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Dana White Exposes Recent Jake Paul Ambush With Floyd Mayweather’s “Thug” Past: “When Is the Last Time You Saw Floyd Mayweather Act…”

Published 03/12/2023, 5:20 AM EDT

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Floyd Mayweather is one of the greatest boxers of all time, and his unbeaten record speaks volumes about his talent and dedication to the sport. However, his attitude and personality have always been a topic of discussion among fans and critics alike. Fans know Mayweather for his flamboyant lifestyle, including his love for luxury cars, private jets, and expensive jewelry.

He also has a reputation for being arrogant and self-centered, often flaunting his wealth and accomplishments. Recently, Mayweather was involved in an altercation with Jake Paul, a popular YouTuber and amateur boxer. According to a recent video, Floyd Mayweather tried to attack Paul with his men, but Paul ran away.

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Dana White, the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), commented on the incident and expressed his doubts about its authenticity. He suggested that the whole thing was staged, as he couldn’t see Mayweather behaving in such a manner. He also talked about the possibility of all this being a build-up for a fight between Mayweather and Paul.

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“I just can’t see Floyd doing that. I think Floyd rolling up on somebody and doing that, that’s just it’s not Floyd’s style. It’s not really his personality right. I thought it was skit.”

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White‘s comments echoed the sentiments of many fans and observers who found the altercation to be staged or fake. Some speculated that Mayweather and Jake Paul might be trying to drum up interest in a potential fight between them, which would undoubtedly generate massive pay-per-view revenue. The pair of boxers share a history with their interactions in the past.

Floyd Mayweather & Jake Paul’s History

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This is not the first time Floyd Mayweather has had a public dispute with Jake Paul. Mayweather was attending a press conference for his upcoming exhibition fight against Logan Paul a few years ago.

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In the video footage that went viral, Jake Paul approached Mayweather and tried to provoke him. He also snatched away the legendary boxer’s cap. Mayweather accompanied by his security team, then chased after Jake Paul and his entourage, causing chaos and confusion in the stadium.

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Nevertheless, the incident between Mayweather and Jake Paul has generated a lot of buzz and speculation, with many questioning its authenticity and motives. While some believe that it was staged or fake, others think that it was a genuine altercation that reflects the deep-seated animosity between the two fighters. What do you make of Dana White’s comments? Do you agree with it? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He has been actively contributing to the field of writing for over 2 years. He is a huge UFC fan and has been following it since 2016.
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Amal Joyce