Floyd Mayweather knocked down Japan’s Tenshin Nasukawa three times before being declared the winner in the first round of an exhibition worth an estimated $9 million.

The former five-weight world champion was all smiles after winning an exhibition that just took 140 seconds in Tokyo. The fight was initially scheduled to run three rounds, each three minutes long. But once Mayweather entered the ring, Tenshin’s side threw in the towel before the first round was done.

“It was all about entertainment,” the American said. We had a lot of fun. They wanted this to happen in Japan, so I said ‘why not?”

According to the BBC, the fight almost never happened. Event organizers had trouble locating Mayweather, delaying the fight by several hours. Before the fight began, the 41-year-old took to social media to urge people to visit his Las Vegas strip club and watch the bout.

Both Mayweather and Tenshin were undefeated in their individual competitions. Despite that, the bout was heavily criticized, with some like boxer Amir Khan saying the exhibition was destroying boxing.

After the match, Mayweather heaped praise to his opponent and urged his fans to support the 20-year-old kick boxer.

“I’m still undefeated; Tenshin is still undefeated. Tenshin is a true champion and a hell of a fighter,” Mayweather said. “I want the fans around the world to support Tenshin, he’s a great guy and a great champion.”

Addressing the Japanese kick boxer, the American said.

“I want the fans around the world to support Tenshin, he’s a great guy and a great champion.”

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We have seen Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor in a boxing ring; could we see them in a Dana Whitecage? Well, hold on tight, because that just became a possibility. According to UFC president Dana White, the organization is currently discussing a deal with Floyd Mayweather Jr. that would bring the undefeated boxer to mixed martial arts.

“We’re talking to Floyd about doing a UFC deal,” – White told ESPN. “It’s real. He was talking about [boxing] Conor McGregor. Was that real? Have you heard Floyd talk about many things that aren’t real? He usually tips his hand when he’s in the media, and then that s— ends up happening. We’re interested in doing something with Floyd. Everything is a realistic possibility. Mayweather vs. McGregor f—ing happened. Anything is possible.“

Mayweather Jr. fought McGregor in August 2017 in a boxing match that Floyd won but made them both very rich. According to reports, Mayweather Jr. earned around $300 million while McGregor pocketed close to $100 million. It was also the second highest purchased match in pay-per-view history. There is no doubt that another fight, this time in UFC’s Octagon would also be a high sell. Asked about the possibility of him coming to UFC, Mayweather Jr. didn’t rule that as a possibility.

“They just called me not too long ago and asked me to come back,” – said Mayweather while speaking to Fight Hype earlier this month. “I can come right back. If I wanted to, I can come right back to the UFC. I can go fight in the Octagon. I can do a three- or four-fight deal in the Octagon and make a billion dollars. Remember, I’m Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather.“

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Floyd Mayweather knocked down Japan’s Tenshin Nasukawa three times before being declared the winner in the first round of an exhibition worth an estimated $9 million.

The former five-weight world champion was all smiles after winning an exhibition that just took 140 seconds in Tokyo. The fight was initially scheduled to run three rounds, each three minutes long. But once Mayweather entered the ring, Tenshin’s side threw in the towel before the first round was done.

“It was all about entertainment,” the American said. We had a lot of fun. They wanted this to happen in Japan, so I said ‘why not?”

According to the BBC, the fight almost never happened. Event organizers had trouble locating Mayweather, delaying the fight by several hours. Before the fight began, the 41-year-old took to social media to urge people to visit his Las Vegas strip club and watch the bout.

Both Mayweather and Tenshin were undefeated in their individual competitions. Despite that, the bout was heavily criticized, with some like boxer Amir Khan saying the exhibition was destroying boxing.

After the match, Mayweather heaped praise to his opponent and urged his fans to support the 20-year-old kick boxer.

“I’m still undefeated; Tenshin is still undefeated. Tenshin is a true champion and a hell of a fighter,” Mayweather said. “I want the fans around the world to support Tenshin, he’s a great guy and a great champion.”

Addressing the Japanese kick boxer, the American said.

“I want the fans around the world to support Tenshin, he’s a great guy and a great champion.”

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We have seen Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor in a boxing ring; could we see them in a Dana Whitecage? Well, hold on tight, because that just became a possibility. According to UFC president Dana White, the organization is currently discussing a deal with Floyd Mayweather Jr. that would bring the undefeated boxer to mixed martial arts.

“We’re talking to Floyd about doing a UFC deal,” – White told ESPN. “It’s real. He was talking about [boxing] Conor McGregor. Was that real? Have you heard Floyd talk about many things that aren’t real? He usually tips his hand when he’s in the media, and then that s— ends up happening. We’re interested in doing something with Floyd. Everything is a realistic possibility. Mayweather vs. McGregor f—ing happened. Anything is possible.“

Mayweather Jr. fought McGregor in August 2017 in a boxing match that Floyd won but made them both very rich. According to reports, Mayweather Jr. earned around $300 million while McGregor pocketed close to $100 million. It was also the second highest purchased match in pay-per-view history. There is no doubt that another fight, this time in UFC’s Octagon would also be a high sell. Asked about the possibility of him coming to UFC, Mayweather Jr. didn’t rule that as a possibility.

“They just called me not too long ago and asked me to come back,” – said Mayweather while speaking to Fight Hype earlier this month. “I can come right back. If I wanted to, I can come right back to the UFC. I can go fight in the Octagon. I can do a three- or four-fight deal in the Octagon and make a billion dollars. Remember, I’m Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather.“

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