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Floyd Mayweather to face Maidana in welterweight title fight

Floyd Mayweather to face Maidana in welterweight title fight

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will face Marcos Maidana of Argentina in a welterweight title fight on May 3, the American announced on Monday.

Floyd Mayweather sentenced to three months in jail

Floyd Mayweather sentenced to three months in jail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Floyd Mayweather Jr has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris in 2010.

PHOTOS: How the Mayweather v Pacquiao bout was fought round-by-round

PHOTOS: How the Mayweather v Pacquiao bout was fought round-by-round

Rediff.com3 May 2015

American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. continued his unbeaten run over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines with a unanimous decision victory in their welterweight megabout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. We present a summary of how the bout panned in each of the 12 rounds:

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Love is in the air for US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, who will soon going to have one-on-one with Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather beats Pacquiao via unanimous decision

Mayweather beats Pacquiao via unanimous decision

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. preserved his unbeaten record as a professional with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in their welterweight mega bout at theMGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.

Mayweather stripped of welterweight title he won vs Pacquiao

Mayweather stripped of welterweight title he won vs Pacquiao

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday.

Fight of the Century: Mayweather talks money!

Fight of the Century: Mayweather talks money!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Ahead of the much-anticipated 'fight of the century' bout on Saturday, unbeaten US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said that he and his rival Manny Pacquiao are not on a level-playing field financially.

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focussed on conserving energy and downplaying animosity.

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Unbeaten US boxing champ Floyd Mayweather and Filipino boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao have left no stone unturned in ensuring that they enter the ring for Saturday's 'Fight-of-the-Century' bout completely drug-free.

Mayweather maintains undefeated run after beating Pacquiao in megabout

Mayweather maintains undefeated run after beating Pacquiao in megabout

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. cemented his place among the pantheon of boxing greats by improving to 48-0 with a unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in a fight that lived up to its immense hype and price tag.

Mayweather shows off his Christmas gift, a pet tiger from INDIA!!!

Mayweather shows off his Christmas gift, a pet tiger from INDIA!!!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

It seems like boxing champion Floyd Mayweather just got a Christmas gift that best suits his personality.

It's finally happening! Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao

It's finally happening! Mayweather to clash with Pacquiao

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will take place in Las Vegas on May 2.

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

1 pound! That's the advantage Mayweather has over Manny

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao weighed in one pound lighter than American Floyd Mayweather after the Filipino was welcomed by deafening cheers from his supporters.

PHOTOS: Ruthless Mayweather silences McGregor to register 50th win

PHOTOS: Ruthless Mayweather silences McGregor to register 50th win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

A ruthless Floyd Mayweather scored a 10th round technical knockout over mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor on Saturday, the American cementing his legacy as an all-time boxing great with his 50th win in as many fights.

Boxing star Mayweather acquitted of harassment

Boxing star Mayweather acquitted of harassment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr was acquitted on Wednesday of charges he threatened to send armed friends to harm two security guards at a gated community in suburban Las Vegas.

Mayweather jailed in battery case

Mayweather jailed in battery case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

US boxing champion was arrested on Friday in Las Vegas on suspicion of grand larceny and domestic battery after an ex-girlfriend accused him of beating her in front of their children, according to police and court documents.

Boxer Mayweather beats Berto in farewell bout

Boxer Mayweather beats Berto in farewell bout

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Mayweather, 38, outboxed his younger opponent over the 12 rounds to retain his WBC and WBA welterweight titles and improve his perfect career record to 49-0, matching the benchmark set by former heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano.

Saturday's megabout Mayweather Jr v Pacquiao in numbers

Saturday's megabout Mayweather Jr v Pacquiao in numbers

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Saturday's heavily anticipated welterweight showdown between undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena is expected to be the richest prize fight of all time.

Boxer Mayweather charged with domestic battery

Boxer Mayweather charged with domestic battery

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

American Floyd Mayweather Jr was charged with four felonies, including domestic violence, on Thursday over accusations by his ex-girlfriend that he beat her and threatened their three children.

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Glitches hit Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view broadcast

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Customers of US cable companies took to social media on Saturday to report problems ordering the pay-per-view (PPV) for the boxing megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which was expected to smash records.

