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With fresh revelations emerging, the Gervonta Davis–Lamont Roach Jr. fight seems to be unraveling like Pandora’s box.

Fans have already had plenty to digest. Tank’s controversial ninth-round knee, his bizarre explanation, referee Steve Willis’ questionable conduct, and the highly disputed match decision. As if that wasn’t enough, yet another controversy seems to have surfaced.

On March 1, Davis and Roach Jr. faced off at the Barclays Center. Looking back, this isn’t a fight Davis will take much pride in. With the New York State Athletic Commission backing the majority draw decision, the unresolved matter appears to be leading toward a rematch, tentatively set for June. But the drama is far from over. There’s a chance the latest issue may take fans back to the infamous ‘Bite Fight’ from ’97 when Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield fought a rematch.

Gervonta Davis Lamont Roach Jr

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Intrigue deepened when Lamont Roach Jr., while reviewing the fight, made a startling observation. In the particular footage, the two fighters are seen locked in a clinch. With his back against the ropes, Davis grabs Roach Jr.’s neck with his left hand. However, due to the way his glove was positioned, it’s difficult to tell what Davis is doing at that exact moment.

Roach Jr. remarked, “That’s when he tried to bite me.” He added further, “I ain’t even notice that until somebody said something.” To set the record straight, in the footage, Davis’ head movement does suggest a possible biting motion toward Roach Jr.’s ear. However, without clear evidence, it remains a claim from Roach rather than a certainty.

Perhaps it’s merely speculation Roach Jr. stumbled upon. The fight has already stirred enough controversy, and adding more fuel to the fire may not be necessary. Already there’s a buzz going around, whether Davis, as a superstar, received preferential treatment in the bout.

One of the biggest talking points remains the moment Davis took a voluntary knee in the ninth round. It was an unusual and shocking move. Then, instead of issuing the standard knockdown count, referee Steve Willis allowed him to recover unpunished. Post-fight, ‘Tank’ explained his actions, claiming that a hair product had dripped into his eyes, forcing him to seek quick assistance from his corner.

Even if true, such a situation should have warranted disciplinary action. Especially considering that at that moment, Roach Jr. appeared to be gaining the upper hand. Many believe that had the knockdown been officially recorded, Roach Jr. would have won the fight. Instead, the majority draw saved Davis from the embarrassment of a loss, and he retained his belts in the process.

Perhaps it’s time to put the controversies aside and let the rematch settle everything. Can Tank, often accused of avoiding top-tier opponents, prove himself against a formidable Lamont Roach Jr.? On the other hand, a victory for Roach Jr. wouldn’t just be a statement. It would fulfill his dream of becoming a two-division world champion.

Gervonta Davis made his intentions perfectly clear following his fight with Lamont Roach.

The two men met earlier this month at the Barclays Center in New York, with ‘Tank’ defending his WBA lightweight title in the contest against Roach who was stepping up from super-featherweight.

Many fans felt that Davis would win the fight comfortably, but Roach had other ideas, as he performed extremely well throughout the bout, leading to a controversial moment in the ninth round.

Gervonta Davis Has Now Changed His Mind On Lamont Roach Jr Rematch

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‘Tank’ voluntarily took a knee and retreated to his corner, and despite the referee initially beginning to count, he chose to stop and didn’t rule it as a knockdown.

The fight went the distance and ended in a majority decision draw after scorecards of 115-113 Davis and 114-114 twice, meaning a 10-8 round for Roach in the ninth would have been enough to see him win and become the new WBA lightweight champion.

In the immediate aftermath, Davis was asked in his post-fight press conference said a rematch against Roach would not be next.

“I’m not sure. I’m definitely not sure. It probably won’t be this year. It’s definitely the one I want next but it’s not going to be next.”

Davis has now seemingly changed his mind, posting on social media that he wants the second meeting with Roach immediately, possibly as early as May.

“And say no more. I’m pushing for the rematch

The rematch can be soon too…..like [the] end of May.”

It looks like ‘Tank’ is going to get his wish, after it was revealed that the rematch between the two fighters is reportedly a ‘done deal.’

British boxing legend Ricky Hatton believes he knows what it will take for Tyson Fury to leave retirement and get in the ring with Anthony Joshua.

