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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Martin Domin

Boxing fans snub Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers as thousands of seats lie empty

Boxing fans appeared to snub Floyd Mayweather's UK debut as they stayed away from his exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers.

Mayweather and Chalmers will touch gloves at the 20,000-capacity O2 arena in London tonight with ring walks expected to take place at around 11pm. But as the fights got underway earlier in the evening, the huge stadium was almost empty.

Boxing fans often only take their seats for the main event but the corridors and walkways of the famous arena were also empty as Mayweather appeared unable to draw a crowd. The ring legend, who is now 46, is embarking on a worldwide exhibition tour which has seen him bank millions since he stopped fighting professionally.

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