‘I Think it’s Awful’ – Elvis Rodriguez on Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul Exhibition Bout

Published 01/15/2021, 10:00 AM EST

The Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul exhibition bout is inching closer with time. The duo will share the ring on February 20 for a 6-rounder. This bout has already gained vast attention from boxing experts and enthusiasts around the world.

Recently, a young Dominican Republic boxer, Elvis Rodriguez, was in an interview with Fight Hype. He shared his notions on the much-awaited exhibition bout and how it’ll impact the sport.

“Boxing’s a show, you know, it doesn’t know if it’s good or bad, for boxing it’s a show, it is what it is.”

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“I think it’s awful, but you know that’s just my opinion,” he said.

Rodriguez is a super lightweight fighter who holds a professional record of 10 wins and 0 losses. The southpaw lashed out at the Mayweather vs Paul exhibition bout, citing it as ‘awful’. Because he felt there are many more hardworking fighters who begin their journey from nowhere and make it to the top without getting such big money fights.

The 25-year-old referred to this fight as just a show for fans in the glossy world of social media, which does not contribute to any learning to the forthcoming generation of fighters.

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Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul to be the biggest exhibition boxing event?

Despite some criticisms, Mayweather vs Paul promises to be a colossal exhibition fight. Especially, ‘Money’ Mayweather stepping inside the ring after a 2-year hiatus, makes it even more exciting. This fight will be much-bigger than Mayweather’s last exhibition bout against Tenshin Nasukawa.

The American pair carries a captivating profile coupled with millions of fans, eager to watch this fight. Both the fighters are expected to earn handsome paychecks with this enthralling bout.

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This fight undeniably carries immense hype and fans wish to see a show that lives up to the hype.

Paul is young in the sport and is yet to grab his first career win, whereas Mayweather is a sheer veteran who’ll look forward to adding another ‘W’ to his resume even if it’s in an exhibition.

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA.

‘I Think it’s Awful’ – Elvis Rodriguez on Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul Exhibition Bout

Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul to be the biggest exhibition boxing event?

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