The stage is set for the crown prince of boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr, to prove that he belongs on the pedestal of exhibition boxing. And, is all set to add yet another sensational showdown to his illustrious record. The champ will make his UK debut with a fight against Geordie Shore star, Aaron Chalmers. Meanwhile, there have been doubts abound with regard to the fight taking place, and ‘TBE’ showing up for the same. Mayweather, on the other hand, took to social media to put these doubts to rest. And, in turn, also revealed his outfit for the fight.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. throws a left at Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The duo will face each other at the O2 Arena in London, on February 25, 2023. Talking about his expectations about the fight, Mayweather said, “I’ve got so much experience at highest level. I’ve fought at the best events. Experience plays a major part. I’ve seen everything but you can never overlook a guy or underestimate a guy. He believes in his skills and talent. My job is to entertain and do what I do.”
Floyd Mayweather’s shorts for his UK exhibition fight vs Aaron Chalmers tonight… pic.twitter.com/ApuGvSr2Db
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 25, 2023
Ahead of the fight, Mayweather took to social media to post a picture of his shorts for the fight. Notably, the champ will don a pair of black shorts. Moreover, the shorts will also have the British flag printed on them to mark his UK debut.
Mayweather had previously also caused a furor with his mob boss-esque entry for the presser.
What do fans think about Floyd Mayweather Jr’s shorts?
Fans were intrigued to see the picture of Mayweather’s shorts. But at the same time were also not too interested in the matchup. In fact, a lot of them took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Don’t care we watching REAL boxing on showtime
— ꪖxel🇲🇽 #ʟɪsᴛᴏᴘᴀʟᴏsᴄʜɪɴɢᴀsᴏs (@Axeltrt_) February 25, 2023
Literally no one cares about this fight
— The Tricky Reds 🇶🇦 (@TheRedArmy69) February 25, 2023
A lot of fans were quick to mention that they were not looking forward to the match.
We don’t care, we’re watching real pro boxing in Saudi tomorrow 🥱
— 2023 Problem SZN 🛥 (Parody/Fan) (@Conor_SZN) February 25, 2023
No one cares lil bro Jake Paul is fighting later
— LukaLEGEND (@goat_pierce) February 25, 2023
Meanwhile, many fans expressed interest in the upcoming Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight.
You know back when he started doing these it was fun, but Floyd really overkilled these exhibitions to the point in which a Mayweather fight night has little to no interest.
— Wilder FTW (@LNReacts) February 25, 2023
However, a fan blamed Mayweather for the waning interest. And also mentioned that he overkilled it with exhibition boxing.
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