Floyd Mayweather Jr. never backs down from a challenge, even if it’s from one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time. The 50-0 boxer still carries the zeal and passion for sweet science, as he puts on a show for the fans. What if the next time is against Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.? He is not shying away from entertaining it, but there is an issue.

Chavez Sr., 62, recently ignited rumors of him stepping into the boxing ring, as he suggested going up against Mayweather Jr., 47 on September 16. He believed there could be a shot. So, when presented with the same question and proposition to Mayweather, he was a bit reluctant.

‘Pretty Boy,’ hypothetically, could be seen as facing Chavez Sr., who holds a record of 107-6, but would do so against a boxer 15 years his senior. If he does well in the bout, it would be against an aging fighter, which wouldn’t earn him much respect. If he does badly, it would still be against an aging boxer, raising doubts about his abilities and progress as a boxer.

Mayweather Jr. heaped praise on Chavez Sr. and told Fight Hub TV, “Oh well, you know, I take my hat off to Chavez Sr. He’s a legend in the sport of boxing. He’s one of the guys that opened up the door for myself. But, of course, I’m still in tiptop condition and he’s a lot older now, you know. Even when we was younger that would have been a great matchup.”

“But you just never know. I heard that he posted us and talk[ed] about us doing a fight. But I’d be in a no-win situation if I did that,” ‘The Best Ever’ admitted openly. If they end up fighting, this won’t be the first time a Mayweather clashes with Chavez Sr.

Floyd Mayweather’s family history with Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.

Ahead of his fight with John Gotti III, Mayweather Jr. sat down with the media and addressed his family history while discussing the fight with The Ceasar of boxing. He mentioned that his uncle, Roger Mayweather, went up against Chavez Sr. but ended up losing. The Michigan native admitted, “My uncle Roger Mayweather fought him twice. He came up short, but he fought him twice. It is always about competing and going up against the best.”

If Mayweather Jr. fights and hands a defeat to Chavez Sr., then he would even the scores. But again, it’s a fight with only negative outcomes for him. However, it remains to be seen who Mayweather Jr. will pick next in his exhibition journey.

What do you make of this comment by Floyd Mayweather about Julio Ceaser Chavez Sr.? Do you think it should happen? Let us know in the comments below.