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No one can have an exhibition bout like the right reverend high priest of boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. The champ recently shared his thought on another exhibition bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer, Logan Paul.

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While Floyd Mayweather was talking to FightHype, he said, “Logan Paul is the same guy that said he didn’t get paid.”

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Surprisingly, he also added that people from Paul’s team had reached out to him for another exhibition bout. Mayweather said, “Someone from his team, a few guys, the guy who actually put the exhibition on… said, ‘Logan Paul wanted to do another exhibition.’ Now, this is the same guy that said he didn’t get paid.”

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Additionally, he also mentioned that individuals like Paul are tarnishing his name for clout. He added, “You know you see these guys constantly bringing a Floyd Mayweather or you know on the internet just trying to, you know get clout.”

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However, he added that he is unsure as to who reached out to The Money Team manager, James McNair. Mayweather also mentioned that with the false accusations Paul brought up, he will not be entertaining the ‘bulls**t’.

The History between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul

Floyd Mayweather faced Logan Paul for an exhibition bout at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The showdown between the former champion and the YouTuber turned boxer was billed as ‘Bragging Rights’ and was initially scheduled to take place on February 20. However, it was postponed until June 6, 2021.

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It was also reported that the fight raked in over a million pay-per-view buys. The bout even had several controversies surrounding it, including a brawl at the press conference, involving Paul’s younger brother Jake Paul and Mayweather.

Mayweather showcased his spectacular skills by outboxing ‘The Maverick’. However, he failed to knock out the YouTuber.

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What do you think of Mayweather’s statement regarding a rematch possibility? Let us know in the comments below.

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