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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. made a surprise visit to Japan to face Japanese MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura back in 2022. This was ‘Money’s fourth exhibition bout since retiring from boxing. However, it wouldn’t be a night without some disappointment for the former champion. Despite stopping Asakura in the second round, his night was plagued after his bodyguard got knocked out on the undercard of the event.

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Mayweather’s bodyguard, Jizzy Mack, found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. During his bout with K-1 kickboxing veteran Kouzi, Mack experienced a brutal knockout in the third round. The bodyguard weighed 42 pounds more than his opponent and attempted to use his size advantage to his benefit by clinching and holding on for dear life. However, as the fight progressed, it became clear that Mack’s gas tank was rapidly depleting.

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Mack has been Mayweather’s bodyguard since 2013 and played a significant role when Mayweather faced Conor McGregor. Despite the close relationship, ‘Money’ was not able to hold back his smile after Mack was knocked out. Moreover, a resurfaced video of Mayweather’s reaction has taken over the internet with many fans also coming together and revisiting this infamous moment.

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Fans react as Floyd Mayweather responds to his bodyguard’s knockout loss in real-time

A user claimed that Mayweather’s face revealed that he lost money betting on his bodyguard.

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Another user wondered if Mack was fired after his performance.

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A user named Sam claimed that Mayweather must be thinking that this would never have happened to him.

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Moreover, a user wondered if ‘TBE’ would hire Kouzi now that he knocked out his bodyguard.

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Lastly, a user claimed that Mayweather was ‘ashamed’ of his bodyguard for his lackluster performance against a smaller fighter.

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As the news of Mack’s knockout spread and the resurfaced clip gained traction, fans couldn’t help but react to Mayweather’s smile. Some found it amusing and saw it as a lighthearted moment in the sport, while others wondered whether Mayweather should fire him. In the world of combat sports, unexpected outcomes and surprising moments are not uncommon. Mack’s knockout serves as a reminder that anything can happen inside the ring, regardless of the size or experience of the fighters involved.

What did you think about Mayweather’s reaction to his bodyguard being knocked out? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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