FLOYD MAYWEATHER fought for the primary time on British soil - even when no person noticed it.
The ring icon, 46, had by no means boxed within the UK earlier than Saturday evening's bout.
FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION ON JAKE PAUL VS TOMMY FURY
He took on former actuality TV star Aaron Chalmers, 35, in an exhibition bout at London's O2 Enviornment.
Ring veteran Mayweather appeared far too sturdy for a person in simply his second ever boxing battle.
However the O2 Enviornment was sparsely attended... at finest and it wasn't instantly clear if there was even a winner.
All the high tier of the 20,000-seat enviornment was shut off.
And there have been big swathes of empty seats within the decrease tier, as punters stayed away from a bout in opposition to former Geordie Shore star Chalmers, dubbed a "sham" by battle followers.
Mayweather did his finest to attraction to his UK followers who may keep in mind the PPV days and Ricky Hatton showdown.
He even wore the Union Jack on his shorts and had blue gloves with pink trim to match.
Floyd spent the big a part of the opening rounds grinning at his opponent slightly than boxing.
He picked his pictures fastidiously and methodically, even when a bit of too tentative for the group's liking.
BETTING SPECIAL - JAKE PAUL vs TOMMY FURY ODDS, BETTING OFFERS AND FREE BETS
The 46-year-old ultimately relaxed into his groove and even loved a dance with a hoop lady between rounds.
The top results of a large factors win for Mayweather by no means appeared unsure.
However the referee raised each fighters' arms on the finish to sign a draw.
Mayweather has gotten used to travelling the world for exhibition fights since his legendary boxing profession ended.
He possible is not achieved within the ring and will tackle Irish MMA famous person Conor McGregor once more.
However London won't be on the playing cards anytime quickly given the followers' no present.
Talking in his post-fight press convention, Mayweather mentioned: "We did this in a single month - not even 4 weeks.
"I feel the tickets ought to've went on sale loads quicker.
"My new workforce remains to be studying. I've bought to take my hat off to them, it isn't their fault.
"It is simply after we battle within the US, as quickly as we announce the battle, tickets are on sale.
"Right here, we introduced the battle and the tickets did not go on sale till per week or two weeks later."
Mayweather added: "I wish to thank all of the followers within the UK. The UK is unbelievable - the UK is changing into the Mecca of boxing.
"Me and Aaron Chalmers had an opportunity to come back collectively and we had enjoyable for eight rounds.
"If the UK followers need me to come back again, I am coming again."
Post a Comment