The much-anticipated British heavyweight showdown was being discussed until Fury announced his retirement from the sport in January following consecutive defeats to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Since then, the Gypsy King has given no indication that he plans to reverse his decision, but fellow Mancunian Hatton, a close friend of Fury’s, has shared his thoughts on the situation.

The former light welterweight world champion believes that for the “right money”, Tyson would “jump” at the chance to share the ring with his fellow countryman.

 

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He told Sky Sports: “Tyson’s retired before. It just so happens they were trying to make the Joshua fight. They were trying to make it for 10 years, and it looks like they’re still not going to make it now Tyson’s retired.

“But I would take that retirement with a pinch of salt, knowing Tyson. If he gets offered the right money, the right purse for the AJ fight, knowing Tyson as I do, I think he’d jump at it.”

Hatton recommended that Fury take the Joshua fight, asserting that missing the opportunity could lead to the 36-year-old having regrets down the line.

“I think Tyson will kick himself if he’s sat on his sofa 10 years down the line and thinks to himself: ‘I wonder what would have happened if I’d have fought AJ?’ He’s in a position to do something about it now rather than be cursing himself for the rest of his life.”

Fury’s decision to retire left boxing fans around the world disappointed as the former world heavyweight champion announced his decision on social media.

Hatton, who was in Fury’s corner for his 2018 fight against Deontay Wilder, acknowledged that while Joshua might tempt Fury out of retirement, he believes the Gypsy King has accomplished enough and would like to see him hang up his gloves for good.

“If he does, that’s the last one I’d like him to have. Because you don’t like to see your mates get hurt.”

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s professional boxing records (as of 16/03/25)
Tyson Fury Anthony Joshua
Fights 37 32
Wins 34 28
Losses 2 4
Draws 1 0

He continued: “I’d like to see him retire. I think he’s done enough. I would like to see the AJ fight, but I think he’s done enough. Let’s have it right, a few years ago, when he was 26st, we never thought he’d fight again. He nearly wasn’t here for all the problems that he had. So for him to do what he’s done, he’s done us all proud, and I’d like to see him retire now.”

Hatton also reflected: “His fights against Usyk were, I think, a lot closer than AJ’s fights with Usyk. Daniel Dubois obviously got beat by Usyk and there was a bit of controversy in that one. I think Usyk won both the fights against Tyson, but I can see why other people thought Tyson might have won them. Because they were that close. Tyson, he’s still got plenty in the tank as far as I’m concerned. He’s pushed Usyk furthest out of anyone else.Tyson Fury after losing

“Look what he’s done and what he’s achieved. He’s had that trilogy with Deontay Wilder, which was an absolutely sensational three-fight battle. He’s come back when no one thought he could and became heavyweight champion of the world. He’s got nothing left to prove.”

Fury is no stranger to retirement U-turns (this marks the fifth time he has announced his departure from the ring), so Hatton’s optimism about a showdown with Joshua may keep fans’ hopes alive for a while longer.

“If he fights my sneaker, it’s going to generate a million pay-per-views.” This is how former professional boxer and ProBox TV analyst Paulie Malignaggi views the unified super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez‘s influence.

With that level of drawing power, ‘Magic Man’ Malignaggi expects the highly anticipated Terence Crawford vs. Canelo clash in September to be a massive event.

However, one thing he is not sure about is Canelo’s win against ‘Bud’ Crawford, a former two-division undisputed champion. Canelo vs. Crawford has been long in the making. It was thanks to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh that ‘Cinnamon’ finally agreed to share the ring with the Nebraskan. Earlier this year, the super middleweight king signed a four-fight deal with the Saudis, thus setting the stage for the massive clash.

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This agreement will see Canelo tackle IBF super middleweight champion William Scullin May for all four belts en route to the massive pay-per-view bonanza against Crawford. But the thing is, a substantial amount of people believe that despite Crawford’s unmatched skills, he would become just another green notch in Canelo’s resume.

This is largely because the 37-year-old Crawford is jumping two weight classes for the fight without a rehydration clause in place—a move that has historically proven difficult for smaller fighters facing naturally bigger opponents. Despite this, Malignaggi believes Crawford holds a clear advantage in one key area. While speaking to Fight Hype recently, ‘Magic Man’ explained his point of view.

