragging rights’ and was scheduled at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The hype for this fight, despite being an exhibition bout, was pretty intense. The slugfest went for 6 rounds and the result was called a draw because of the absence of judges and a scoring system.

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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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