Boxing Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather has established a reputation for himself as the most lucrative boxer in the sport thanks to his phenomenally popular pay-per-view fights. He is an excellent fighter as well as a marketing genius who is adept at selling his fights. In 2007, during the press conference for his fight with Ricky Hatton, he was in the midst of a jeering crowd. But he was fully aware of how to distinguish himself in the rival zone.
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The Ricky Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather press conference took place in Hatton’s native United Kingdom. Thousands of people turned out to show their support for Hatton. Mayweather was constantly heckled by the crowd. The ‘Pretty Boy’ of boxing, however, had his own overarching storyline.
Furthermore, Mayweather was aware of Hatton’s ardent love for the Manchester United football club. He initially showed up wearing a black t-shirt and jacket, but later he was spotted donning a Manchester United jersey. He was standing tall in hostile territory and uttered these words in utter fury: “I am the lion, I’m the king of the jungle, this is called Manchester Mayweather.”
Fans react to Floyd Mayweather’s savage stunt during the 2007 press conference
Mayweather’s illustrious boxing career and popularity have made him a global icon and a boxing legend. However, he has also earned some detractors in the process. See what fans had to say about Mayweather’s press conference stunt.
There will never I repeat EVER! Be another Mayweather 🐐🐐
When Floyd Mayweather turned up to his press conference with Ricky Hatton in a Manchester United shirt! 🎣
Yo I miss this Floyd 😂 this mf would talk shit and back it up 💯 pure entertainment
When Floyd Mayweather turned up to his press conference with Ricky Hatton in a Manchester United shirt! 🎣
Manchester Mayweather ❤️😂
When Floyd Mayweather turned up to his press conference with Ricky Hatton in a Manchester United shirt! 🎣
This was like 2007, but Floyd's dressed like it's 1998 😂
When Floyd Mayweather turned up to his press conference with Ricky Hatton in a Manchester United shirt! 🎣
Boxing needs another fighter with showmanship and a character like Floyd and it’s not getting one anytime soon.
When Floyd Mayweather turned up to his press conference with Ricky Hatton in a Manchester United shirt! 🎣
This man was born for this sport ... in and out the ring, class villaine act! Many turned up to see him get beat
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Man like Mayweather u na. Original Bad Bwoi. TMT
Ricky Hatton releases a barrage of sarcastic words at Floyd Mayweather
Even Hatton had some critical analysis for ‘Money’ in mind. He included a lot of snarky comments in his script to mock Mayweather. The American counterpart had been talking about his as*, according to ‘The Hitman’. “There’s something wrong with him”, he said, drawing chuckles from the audience.
Moreover, Hatton added, “Floyd’s gonna run away all night, he says he isn’t, but he is. He’s gonna run away all night and I know I’m gonna have to be fast on my feet to catch him. So I’ve got two wonderful sparring partners coming in – Forrest Gump and Carl Lewis.”
Meanwhile, what do you have to say about this dramatic and entertaining press conference? Let us know in the comments below.