The bad blood between Floyd Mayweather (boxing legend) and Mikuru Asakura became more intense after Asakura's security team got involved in a heated staredown.
In his latest exhibition fight, the 45-year old will face the popular Japanese MMA fighter in Japan.
Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura faced off in Hawaii on Tuesday.
Security intervened to push the Japanese star away from the boxing legend.
He met his new foe, 30-year-old Joey on Tuesday in Hawaii as he promoted their September 25 match at Japan's Saitama Super Arena.
Both fighters were very close during their fight. Mayweather's bodyguard shoved Asakura when the Japanese star became too close to him.
Following a press conference, the 50-0 boxing legend and the 16-3 fighter exchanged a nervous stare down.
They were able to get up close and personal with Mayweather, but Asakura was a little too close for Mayweather.
Asakura was clearly upset by the actions of Asakura's bouncer, who then shoved Asakura's rival away. The American then sat back and stared into Asakura's eyes.
Since his 2017 retirement, Mayweather has been in three exhibition bouts.
They were up against Tenshin Naukawa, a featherweight kickboxer, at 23. Logan Paul, 27, was their YouTuber and former sparring partner Don Moore, 27.
He will now face the Japanese ace who is confident that he can deliver a surprise later in the month.
CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALSHe stated, "My name Mikuru Asakura is Floyd Mayweather.
"I am a MMA fighter, but I will use this opportunity to increase my value and name internationally. This fight is mine.
Mayweather enjoys entertaining people from all walks of life and doesn't worry about his image as a fighter by hosting these money-spinning events.
He stated, "My legacy has already been engraved in stone, as I said before. It's great to entertain people from all walks and travel the globe.
"I think he will come out and give it his best, just like any other guy. But, I have seen all styles so my job is to be myself, have fun, and do what I love best.
"September is going to be fun.
He's Floyd Mayweather to me. He's just another enemy to me."
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