Pro boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr has said he is eager to participate in an exhibition fight in India this year and the possibility of an opponent from the host nation cannot be ruled out.
The 47-year-old former boxing champion boasts of a perfect 50-0 record in the professional circuit, which includes 27 knockouts.
“It’s possible. I look forward to having an exhibition over here in 2024. We are looking for a solid name as a solid opponent,” Mayweather told PTI over the phone from Mumbai.
“I’m pretty sure that I’ll find the right opponent. It’s all about taking things to the next level, with all the amazing people here anything is possible,” he added.
Asked if he would be open to taking on a challenger from India, Mayweather replied in the affirmative.
“I have a team, they take their time, do their homework, and choose the best opponent. We don’t know who the opponent will be maybe he’s from India, or America, the UK or he could be from Japan. We just want to put on a show for the people.” The US pugilist, who has 15 major World Championships title, retired in 2017, but has competed in several exhibition bouts since then.
Mayweather’s maiden trip to the country marks the expansion of ‘The Money Man’s’ Limitless X brand into the Indian market, promising to elevate health consciousness and spread the message that health is indeed wealth.
“I always preach about this. Health is your real world. I have spoken about this on numerous occasions. I want people from all around the world to make sure they are working out. Sometimes you don’t get all the nutrients, that’s when we step up and get people what they need,” he said.
