‘Gutted for U Mate’: Floyd Mayweather’s Opponent Pulling Out of UK Exhibition Due to Surgery Leaves Fans Disappointed

Published 01/20/2023, 5:10 AM EST

Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibition in the UK is in jeopardy as his opponent booked for the fight, Liam Harrison suffered a knee injury. The former kickboxing champion and Muay Thai fighter from Leeds took to Instagram and made the announcement that he is pulling out of the fight as his knee injury is not allowing him to press forward.

Earlier today, the former five-weight division champ made an official announcement through his Instagram account about his much-awaited exhibition. This was going to be his first showdown in the UK. He was set to face Harrison on February 25 at O2 Arena in London. But unfortunately, things took an unexpected turn.

From Harrison’s point of view, he is gutted because it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. This fight would have given him what he would not have earned throughout his entire fighting career.

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In a long explanation, Harrison mentioned, “Devastatingly, my knee just won’t allow it. Discussions about the fight started a few days ago with the Mayweather team and I honestly thought I would be ok in a boxing fight, even with needing surgery on my knee.”

He wanted this fight to be postponed.

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When fans came across this news, they prayed for Harrison’s speedy recovery.

How did fans react to this big storyline concerning the upcoming exhibition of Floyd Mayweather?

A fan wrote, “Get well soon champ and hopefully it can happen later in the year.”

Another fan wrote, “Gutted for u mate.”

Another fan wrote, “Hopefully you heal fast and they can make the fight at a later date. Get that.”

Another fan wrote, “Speedy recovery, health is wealth.”

Another fan wrote, “Incredible, unlucky Liam , hopefully it can happen another time.”

Another fan wrote, “Absolutely gutted for you Liam! I hope you recover and this can be made! You deserve this after your years of hard work. Couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this poster!”

Another fan wrote, “Legend either way if it ever happens or not. Hope the surgery goes well Hitman.”

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Another fan wrote, “Get well soon champ, there will be more opportunities ahead.”

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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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‘Gutted for U Mate’: Floyd Mayweather’s Opponent Pulling Out of UK Exhibition Due to Surgery Leaves Fans Disappointed

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