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The exhibition bout between Floyd Mayweather and Don Moore was one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. However, it has been revealed that the bout has been canceled due to the sudden demise of the president of the UAE.

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Mayweather was to fight Moore on the helipad of the luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai on Saturday, May 14. However, the president of UAE, his Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, passed away on May 13, at the age of 73.

Additionally, Global titans issued a statement assuring fans that the fight will be held at a later date.

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However, there has been no official confirmation on the date.

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Fans react to Floyd Mayweather-Don Moore cancellation

Many boxing fans shared their displeasure because of the cancellation of the bout.

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User @Samuel13775210 mentioned how he was looking forward to the bout. Moreover, he also hoped that the fight is rescheduled.

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Similarly, user @theyeo also mentioned that he was getting amped for the fight.

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However, user @WegotNext12 was sure that the fight will be done in a week. Moreover, he felt that the current cancellation was no big deal.

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Another fan @StanReading mentioned that Mayweather might be upset that he can’t distract from ‘Tank’ Gervonta Davis‘ fight.

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Similarly, user @GeezytheDj also felt that Mayweather will be forced to support Davis’ fight.

User @GOLDIEBOX93 was surprised to know that Mayweather was fighting again. Moreover, the user gave emphasis on the fact that Mayweather has not paid Logan Paul for their fight.

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The user Tweeted: Wtf Floyd was fighting didn’t know he was fighting again. Has he paid logan Paul what he owes him yet? What goes around and that!!!!!!”

However, user @someinserious hilariously mentioned that even though Mayweather is rich, he still wouldn’t get a payday.

What’s your reaction to the Floyd Mayweather-Don Moore exhibition featuring Anderson Silva being postponed? Let us know in the comments below.

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