Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants to hold exhibition fight in India in 2024

Floyd Mayweather Jr. visited the country for the first time and visited popular tourist spots such as Siddhivinayak Temple and India Gate.

New Delhi: Professional boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Monday that he is keen to take part in an exhibition fight in India this year and cannot rule out the possibility that the host country could be his opponent. The 47-year-old former boxing champion boasts a perfect record of 50-0 on the pro circuit, including 27 knockouts.

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“It is possible. We are looking forward to holding an exhibition here in 2024. We are looking for solid names as solid opponents,” Mayweather told PTI over phone from Mumbai. “I'm confident we'll find the right opponent. It's all about taking things to the next level. We have great talent here so anything is possible,” he added.

Asked if he would be open to fighting a challenger from India, Mayweather answered in the affirmative. “I have a team and they take their time and do their homework and choose the best opponent. You never know who your opponent is going to be. Maybe he's Indian, American, British or Japanese. It could be people. That’s all we are.’ We want to put on a show for people.” ”

The American fighter, who has 15 major world championship titles, retired in 2017 but has competed in several exhibition matches since then. Before ruling the professional circuit, Mayweather enjoyed success in amateur boxing, winning a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 Olympics and winning the U.S. Golden Gloves Championship three times.

He advocated for the return of headgear in men's amateur boxing, which was abolished by the amateur boxing governing body in 2019, saying, “I would like to see athletes wearing headgear in amateur boxing.We need to protect these athletes.'' “There is,” he said.

“Without headgear, you get a lot of cuts in your eyes, a lot of tissue scarring, and by the time these young fighters turn pro, they're already covered in scars,” he said. Mayweather said young boxers who are bruised and bruised due to lack of headgear need to be protected.

“Myself and the boxing world really feel that we need to stand up for what's right and protect our young fighters. When they turn professional, a lot of times without headgear they're at a loss. “I had such a great career.'' “I wore headgear. Headgear protects the fighter,'' he said.

He was on his first trip to the country and visited popular tourist spots like Siddhivinayak Temple and India Gate. Mayweather is partnered with Limitless X's Jas Mercer. The trip marks the expansion of the Limitless

“I preach this all the time. Health is your real world. I've talked about this many times. I make sure people around the world are working out.” We want people to get what they need. Sometimes you don't get all the nutrients, but the time is right.'We step up and get people what they need,'' he said.