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December 4, 2023

Floyd Mayweather plans to open boxing academy in Nigeria

Floyd Mayweather was undefeated in the ring in his boxing career, and now the American is keen to take on a different challenge in Africa’s most populous country.

The 45-year-old, now a boxing promoter after a successful 21-year professional career, is planning to establish a boxing academy in Nigeria to train young fighters.

“The ultimate plan is to find the next Mayweather,” said the American, a former five-weight world champion from super-featherweight to light-middleweight, earlier this week. “We just want to help. It’s all about giving back, helping the youths and the young generation coming up.

“I want to build a boxing camp for the kids. Different American trainers will come over and work with them.”

With 27 knock-outs from his 50 career victories, Mayweather was masterful at winning rounds – and therefore winning fights – but unlocking Nigeria’s potential in the sport could also need a calculated and long-term approach.           Read more »

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