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Aljamain Sterling Accusing Floyd Mayweather of Trying to Steal His Girlfriend in Past Interview Makes Rounds on the Internet Hours Before Henry Cejudo Title Defense at UFC 288

Published 05/06/2023, 9:26 PM EDT

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. dominated the sport of boxing during his professional career and has an impeccable undefeated record of 50 wins. Amongst all the glory, Mayweather Jr. always enjoys a flashy lifestyle and immense luxury. Mayweather has had his name echoed by multiple women. And, his fame only fueled his appeal. Mayweather once revealed why he never got married.

UFC champion Aljamain Sterling‘s old clip of accusing Mayweather Jr. has resurfaced on the internet ahead of his title defense fight against Henry Cejudoat UFC 288. This recollection might come as a shock to the fans.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. tried stealing Sterling’s girlfriend

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In a podcast with Barstool Sports, the reining Bantamweight champion accused the former five-division world champion of trying to steal his girlfriend by sending members from his team “to pick her up”. The clip is more than a year old when Sterling was a guest on the podcast.

Sterling recalled the story, “He sent over his minions to try to pick her up.” The 33-year-old clarified that the story was from 2016. He stated, “I think he sent over a guy first. And told us we can both come down. Man, I ain’t stupid like that. When we come over there, you guys gonna try to take her and push me back.”

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Sterling was not willing to accept these shenanigans from Mayweather Jr. and did not hesitate to give an open challenge to him. The ‘Funk Master’ reportedly told one member of the team Mayweather had allegedly sent that he was willing to fight. He said, “Then he brought a girl with him. I said I know how the scene is. Floyd is undefeated in boxing; I am undefeated in MMA. If you want to figure out what’s the better sport, you could find out today.”

Who is Floyd Mayweather Jr. currently dating?

Mayweather Jr.’s personal life has not been a part of the public spotlight. The former five-division world champion has had many girlfriends over time. And the most recent news of his girlfriend comes from 2021. Floyd Mayweather is reported to be dating Lisa Hernandez.

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The two have made numerous public appearances together. And the two sparked dating rumors after the champ’s split from TikTok sensation Gallienne Nabila. It is uncertain whether he is still in a relationship with Hernandez or not. As there have been no updates regarding his personal life.

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boxing is Agrim's first love, and he has been enamored with the sport since witnessing the sheer courage and tenacity of 'Iron' Mike in his fight against Peter McNeeley. Agrim's recent coverage of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight was widely appreciated by readers.
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