“I was originally thinking Crawford might be too small,” Malignaggi said. “I think Crawford is a way more complete fighter than Canelo ever was. The only risk here is Crawford’s small. You think about it though, [Roberto] Duran, was a former lightweight and he was able to beat Iran Barkley eventually.” It’s worth noting that Duran and Barkley fought in 1989, and the fight came to a split decision win for Duran, despite Barkley having defeated Tommy Hearns before that.

Regardless, Malignaggi explained, “This Canelo is not the prime Canelo. This Canelo is also a Canelo who’s trying to steal bags while half-a**ing it. When Canelo has been put in tough situations, in the moments where he’s had to really dig down, what has he done? He hasn’t really dug down and gone for broke. In fights where he’s been losing, he just kind of accepted the loss.”

Malignaggi tried to justify his point by highlighting Canelo’s fight against Floyd Mayweather, noting, “Early on with Floyd too. People will say that he was young, but he never really took a risk in the Floyd fight once he was outclassed. He just accepted like, ‘All right, this guy’s outclassing me.’” He even roped in Canelo’s loss to Dmitry Bivol, suggesting Canelo was in his prime for this fight and couldn’t make that excuse.

It’s worth noting that Terence Crawford struggled to find his rhythm against Israil Madrimov last year due to Madrimov’s unorthodox boxing style. So, what suggests Crawford will be able to handle Canelo, especially at a much heavier weight class where the Mexican star has dominated for years? Crawford relies on agility and his skills, something that may prove daunting in the later rounds when the fighters are fatigued.

Still, Crawford seems to have convinced many that an upset is in the making.

Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman has weighed in on a potential showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Rahman believes Crawford has the skill advantage and will outbox Canelo if they meet in the ring. “In the [Jermell] Charlo fight, I wasn’t really impressed with Canelo,” Rahman told FightHype. “Even though he won it, I really didn’t think he did what I thought he was capable of doing. I feel like that gave Terence a blueprint in how to fight him.”

Rahman also claimed Canelo has received favorable decisions in the past. “I’ve seen Canelo lose fights. They just didn’t take it from him, but I feel that Terence will outbox him.” He further argued that Canelo has become “a little spoiled” by recent opposition, adding, “I think that’s going to be to his disservice in this fight. I think Terence is going to win.”

Having said that, it appears as the days pass, more and more people are starting to believe Terence Crawford can beat Canelo Alvarez. However, such statements about Canelo’s opponents aren’t anything new, it’s just that Crawford is on a completely different level.

Turki Alalshikh teased a major announcement on Friday regarding the highly anticipated boxing fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, labeled “one of the biggest” in history by the Mexican champion.

The member of the Saudi Royal Court and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority stated that the details about the promoter and platform will be revealed after May 3.

“After the third of May, we will announce the details about the Canelo and Crawford fight, the big fight in the history of boxing,” Alalshikh said on X Spaces. “We will not announce it until the 3rd [before Canelo’s fight against IBF super middleweight champion William Scull], all the details.

Turki Alalshikh Reveals Why Canelo-Crawford Collapsed: "He's Afraid And  Only Wants Easy Fights" - Seconds Out

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“There will be a surprise about who the promoter will be for this big fight, and the platform you will see the big fight.”

Dana White to promote Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford?

Turki Alalshikh: “There’s a surprise about who will be the promoter of this big fight and the platform you will see it on.” pic.twitter.com/uiHGwfAfLH

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) March 14, 2025

While Alalshikh has hyped the event as the biggest fight in boxing history, it’s fair to question Crawford’s presence in the matchup, considering the former undisputed welterweight champion has never competed at 168 pounds.

It has already been reported that Alalshikh’s TKO Boxing could promote the event and that Netflix could carry the broadcast.

“Canelo will want to focus on his dangerous fight (against William Scull) on the third of May, and after that, we will talk about the future,” Alalshikh said.

Despite skepticism from some boxing fans, the Sept. 13 bout between Alvarez and Crawford in Las Vegas is expected to be a major event.

In Alvarez’s eyes, there is a chance this fight surpasses the 2.2 million PPV buys generated by the clash between him and Floyd Mayweather held on Sept. 2013.

“I think it’s going to be bigger, even than the Mayweather fight [against myself],” Canelo said about the fight. “It’s going to be bigger than that.

“Yes, I think so (it will sell more PPVs). Just look how much he’s accomplished and how much I accomplished. So imagine two fighters with those accomplishments. It’s huge. Huge.”

