Undefeated boxing king Floyd Mayweather needs no introduction to the world of boxing. Throughout his illustrious career from 1996 to 2017, he never lost a single fight. His last professional bout, at the age of 40, was against former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who he defeated to secure a perfect 50-0 record. That fight also earned him a hefty purse of $250 million.

After the McGregor fight, Mayweather decided to hang up his gloves and transition to exhibition boxing. The reason given was his advanced age. However, according to a UFC legend, the claim that age is the reason for this shift is just an excuse. The real reason, as exposed in his podcast, goes deeper.

UFC legend exposes Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather has once stepped into the limelight as he gears up for his next fight against John Gotti. With the bout on the horizon, UFC fighter-turned-analyst Chael Sonnen couldn’t resist questioning Mayweather’s decision to jump into the exhibition boxing scene. Sonnen claimed that Mayweather chose to pursue exhibition matches to protect his 50-0 legacy, stating “The beautiful part of being 50-0 is that every time you fight, that is at risk. To have a big fight, you have to have high stakes; there have to be things at risk. But Floyd found a way around that.”

Sonnen further explored Mayweather’s motivations, stating, “He (Mayweather) said, ‘No, I’m never risking that again. That is forever protected. I’m going to do something that looks like boxing.’ and he used world “exhibition,” which was an automatic red flag to me. He’s found somebody that’s willing to lose some money.”

As Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming fight approaches, he is turning his attention to another major exhibition boxing match of the year: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Mayweather has recently announced his intention to face Mike Tyson after the Jake Paul fight.

Is Floyd Mayweather willing to fight Mike Tyson?

In today’s world of exhibition boxing, matchups that once seemed impossible are now a reality. Fans are witnessing dream fights between legendary boxers from different eras and weight classes—something unheard of in the past. Imagine icons like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather, who dominated their respective primes, stepping back into the ring, even after retiring from professional boxing. Mayweather has been actively participating in exhibition bouts, while Tyson is set to make a surprising return against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul this November.

In a candid interview with Alex Montiel, Floyd Mayweather hinted at a potential fight with Mike Tyson while driving, keeping the door open for what could be an epic showdown. “Uh, I don’t. I don’t know what the future holds for Floyd Mayweather, but I truly believe we can do anything,” he said. Mayweather is currently riding high on a seven-fight exhibition winning streak, effortlessly showcasing his skills against a variety of opponents.

So, what do you think of Chael Sonnen’s remarks about Floyd Mayweather? Although Mayweather retired to maintain his perfect 50-0 record, his achievements in the ring remain unparalleled. Retiring nearly undefeated at 40 is a remarkable feat for any fighter. We’d love to hear your thoughts—share them below!