FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set to return to boxing with a possible bout against YouTube star Money Kicks.
Logan Paul was the last opponent for the 50-0 legend in the ring in summer 2021. The fight was an exhibition and did not result in a win.
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Mayweather won the majority of the contest. He'll now be looking to do it against Money Kicks, real name Rashed Belhasa.
YouTube star from the Middle East became well-known for sharing his extravagant lifestyle online.
Now he is threatening to take on Mayweather, whom he considers his boxing idol.
Floyd Mayweather vs Money Kicks: When?
Although not confirmed yet, Mayweather's match with Money Kicks will take place on Sunday, February 20, although it is still unknown.
Money Kicks stated to SunSport that "it's in the final stage." It's with lawyers.
"We'll make a deal. I believe it will happen. It's the last stage, and the date has been set.
"Maybe in the next few days there will be an announcement."
Dubai will host the fight. Rumours suggest that the venue is a helipad located on top of Burj Al Arab, the world's most famous building.
Which channel can it be viewed and is it possible to stream live?
- Although a TV channel has not been confirmed, it is likely to be available on pay-per view in the UK.
- Last summer's Mayweather-Paul clash was live broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office.
- The fight between Money Kicks and the former champion at five weight could be shown on Showtime PPV in America.
What have you heard?
Money Kicks claims that Mayweather took on the challenge to prove himself in the Middle East market.
"He did it because there are no boxers in this area. Me, I love to travel to markets that haven't seen it before. SunSport was told by the YouTube sensation, "Start a trend."
"Over here, I was the first YouTuber with a million subscribers. This is still a new market.
"That's why Floyd wanted a boxer here because I'm large in the Middle East, Asia. Now, I can be huge in the whole world."
Kicks admitted that Mayweather was a big fan growing up.
He said that Floyd is always kind, respectful, and a cool guy. Before meeting Floyd, I had always owned the TMT merchandise."
"I took photos and always wore his merchandise. He was always respectful.
"When I first met him, he said that 'You are the man'. I asked him, "Which guy?" He replied, "You're the one, you always support my."
"I didn’t know he knew me." It was five years ago and it was four years ago. He's always shown me love."
