Floyd Mayweather Jr. Retires
Despite the emotional outpouring, few believed Mayweather was serious, rather that he had simply been overcome by the moment.
As it turned out, he had been.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr., who defeated Oscar De La Hoya in May 2007, finishes his career 39-0.
Less than two months later, Mayweather agreed to face Oscar De La Hoya. In May 2007, Mayweather outpointed him in a fight that shattered all boxing revenue and pay-per-view records. After beating Ricky Hatton in December, plans were in motion for Mayweather-De La Hoya II to take place Sept. 20.
But cross it off the schedule.
Mayweather, 31, announced his retirement from boxing again on Friday in a move that appears much more serious than his impromptu declaration two years ago.
The rematch with De La Hoya has been canceled and Mayweather will forego the accompanying $20-plus million payday. Mayweather Jr. retires, cancels rematch with De La Hoya
June 7th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Now why couldn’t he retire BEFORE that abortion of a match at Wrestlemania?
June 7th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
God…what does Floyd have under his sleeve…
June 7th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
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