I’m Being Offered ‘9 Figures’ To Come Back
The 39-year-old has constantly had to discuss his future since he out-pointed Andre Berto eight months ago.
“Yes, I’m happy to be where I’m at”, Mayweather said. When asked about coming back for another fight, Mayweather noted that he has had some conversations with CBS and Showtime, but the price has to be right. “No, Thurman and Porter both are exciting fighters, that’s a good matchup, but I’m happy being on this side”.
‘As of right now, you know, some insane numbers have been thrown my way, upwards of, of course, nine figures. “I don’t know what we’re going to do, but right now, I’m happy being on this side helping fighters”.
Mayweather played down speculation suggesting he could take on unified middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, claiming he would be unable to make the weight.
Former boxing champ Floyd Mayweather says he’s in talks with multiple boxing promotions and has been offered a nine-figure payday for a return fight. However, if Mayweather really wants a title to be involved, it would seem the most likely opponent would be undefeated WBC welterweight title-holder Danny Garcia. ‘Very exciting fighter. You just never know’.
In an interview with Showtime on Saturday [April 30] Mayweather confirmed he’s happily retired but said he has spoken with specific networks about the possibilities of a return, reports ESPN.
While a Mayweather-Pacquaio fight is unlikely to be as big a drawing card as perhaps Mayweather v Amir Khan could be, one thing is certain: if Mayweather returns to the ring, it will be on his terms, and he will be angling for a 50-0 record.
With a 49-0 career record, Mayweather walked away after the Berto fight and said he was finished.
Mayweather Jr. defeated (UD) Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last September to end his career at a flawless 49-0.
Danny Garcia is not only arguably more popular than Thurman and Brook in the U.S, but he’s also the same size as Mayweather.
Gray went through a stream of images of Mayweather enjoying himself around the world, then asked him how he was enjoying the retired life.