- Floyd Mayweather has categorically stated he is done with boxing and will not be returning to professional fight
- This comes after the American was tipped for a rematch with Manny Packquiao in the ring
- But the 42-year-old explained that he is making more money in exhibitions than professional fight
Retired American boxer Floyd Mayweather has made it clear that he is not returning to the ring for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao.
Since he stopped Conor McGregor in the 10th round in 2017, Mayweather has not fought any professional fight.
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Floyd Mayweather has ruled out a rematch with arch rival Manny Pacquiao. Photo: Getty
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There has been speculation that Floyd could return to professional boxing two years after quitting.
But the 42-year-old has rubbished the claims saying his decision to quit a couple of years ago was final.
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"I've got calls to get back into the ring, but my health is my wealth.. Boxing is a very, very brutal sport. In the last few years a lot of fighters have died inside that squared circle," he said as quoted by Daily Mail.Throughout all his professional fights, Floyd Mayweather was never defeated by any opponent.
Known for his flamboyant personality, Mayweather further claimed that despite hanging his gloves, he still does exhibitions which he claims make him much more than people who still practice boxing on a professional level.
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"I'll still travel and do exhibitions. I make great money doing exhibitions; between $10m and $30 million," he said.Meanwhile, 40 - year old Pacquiao is still practicing and a fight is being planned for late March or April 2020.
Despite approaching 41, the man from Phillipines is showing no signs of retiring.
Pacquiao has fights against established boxers, with the likes of Mikey Garcia and Danny Garcia (not related) set to take him on in the ring in 2020.
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