That rumor that Floyd Mayweather might come out of retirement to fight Adiren Broner? Forget it.
Mayweather, 43, evidently fed the rumor – and never ending speculation that he might fight again — by posting a number workout videos on social media but, go figure, the guy just wants to remain fit.
“No, those are just rumors,” Mayweather told FightHype.com. “I’m retired. I’m through with boxing. It don’t hurt to stay in shape. Your body’s your temple. Just in the gym keeping sharp.
“Not for boxing, just for myself. Training fighters and enjoying myself during this [coronavirus] pandemic.”
Mayweather last fought in August 2017, when he made a zillion dollars in a mismatch against MMA star Conor McGregor, who was stopped in 10 rounds.
Then, in December 2018, “Money” knocked out Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in the first round of a scheduled three-round exhibition. Mayweather said he would be open to more such events but no actual bouts.
“I’m older and a lot wiser,” he said. “Meaning, I don’t want to end up like my uncle (the late Roger Mayweather) and end up like a lot of fighters when you don’t know when to hang it up, when you’re fighting for everybody else instead of fighting for yourself.
“Even with Conor McGregor, it was smart of my behalf and smart on his behalf. Because if he can’t beat Mayweather, let him try and share the ring with him so he can make more money than any MMA or any other fighter. Even if we did [it] again, it’s entertainment and it’s business.
“Once again I’ll tell you, I’m not boxing no boxers, at all, none. I’m retired and I love my life. I enjoy being retired. If I see an opportunity where I can entertain and have a little fun and make $600 million, why not?
“If I was to come back and fight a fighter, why fight a fighter who can only sell out little seats? I like to face guys that once again have countries behind them. If I am going to do something, it’s got to be worth it. There’s no number worth me getting back in the ring and fighting these young fighters and get wear and tear on my body.
“Am I fighting these young fighters? No. I’m retired. I’m retired from the sport of boxing. I’m training, having fun and enjoying life. I don’t want for nothing.”