Glamorous speed-skating sensation Jutta Leerdam and her Dutch teammates won gold in the women’s team sprint at the 2025 World Championships in Hamar, Norway on Friday, but only after a viral moment with boyfriend Jake Paul.

The former YouTuber-turned-boxer and promoter traveled all the way north to the 60th parallel for the event, where he was seen cheering on his long-time girlfriend after a quick pre-race cuddle session.

‘Oh thank you,’ the 26-year-old Leerdam can be heard telling Paul as she waits for her heat.

Paul's relationship with the speed-skating star first became public knowledge in March 2023

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Olympia-Queen Jutta Leerdam | Heute.at

Standing 5-foot-11, the statuesque blonde is more or less eye to eye with Paul, who gave her a quick shoulder rub before she finished second in the 500-meters to Netherlands teammate Femke Kok.

Paul and Leerdam’s relationship first became public knowledge in March 2023, when the smitten pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other during a romantic date night in Miami, Florida.

Soon after, the speed-skating sensation confirmed they were a couple after sharing a number of loved-up photos of them together on Instagram.

The Problem Child also posted a picture of himself in a private jet en route to Norway, writing ‘coming babes’ before their meeting.

Paul has even hinted at getting married and starting a family in the future.

He was previously been engaged to social media stars Tana Mongeau and Julia Rose. However, his ‘marriage’ to Mongeau was not legally binding and he called it quits with Rose before they had the chance to walk down the aisle.

Paul is now awaiting the release of his reality show with brother Logan.

In November, Paul starred in Netflix’s first-ever boxing event when he faced legend Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout and secured a unanimous decision victory.

The fight at AT&T followed consecutive wins over Nate Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Bourland, and Mike Perry. He holds an 11-1 record with seven knockouts and his only loss against Tommy Fury.

Paul recently released new training footage and revealed he will be fighting on Netflix again. Although his opponent is yet to be named, he was previously linked to former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor.

ANTHONY Joshua’s illustrious career is winding to a close and with that, the aftereffects from his damaging fifth-round stoppage defeat by Daniel Dubois last September continue.

Dubois, eight years his junior, produced a career-best display as a record 96,000 sell-out crowd watched him headline the Riyadh Season: Wembley Edition card and flourish in the underdog role with aplomb.

 

Having won the interim title with an eighth-round stoppage win over then-unbeaten 17-0 Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic three months prior, two-division undisputed titlist Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) relinquished the IBF strap later that month as a “present” so Joshua-Dubois was for the full version.
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Dubois was upgraded, their all-British showdown set and the younger man made that first world title defence one he’ll never forget, scoring four knockdowns in five rounds to prompt another inquest into a baffling Joshua performance given his steady rebuild in the 18 months leading up to that night.

 

An immediate rematch with revised contractual terms was welcomed by Dubois and his promoter, Queensberry chief Frank Warren. Hearn and team Joshua walked back their eagerness to settle the score as time wore on, aware their two-time unified champion would’ve needed to recuperate fully while Dubois wanted to stay active.

 

Six months on, the update is an uncomfortable one.

 

Talking to BoxingScene on the eve of their latest show, headlined by Ammo Williams vs. Patrice Volny, Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn shared an unexpected injury update when assessing the 35-year-old’s next fight options.

 

“He’s pretty relaxed, but I’ll be honest, I think the only fights that really get his juices flowing are Dubois and Tyson Fury. Doesn’t mean he won’t fight someone else, but he’s beaten Joseph Parker already, Agit Kabayel’s on a great run but if you’re AJ, can you get yourself up for that? I don’t know.”

 

Usyk has this week been ordered to make a mandatory defence against interim champion Parker, who scored a second-round stoppage win over late-replacement Martin Bakole after Dubois’ fight week virus forced him to withdraw 48 hours before their proposed IBF world title clash in Riyadh last month.

 

Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) won the WBC interim title earlier that night, climbing off the canvas to stop Zhilei Zhang with a sixth-round body shot knockout.

 

Hearn said Joshua “won’t be able to punch again or train properly for eight-to-ten weeks” after sustaining an unspecified injury, before insisting a long-awaited clash against Tyson Fury was the most likely scenario while naming him and Dubois as the two “that light the fire” within his fighter to resurface again.

