Floyd Mayweather set for New Year's Eve fight in Japan

[bbc.reporter]

To those with a lot of question about this "glorified sparring match", here's a nice article written a few hours ago
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/boxing/8050614/mayweather-vs-nasukawa-time-tv-channel-rules-undercard/

I thought this fight is called off according to Floyds Instagram account, but I guess the power of money is so irresistible to Floyd to let this one pass. If there's a media black out on this sparring fight and it's not going to be counted on each fighters record then this simply is nothing but for the money and not for the sport.

This is my predicted outcome. The fight's result or the fight itself will be made very controversial so that Floyd will get a good round of publicity for months in preparation for his next $100 million fight.

This is a scam to gain publicity.

If will definitely end in a draw and Floyd walking a happy bunny with all the money he got from the Japanese crowd who is willing to be scam. lol. And then he will go on the media saying that he is still the richest man in boxing and not even Canelo's supposedly $300++ Million contract with DAZN can touch him.

The result of this fight is already known by Floyd, the Japanese fighter and the people who organized this show. This is nothing but an exhibition similar to the WWE.

The winner is, FLOYD MAYWEATHER!

[sana54210]

There are some rumors of money problems about this bout going on. I mean if this is just warm up match for Floyd its great and all but if it is something he even remotely takes responsibility for there are couple of stuff that Japanes trainers and managers of Tenshin talked about already.

First of all I understand the no kick rules since Mayweather is not a master at that and he doesn't really know how to defend that and he wouldn't want to get his first lost because he went against someone who just kicked all fight long. However there is really no holding or grabbing or anything neither, Kickboxers hold each other from heads to give body shots and all that.

Leaving all match rules problems aside, the price that will be paid suppose to be about 8 million dollars for Tenshin, considering Mayweather is getting about 70 million or even more Tenshins managers are furious about how little he is getting paid as well. Considering the fight will take place at 3 PM in Tokyo time and many people there will watch whereas for USA it will about 1 AM after midnight for New Yorkers, its really insane to think about the pay gap.

[cellard]

At first I thought his fight with UFCs Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the works, but now this one surfaced the news recently. It's nice to see that his fight is more likely MMA rules but I am not trying to belittle Tenshin Nasukawa, his record is flawless and I am not taking that away from him but I don't think the kid will stand a chance with Floyd Mayweather. Floyd will just do his antics of jab and run. I wonder how much money was offered to Floyd Mayweather by the promoter of this fight to square off with the kid.

I would bet money that the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Floyd Mayweather fight will happen somewhere in 2019.

The fight with the japanese kickboxer is a setup fight for what is coming next year. He has so many options actually. He can do the Khabib fight, a Conor rematch, and a Pacquiao rematch. Im sure some of these will happen.

[mirakal]

At first I thought his fight with UFCs Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the works, but now this one surfaced the news recently. It's nice to see that his fight is more likely MMA rules but I am not trying to belittle Tenshin Nasukawa, his record is flawless and I am not taking that away from him but I don't think the kid will stand a chance with Floyd Mayweather. Floyd will just do his antics of jab and run. I wonder how much money was offered to Floyd Mayweather by the promoter of this fight to square off with the kid.

I would bet money that the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Floyd Mayweather fight will happen somewhere in 2019.

The fight with the japanese kickboxer is a setup fight for what is coming next year. He has so many options actually. He can do the Khabib fight, a Conor rematch, and a Pacquiao rematch. Im sure some of these will happen.

Well, if this will happen then maybe I'll start saving my money now.
I like to put my money on Khabib Nurmagomedov because this guy is gonna choke Mayweather to death, he hates trashtalkers.

If he dominated Conor , I'm sure it would be easier against Mayweather.

Wondering what the betting odds would bet.

[Jating]

At first I thought his fight with UFCs Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the works, but now this one surfaced the news recently. It's nice to see that his fight is more likely MMA rules but I am not trying to belittle Tenshin Nasukawa, his record is flawless and I am not taking that away from him but I don't think the kid will stand a chance with Floyd Mayweather. Floyd will just do his antics of jab and run. I wonder how much money was offered to Floyd Mayweather by the promoter of this fight to square off with the kid.

