Asian mixed martial arts organization RIZIN Fighting Federation recently announced that the 45-year-old will take on Japanese MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in an exhibition boxing bout in September this year.
Although the fight has been announced, the number of rounds and rules are yet to be disclosed.
According to Sonnen, although these exhibition fights are termed boxing matches, they are more on the lines of pro wrestling.
The former UFC fighter praised Mayweather for having the talent to sell these bouts to combat sports fans and an MMA organization like RIZIN, and in turn make loads of money from them.
In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Sonnen said:
Watch the video below:
Floyd Mayweather inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame, claims he’s greatest of all time
Floyd Mayweather was recently inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and delivered an emotional speech at the ceremony.
The undefeated former boxer thanked his parents for his unprecedented success and also spoke about how “smart investments” helped him become a billionaire over the course of his legendary career.
Towards the conclusion of his speech, Floyd Mayweather also claimed that he’s the greatest boxer of all time.
‘Money’ said there’s never been anyone who has entered the squared circle in the past and present who is better than him and that there won’t be anyone in the future who could best his achievement either.
Catch Mayweather’s speech in the video below:
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