 

If the 2012 Olympic champion is unable to punch or train properly as a result of said injury, he’ll subsequently need a longer training camp on his return, meaning any mooted comeback is unlikely until August or later.

 

Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) again announced his retirement from the sport after a second decision defeat by Usyk during their Riyadh rematch on December 22, though many believe it’s inevitable the Morecambe man will return once more.

Oleksandr Usyk is better placed than anyone to judge the skills of both Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.

The Ukrainian has beaten every man he has faced in the professional ring. A former undisputed cruiserweight turned undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk beat Joshua in back to back fights in 2021 and 2022.

He then beat Dubois via KO in August of 2023, his first title defence in the division, after being down for several minutes from a shot that was ruled to be low.

The Ukrainian has beaten every man he has faced in the professional ring. A former undisputed cruiserweight turned undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk beat Joshua in back to back fights in 2021 and 2022.

The Ukrainian has beaten every man he has faced in the professional ring. A former undisputed cruiserweight turned undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk beat Joshua in back to back fights in 2021 and 2022.

Oleksandr Usyk Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Daniel Dubois Is Better Than Anthony Joshua

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Joshua has since fought Dubois for the IBF title and ended up coming unstuck and knocked out inside five rounds after putting in what many thought was a below par performance.

Speaking to TNT Sports before he faced Dubois, Usyk was asked outright who is the better boxer of the two Brits.

“Anthony Joshua is Olympic champion, two-time world champion. Daniel is a young boy, yeah? But Anthony is the best boxer.”

He elaborated on his point in a seperate interview.

“You cannot compare the two guys. These are completely different types of athletes. The only thing that is in common is that they both are boxers.”

Neither Joshua nor Dubois has fought since their clash. A rematch was on the cards but fell by the way side due to ‘niggling injuries on ‘AJ’s part. Dubois was instead scheduled to take on Joseph Parker in February but fell ill so withdrew.

Dubois has since been targeting an undisputed rematch with Usykbut the Ukrainian has now been ordered to fight WBO mandatory Parker instead.

In the world of boxing, there are only two guaranteed paths to early fame—either you’re a skilled fighter with a solid amateur prodigy, or you come from a lineage of champions.

Yet, Jake Paul managed to carve out a third route. Fame? Undeniable. Respect as a boxer? That’s still debatable. It’s only been five years since he turned professional, yet he already has elite boxers talking about him. Last year, he shocked the world by defeating Mike Tyson in a highly controversial fight, and recently, he was close to securing a fight with Canelo Alvarez, too.

But one fight has been in discussion since early in his career. Back in 2021, a year after his pro debut, Jake’s older brother, Logan Paul, had an exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Before that fight even took place, Jake found himself face-to-face with the undefeated legend in a heated confrontation. What started as an exchange of words turned into chaos when Jake Paul stole Mayweather’s white hat, sparking an angry reaction that led to security stepping in. Since then, fans have speculated about them fighting. Now, four years later, Mayweather has finally revealed that there were talks of a fight with the younger Paul brother, too. So, what really happened?

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Yesterday, while promoting his One Of One premium natural supplements, Floyd Mayweather sat down for an exclusive interview with US Weekly. The conversation quickly shifted from business to boxing, specifically his long-rumored fight with Jake Paul. Mayweather didn’t hold back when responding to Jake Paul’s claims that he was avoiding the fight. “We offered Jake Paul the fight probably 10 or 20 times, and he turned us down. So that’s bulls—,” Mayweather said, shutting down the idea that he was the one backing out. Two weeks ago, Money Mayweather appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. When asked how a fight with Jake Paul would play out, he only needed four words: “At 48, too easy.” He made it clear—he still wants the fight, and in his eyes, Paul is the one running from it. However, Jake Paul had a different story.

Shortly after the Fallon interview aired, Logan Paul uploaded a vlog, where the Paul brothers reacted to Mayweather’s comments. When the clip of Mayweather calling the fight “too easy” played, Jake fired back: “He wouldn’t sign though.” According to the 28-year-old, the 50-0 boxer wasn’t as eager as he claimed. “He said I have to weigh 160. It’s not even physically possible,” Jake Paul stated in the vlog.

