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WATCH: Floyd Mayweather Was So Good He Once Had Time to Mock Opponent’s Girlfriend Mid-Fight

Published 08/03/2022, 8:00 AM EDT

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Floyd Mayweather has been ruling the boxing world like no other boxer ever did. He has been in the sport for over 20 years, and his dominance still makes an impact in the sport. Mayweather has an unbeatable record, and he is known to defeat opponents without taking much damage. Take a look at a fight where he had the time to mock his opponent’s girlfriend between the fight. 

The video shows Mayweather fighting Andre Berto. The bout was billed as ‘High Stakes’, which took place on September 12, 2015. The sensational battle was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather is seen mocking Berto’s girlfriend as he pulls out his tongue to tease her. Berto’s girlfriend even gave ‘Money’ the finger as the pound-for-pound king taunted her. 

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Moreover, ‘Money’ has been piercing his way through boxing, defeating every opponent he faced inside the ring. He often entertains his fans by teasing his opponents or smiling between fights. Additionally, the champion boasts a perfect 50-0 record.

When Oscar De La Hoya praised Floyd Mayweather for everything that he stands for 

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‘Money’ has defeated some of the most formidable boxers of all time, and Oscar De La Hoya is one of them. The two champions squared off inside the ring on May 5, 2007. Both the fighters were in the prime of their careers and were regarded among the most decorated boxers of the time. Eventually, Mayweather outclassed De La Hoya and emerged as the winner. 

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Apparently, 15 years later, after De La Hoya fought Mayweather, the former mentioned in an interview, “He’s (Mayweather) a pioneer. If you think about it. Everything that he stands for, everything that he did. In the past, in the present, now, what he’s going to do in the future – it’s like he’s leading the way.”

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Golden Boy Promotions boss, Oscar De La Hoya, has a lot of respect for his former rival. He expressed his respect for Mayweather in a recent interview, and fans couldn’t agree more. Meanwhile, what do you think of Mayweather teasing his opponent’s girlfriend mid-fight? Share it in the comments below.   

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Shashank Wankhede

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.
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Ajinkya Aswale