For Floyd Mayweather Jr., it’s always the best that ‘The Money’ can buy. From prime properties to multi-million-dollar jets and whatnot, the world’s richest boxer is known for his king-size lifestyle. So it’s understandable that for a high-flying celebrity like him, personal safety for himself and family members becomes non-negotiable. To ensure this, he has hired some of the best personnel available, who are all employed as part of his “The Money Team (TMT)”. Surrounded by big, heavy-set men, Mayweather Jr. is renowned for marking an enigmatic entry. However, it appears that affluent living often comes at a price.

Mayweather Jr. and his family often find themselves under the public gaze. Sometimes it leads to awkward situations, even when the former world champion would like to have some uninterrupted personal time. In the latest, a delicate situation unfolded when some passersby tried to record Mayweather Jr. as he strolled down a pavement in South Beach, Florida. However, to their utter surprise, the former champion’s security detail immediately intervened, insisting on stopping the filming.

Cease what you’re doing!

Online entertainment channel ‘The Bread Batch’ shared the video some time ago. It featured some passengers in a vehicle who caught sight of the unbeaten former champion. “For really…that Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather…” they conversed among themselves. However, one of the ‘TMT’ bodyguards immediately noticed. “You’re about to crash,” he said.

“What?” slowing down the vehicle, the occupants asked as they tried to gauge what he meant. The security guard was now walking towards them. As it increasingly became clear that he had been objecting to their recording, they retorted, “It doesn’t matter; we got the money; we’re outside; we can film; we got money.” You tryin to get froggy fam? We got you tryin to get froggy fam. What? I’m recording, bro.” Mayweather Jr.’s bodyguard asked, “Why you recording?”

Finally, stopping, one of the car occupants further insisted, “I can record anytime I want to, bro.” The situation became a bit confusing thereafter. It appears one of the passengers got out to speak with the Mayweather bodyguard. The camera angle wasn’t steady as the footage ended.

Though not sure whether he was one of the vehicle occupants, in the second sequence of the video, a person called out Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the clampdown attempt. “Floyd, think you running this sh*t; think you above the law. Even the policeman can’t even stop us from recording. That’s our right to record anything in public,” they said.

Given the fact that the matter encroaches upon the issues related to consent, followers seem to be divided along these lines.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his modern-day Pretorian Guards

Die-hard fans may not have forgotten the ‘Form Voltron’ that Floyd Mayweather Jr. yelled during the press conference of the Conor McGregor fight in 2017. Over the years, especially following his retirement, Floyd Mayweather’s arrivals under close protection seem to have gained a distinct following.

Given the fact that he is often found traveling with big loads of hard cash, a cover by a well-trained detail of guards becomes all the more significant. Though unconfirmed, there are reports that suggest the presence of requirements that are needed for a professional guard to join ‘The Money Team’. It seems once in the team they earn six-figure salaries for their services.

Who would you want Mayweather Jr. to face in his next exhibition?