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Ben Davies

Floyd Mayweather explains why fight with YouTube star Jake Paul collapsed

Floyd Mayweather could only offer to fight Jake Paul in an exhibition due to the weight difference between the pair.

The boxing legend is fighting on the exhibition circuit and will take on his latest mega-money venture against Aaron Chalmers this Saturday night at London's O2 Arena. Mayweather has been heavily linked with a series of comeback fights while remaining in training, including against YouTube star Paul, who has made multiple call-outs in an attempt to secure a showdown.

In 2021, Mayweather locked horns with Paul's brother, Logan, but the show appeared to be stolen at the press conference by his sibling, who grabbed the legend's hat and sparked a brawl. The retired professional attempted to hit the influencer before the pair were separated by security, and Paul immediately suggested he was the man to beat Mayweather in the professional ranks.

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