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Mayweather's Exhibition Fights: Should the Boxing Legend Retire from Exhibitions?



Floyd Mayweather, one of the greatest boxers of all time, is set to take on TV series Geordie Shore star Aaron Chambers in an exhibition boxing fight at the O2 Arena in London. This will be Mayweather's third exhibition fight, following his previous bouts with YouTubers Deji and Logan Paul. As Mayweather continues to participate in these exhibition fights, the question arises: should he stop fighting exhibitions?


On one hand, Mayweather's exhibition fights have been met with criticism from some fans and experts in the boxing community. These exhibitions are not considered official fights and do not count towards Mayweather's professional record. Additionally, his opponents, such as Chambers, Deji and Logan Paul, are not professional boxers and do not have the same level of experience or skill as Mayweather. As a result, the fights are often seen as mismatches and lack the competitive nature of a traditional professional fight.


On the other hand, exhibition fights can be seen as a way for Mayweather to stay active and make money without risking his perfect record. Mayweather is also giving a platform to these non-professional fighters and giving them a chance to showcase their skills and potentially gain more recognition. Furthermore, the exhibition fight with Logan Paul generated a lot of interest and attracted a large number of viewers, showing that the public is still interested in seeing Mayweather fight.


It ultimately comes down to what Mayweather wants to achieve with these exhibition fights. If he is content with making money and staying active without risking his professional record, then he should continue to participate in exhibition fights. However, if he wants to continue to compete at the highest level and test himself against the best boxers in the world, then it may be time for him to retire from exhibitions and focus on professional fights.


In any case, the Mayweather vs Chambers exhibition fight will take place on February 25th ,2023, at the O2 Arena in London, and it is sure to be a highly-entertaining event. As a legendary boxer and one of the most popular athletes of all time, Mayweather's every move is closely watched and analyzed by fans and experts alike, and it will be interesting to see what direction he chooses to take in his career.


In conclusion, while exhibition fights can be seen as a way for Mayweather to stay active and make money without risking his professional record, it is important to consider the potential drawbacks such as the lack of regulation, the lack of competitive nature, and the safety of the fighters. The decision on whether Mayweather should continue fighting exhibitions or not is up to him and his team, but it is important that these factors are taken into consideration for the sake of all the parties involved.

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