Mayweather to face MMA fighter Asakura in September

The fight will take place as part of the RIZIN promotion.

Former world champion in five weight divisions Floyd Mayweather announced an exhibition fight against the Japanese mikura asakurawho competes in MMA.

The duel between Mayweather and Asakura will take place in Japan as part of the Rizin Fighting Federation show. The exact date, venue and rules of the event will be announced during June.

“I’m sure Asakura will come out and show his best. However, I saw all the styles in the ring. My job is to be myself, have fun and do what I do best,” said Floyd.

Last year, Mayweather had an exhibition fight against the famous YouTube blogger Logan Paul. The fight lasted all eight rounds, and the winner was not announced.

In May, Floyd entered the ring against his former sparring partner. Don Moore. The fight lasted all the planned eight rounds: in the last round, Mayweather knocked down the opponent, but the score and the winner of the fight were not announced.

Mayweather ended his professional career in 2017, having won all 50 fights. In the final fight, Floyd defeated Conor McGregor ahead of schedule.

Source: Sportarena

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