I would bet money that the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Floyd Mayweather fight will happen somewhere in 2019.

The fight with the japanese kickboxer is a setup fight for what is coming next year. He has so many options actually. He can do the Khabib fight, a Conor rematch, and a Pacquiao rematch. Im sure some of these will happen.

Exactly, but I think Mayweather's advisors will likely choose the "less risk, more reward" scenario. But I guess the biggest money he can get is the rematch with Pacquiao. And if everything goes according as plan, (Pacquiao beating Broner), I think he will go for the Pacquiao fight and bypass fighting Khabib or Conor.

[cellard]

At first I thought his fight with UFCs Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the works, but now this one surfaced the news recently. It's nice to see that his fight is more likely MMA rules but I am not trying to belittle Tenshin Nasukawa, his record is flawless and I am not taking that away from him but I don't think the kid will stand a chance with Floyd Mayweather. Floyd will just do his antics of jab and run. I wonder how much money was offered to Floyd Mayweather by the promoter of this fight to square off with the kid.

I would bet money that the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Floyd Mayweather fight will happen somewhere in 2019.

The fight with the japanese kickboxer is a setup fight for what is coming next year. He has so many options actually. He can do the Khabib fight, a Conor rematch, and a Pacquiao rematch. Im sure some of these will happen.

Exactly, but I think Mayweather's advisors will likely choose the "less risk, more reward" scenario. But I guess the biggest money he can get is the rematch with Pacquiao. And if everything goes according as plan, (Pacquiao beating Broner), I think he will go for the Pacquiao fight and bypass fighting Khabib or Conor.

Honestly im not so sure if a Pacquiao rematch would make more money than a Conor rematch or a Khabib rematch. People seem to love these freakish boxing-vs-MMA crossovers. With a Pacquiao rematch we know what to expect: a very high level match, very strategic, slow paced because most likely Floyd will once again dictate the rhythm and will take it to decision.

Meanwhile with Conor or Khabib we have no idea what to expect and casuals love these fights even if it's seen as a bit of a circus by the more diehard boxing fans.

[Kemarit]

It was reported that Floyd Mayweather would have to received as much as $20 million for this exhibition fight.

https://www.boxingscene.com/nasukawa-i-take-down-mayweather-look-forward-it--135044

According to reports in Japan, Mayweather will earn as much as $20 million for the exhibition, which Mayweather does not seem worried about. He expects to easily outbox the young fighter, who has never competed in a bout with traditional boxing rules.

Damn, easy money for Floyd that's why he is all smiles during the pre-fight  . Also if the kid will be fine $5 Million is he kicks Mayweather.

The bout will also not count on the record of either fighter -- allowing both men to retain their cherished unbeaten records -- and is being promoted as a pure exhibition match.

It will also be boxing only -- putting Nasukawa at a disadvantage, with the kickboxer reportedly liable to a $5 million fine if he aims a kick at Mayweather.

https://www.boxingscene.com/nasukawa-reportedly-faces-5m-fine-if-he-kicks-mayweather--135046

[crwth]

It was reported that Floyd Mayweather would have to received as much as $20 million for this exhibition fight.

According to reports in Japan, Mayweather will earn as much as $20 million for the exhibition, which Mayweather does not seem worried about. He expects to easily outbox the young fighter, who has never competed in a bout with traditional boxing rules.

Damn, easy money for Floyd that's why he is all smiles during the pre-fight  . Also if the kid will be fine $5 Million is he kicks Mayweather.

The bout will also not count on the record of either fighter -- allowing both men to retain their cherished unbeaten records -- and is being promoted as a pure exhibition match.

It will also be boxing only -- putting Nasukawa at a disadvantage, with the kickboxer reportedly liable to a $5 million fine if he aims a kick at Mayweather.

https://www.boxingscene.com/nasukawa-reportedly-faces-5m-fine-if-he-kicks-mayweather--135046

It's incredible how much money could be brought in by an event that has so much friction. I might as well want to start a business that holds over events but I think it's hard and a lot of work.