For context, Jake Paul fights as a heavyweight and weighed 227¼ lbs in his last fight against Mike Tyson. Mayweather, on the other hand, fought professionally around welterweight and super welterweight towards the end of his career, with his highest being around 150 lbs against Miguel Cotto. That’s a massive 70+ lb difference—something no athletic commission would ever sanction. But does that mean a fight is out of the question now? Definitely not. “Well… we could do an exhibition. That’s easy work, super easy,” the 48-year-old suggested in the exclusive. He even took an example of how Jake Paul chose to fight Mike Tyson instead. “Mike Tyson was a 60-year-old man. He’s an old man. Mike Tyson is enjoying his life. It is what it is,” he added in an obvious dog at the Problem Child.

But even with that option on the table, both fighters are still pointing fingers. However, one thing is certain. Paul isn’t happy with Floyd Mayweather’s current bashing of him.

The rivalry between Paul and Mayweather is well-established. It recently reached a new high after Floyd Mayweather’s comments on the Jimmy Fallon show. After the show aired, Jake Paul made a bold claim. He said he would knock out the five-division world champion in just two rounds. Yes, you read that right. “You bum. Deji gave you a black eye in an event that had 4,000 people in it. Deji hahahah. I would knock you out in 2 rounds and you can’t sniff Mike Tyson’s toe,” the 11-1 boxer wrote, resharing a clip from Money Mayweather’s interview with Fallon.

Jake Paul is no stranger to trash talk, and fans love watching him back up his words—or get humbled trying. But the real question remains: How would he handle punches from elite-level fighters like Floyd Mayweather?

Floyd Mayweather had a tendency to make fights look effortless during his peak, but one was easier than the rest.

Only a handful of fighters were able to ask questions of Mayweather during his unblemished 50-0 career.

There was a nip-and-tuck affair with Oscar De La Hoya in 2007 and of course, Mayweather’s first fight with Jose Luis Castillo in 2002, which many experts felt he lost.

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Marcos Maidana also pushed Mayweather all the way in their inaugural encounter in 2014, while Shane Mosley had ‘TBE’ in the most trouble when he rocked him with a series of clubbing rights during the second round of their all-action 2010 clash.

But when it comes to his easiest fight, the list is much harder to narrow down.

Several of the journeyman he laid waste to in the early portion of his career could easily qualify, while he won almost every second of his final bow with dual-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor.

But the most straightforward victory of his career, according to the man himself, was his points win over a young Canelo Alvarez.

“It didn’t matter if Canelo ate his PED steak or not this night, this was by far the easiest fight of my career!” Mayweather wrote on Instagram in 2018.

“Connor McQuitter was a way better fighter than Canelo’s cheating a** and I beat the brakes off him too!

“It takes me 36 mins or less to make $300million plus. It literally takes me one night and one fight to make what you might make in five years and 11 fights!

“So really, who’s still winning? You do the math!”

Mayweather made the remarks after Canelo called him out for a rematch following the news that he was considering reversing his retirement.

Mayweather beat Canelo via majority decision in 2013

Mayweather’s ‘PED steak’ claim is in reference to Canelo testing positive clenbuterol in 2018, with the latter citing contaminated meat in his homeland as the reason for it.

Canelo was subsequently suspended for six months from February 2018 before making a return in September of that year for his delayed rematch with Gennady Golovkin.

Mayweather and Canelo squared off in 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a super welterweight title unification bout.

Canelo was 23 years old at the time and the WBC and Ring Magazine champion at 154lbs while Mayweather was entering the twilight of his career at 36 and held the WBA strap.

Mayweather negotiated the fight at 152lbs – 2lbs lighter than the Mexican had been comfortable at – and proceeded to dominate him for 12 rounds.

However, the scorecards didn’t reflect Mayweather’s shutout display.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12:  (L-R) Floyd Mayweather Sr., Rafael Garcia, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DeJuan Blake pose in the ring following their WBC/WBA welterweight title fight against Andre Berto at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather won by unanimous decision.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A 117-111 scorecard submitted by Craig Metcalfe was the most accurate.

The 116-112 in his favour from Dave Moretti didn’t quite tell the full story of the fight while CJ Ross’ 114-114 draw is one of the most controversial scorecards in the history of the sport.

So controversial, in fact, that the embattled judge chose to step away from the sport after receiving heavy criticism from fans, the press and Mayweather.

“I thought it was a joke, I was kind of shocked but I am not the judge,” he said.

“My job is to go out there, fight and leave the fight in the judges’ hands.”

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