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Mayweather calm in face of 'woman beater' taunts

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Eight-time World champion Floyd Mayweather refused to be drawn into a war of words at the final news conference for his WBC welterweight title clash with Robert Guerrero on Wednesday, despite being labelled a "woman beater" by his opponent's father.

Langer on Warner: 'Like having Mayweather in team'

Langer on Warner: 'Like having Mayweather in team'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

David Warner has proved himself to be a valuable player to the team, that struggled in his and Smith's absence.

Hatton, Mayweather ready for 'biggest' fight

Hatton, Mayweather ready for 'biggest' fight

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Ricky Hatton and World Boxing Council welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr meet for the WBC title at the 16,800-seat MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Boxer Mayweather enters jail for domestic violence term

Boxer Mayweather enters jail for domestic violence term

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. was booked into a Las Vegas jail on Friday to serve a 90-day sentence for domestic violence against an ex-girlfriend, a term that was previously postponed so the welterweight fighter could compete in a bout.

Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return

Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Floyd Mayweather showed little sign of ring-rust after a year out of the sport as he used sublime defense and a steady parade of right hands to dominate fellow American Robert Guerrero and retain his WBC welterweight championship on Saturday.

Mayweather wins WBC title in split decision

Mayweather wins WBC title in split decision

Rediff.com6 May 2007

Floyd Mayweather Jr. registered a split decision victory over Oscar De La Hoya to claim the World Boxing Council super welterweight title on Saturday before announcing his retirement.

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Two days after saying he would be open to a re-match with Manny Pacquiao, unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather Jr. reversed course on Thursday while describing the Filipino as 'a sore loser'.

Masterful Mayweather defeats Alvarez to remain unbeaten

Masterful Mayweather defeats Alvarez to remain unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

American Floyd Mayweather produced a masterclass as he outboxed Saul Canelo Alvarez to take the Mexican's WBA and WBC super welterweight titles by majority decision in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Mayweather's got a new challenger who is 'ready to kick his ass'

Mayweather's got a new challenger who is 'ready to kick his ass'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

I always bring my A-game and this fight against Andre Berto is no exception, says the 38-year-old Mayweather, who will get back in the ring on September 12

Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao: report

Mayweather open to rematch with Pacquiao: report

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather added another wrinkle to the fallout of his fight against Manny Pacquiao by saying he would be open to a rematch after the Filipino southpaw recovers from shoulder surgery, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.

Mayweather has never been an undisputed champion: Holyfield

Mayweather has never been an undisputed champion: Holyfield

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Should Floyd Mayweather Jr end his boxing career on Saturday as planned, his legacy will be underpinned by the extraordinary numbers he has brought to the sport, says former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.

Boxing legend Ali sends a reminder to Mayweather

Boxing legend Ali sends a reminder to Mayweather

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali may have taken a swipe at unbeaten US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather after the latter claimed that he is the greatest fighter of all-time.

Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Mary Kom's coach makes his prediction

Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Mary Kom's coach makes his prediction

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Atkinson, at the grand old age of 73, exclusively tells Laxmi Negi/rediff.com that his heart would love Manny to win, but his head says 'Moneybags' has all the skills to pull it off.

Fight Of The Century: 'Underdog' Pacquiao 'confident' of out-punching Mayweather

Fight Of The Century: 'Underdog' Pacquiao 'confident' of out-punching Mayweather

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Filipino politician-turned-boxer Manny Pacquiao has said that he is fully confident of beating undefeated US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather despite being tipped as the 'underdog' for the much-anticipated 'fight of the century' bout on May 2 in Las Vegas.

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Indian boxing fans WILL WATCH Manny v Mayweather megafight

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The fans can watch the bout live on Indian television.

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Mayweather, Pacquiao fight smashes pay-per-view records

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 'Fight of the Century' between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao generated record pay-per-view revenue in the United States.

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Wimbledon's Costliest Ever Final Ticket

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The rematch between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic was one of the most expensive get-in-final tickets in the history of the sport.

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Trainers engage in a war of words on Thursday.

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Ready to pay knockout prices for Mayweather-Pacquiao megafight?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Tickets for the megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally hit the market on Thursday.