Five million fine is a lot. Damn. I hope that his instincts would be to stop kicking and it would be hard. It would be like McGregor not hammer fisting Floyd in the head. But it still happened anyway. Even all the training, it's just different when you are already in the ring.

[samcrypto]

At first I thought his fight with UFCs Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the works, but now this one surfaced the news recently. It's nice to see that his fight is more likely MMA rules but I am not trying to belittle Tenshin Nasukawa, his record is flawless and I am not taking that away from him but I don't think the kid will stand a chance with Floyd Mayweather. Floyd will just do his antics of jab and run. I wonder how much money was offered to Floyd Mayweather by the promoter of this fight to square off with the kid.

I would bet money that the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Floyd Mayweather fight will happen somewhere in 2019.

The fight with the japanese kickboxer is a setup fight for what is coming next year. He has so many options actually. He can do the Khabib fight, a Conor rematch, and a Pacquiao rematch. Im sure some of these will happen.

Exactly, but I think Mayweather's advisors will likely choose the "less risk, more reward" scenario. But I guess the biggest money he can get is the rematch with Pacquiao. And if everything goes according as plan, (Pacquiao beating Broner), I think he will go for the Pacquiao fight and bypass fighting Khabib or Conor.

So this is really about the money now? Though both records are good and the skills are their but if there is no big money for sure the fight will be cancelled. Pacquiao rematch is what I’m looking for, I just hope that this one is a real fight, no more deals under the table so people will witness a real good fight.

[nutildah]

I know we can't watch it, and I'm not too keen to seek out how to bet on it, but it would be absolutely terrific if Mayweather could be taken down a peg. The dude is a dangerous role model: putting things like ego above education and greed at the forefront of all else.

I know its an extraordinary long shot, but stranger things have happened. Remember when Ivan Drago killed Apollo Creed in the second round of an exhibition match? Lol.

[crzy]

It was reported that Floyd Mayweather would have to received as much as $20 million for this exhibition fight.

According to reports in Japan, Mayweather will earn as much as $20 million for the exhibition, which Mayweather does not seem worried about. He expects to easily outbox the young fighter, who has never competed in a bout with traditional boxing rules.

Damn, easy money for Floyd that's why he is all smiles during the pre-fight  . Also if the kid will be fine $5 Million is he kicks Mayweather.

The bout will also not count on the record of either fighter -- allowing both men to retain their cherished unbeaten records -- and is being promoted as a pure exhibition match.

It will also be boxing only -- putting Nasukawa at a disadvantage, with the kickboxer reportedly liable to a $5 million fine if he aims a kick at Mayweather.

https://www.boxingscene.com/nasukawa-reportedly-faces-5m-fine-if-he-kicks-mayweather--135046

It's incredible how much money could be brought in by an event that has so much friction. I might as well want to start a business that holds over events but I think it's hard and a lot of work.

Five million fine is a lot. Damn. I hope that his instincts would be to stop kicking and it would be hard. It would be like McGregor not hammer fisting Floyd in the head. But it still happened anyway. Even all the training, it's just different when you are already in the ring.

The fine is so shit, and if you used to fight like that, for sure its hard to control it. Well, this game is still in favor to Floyd, more money will come to him after this fight because the paying rate is too huge for Mayweather. Different situation in the ring as the pressure is there but if this is a planned game, we can expect a less fight for this match.

[btc_angela]

I know we can't watch it, and I'm not too keen to seek out how to bet on it, but it would be absolutely terrific if Mayweather could be taken down a peg. The dude is a dangerous role model: putting things like ego above education and greed at the forefront of all else.

I know its an extraordinary long shot, but stranger things have happened. Remember when Ivan Drago killed Apollo Creed in the second round of an exhibition match? Lol.

And even we can watch the fight, I'm not really interested though. The fight was really a joke and we all know that as much as someone from Japan thinks that he Mayweather will be hit by Nasukawa it won't happened. Just look at how they put $5 million fine if Nasukawa accidentally kick Mayweather. The rule favours Floyd and the Japanese people are being duped and Floyd and laughing all the way to the bank when he gets his pay check.

[DeathAngel]

This fight is absolute bull shit. Mayweather doesn’t need the money now man, why doesn’t he just finally hang up his gloves permanently & enjoy the good life? My God, he’s earnt it already.

[btc_angela]

As expected, since they follow boxing rules, Mayweather dropped the poor kid 3x and won in the first round.

https://www.boxingscene.com/tardy-mayweather-drops-nasukawa-3-times-stops-him-1st-round--135061

Two minutes of easy work and millions in his pocket.

[milewilda]

As expected, since they follow boxing rules, Mayweather dropped the poor kid 3x and won in the first round.

https://www.boxingscene.com/tardy-mayweather-drops-nasukawa-3-times-stops-him-1st-round--135061

Two minutes of easy work and millions in his pocket.

What would you expect? No MMA fighter can withstand if the rules would be on Boxing style and with just experience we already know who do have the edge.

This fight is absolute bull shit. Mayweather doesn’t need the money now man, why doesn’t he just finally hang up his gloves permanently & enjoy the good life? My God, he’s earnt it already.

You cant blame if he do seek something that money cant buy.lol

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Pointless waste of time, he knocked him down 3 times in 139 seconds. $9,000,000 for Floyd in under 5 minutes work.

[spectremy]

Pointless waste of time, he knocked him down 3 times in 139 seconds. $9,000,000 for Floyd in under 5 minutes work.

Agreed.That is not match . It straightforward K.O

[crzy]

Pointless waste of time, he knocked him down 3 times in 139 seconds. $9,000,000 for Floyd in under 5 minutes work.

Agreed.That is not match . It straightforward K.O

As expected, this fight is really just to make money and not to deliver a good one. That’s an easy money for Floyd but for sure his opponent earns a lot of money too, just to make damage on his record. Now we know where to bet on the next fight of Floyd, we can also earn an easy money for that.

[Jating]

I watched snippet of the fight and Floyd toy with the kid and even enjoy everything. However, when the corner of Nasukawa throw the towel, the kid cries. I pity him because he really thought that he is going to win against Floyd. He took it seriously but in the ring you can see that Floyd is way bigger and of course since it's a boxing rule, he won't and can't win.

[cellard]

At first I thought his fight with UFCs Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the works, but now this one surfaced the news recently. It's nice to see that his fight is more likely MMA rules but I am not trying to belittle Tenshin Nasukawa, his record is flawless and I am not taking that away from him but I don't think the kid will stand a chance with Floyd Mayweather. Floyd will just do his antics of jab and run. I wonder how much money was offered to Floyd Mayweather by the promoter of this fight to square off with the kid.

I would bet money that the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Floyd Mayweather fight will happen somewhere in 2019.

The fight with the japanese kickboxer is a setup fight for what is coming next year. He has so many options actually. He can do the Khabib fight, a Conor rematch, and a Pacquiao rematch. Im sure some of these will happen.

Well, if this will happen then maybe I'll start saving my money now.
I like to put my money on Khabib Nurmagomedov because this guy is gonna choke Mayweather to death, he hates trashtalkers.

If he dominated Conor , I'm sure it would be easier against Mayweather.

Wondering what the betting odds would bet.

Btw and just to make things clear, by setup fight, I meant to say tune-up fight, as in, to get ready for the next, actual fight that will be a real bout that goes on his professional record (this one didn't count).

As far the Tenshin fight goes, I was expecting an aggressive Mayweather since in a 3 round fight there's no time for too many adjustments, it's a war since the first second. Mayweather had the weight and experience advantages, that hit to the temple screwed up Tenshin's motor skills, to the point that some thing it was a fixed fight, I don't think so, get it in the temple by a professional boxer and see what happens.

Hopefully we'll see a full 12 round fight again but he said he is retired for the time being.

Khabib is bigger than Conor, if they fight Khabib will look huge next to Floyd, so I expect a decision.