By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The American boxer Floyd Mayweather has caught attention again from the international press after making an announcement on their digital platforms.
Through his official Instagram account, the former world champion confirmed that he will participate in an exhibition event called “Battle of the Legends.” The engagement will take place next June 27 in the city of Athens, Greecemarking a new appearance of the boxer on European stages.
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This confirmation It comes at a time of uncertainty regarding the fighter’s other projects in the ring..
Although there is a prior announcement about a confrontation against Manny Pacquiao for the month of September, Floyd Mayweather He preferred to focus trusty communication on his trip to Greek territory. The publication on their social networks was brief and forceful, limiting itself to sharing the promotional poster of the appointment against native Mike Zambidis.
Uncertainty about the rematch against Manny Pacquiao
The world boxing environment remains awaiting clarification on the status of the lawsuit scheduled for September 19. Unlike what happened with the event in Athens, Floyd Mayweather He has not issued definitive comments on whether the clash against the Filipino will be professional or an exhibition. This lack of precision calls into question the commercial agreements that had previously been established for a global broadcast.
“It’s official,” Floyd Mayweather wrote on his Instagram profile.a message cited by various international media when the poster of the combat in Greece was disseminated.
Meanwhile, Manny Pacquiao’s team maintains that there are signed contracts for a reliable and professional fight. The Filipino boxer has indicated that plans are still underwaydespite the administrative silence maintained by its American counterpart on this specific issue.
Schedule of activities and commercial commitments
The agenda of Floyd Mayweather currently seems to prioritize exhibitions that allow it to maintain a presence world without the rigor of an official fight camp.
The deadline to confirm his participation in the September duel expired last week without a formal statement being made on his part. However, the absence of legal conflicts or aggressive statements suggests that negotiations could be taking place in private.
For now, the primary focus of Floyd Mayweather It moves on to the logistics of the trip to Greece to face Zambidis.
The fans and promoters carefully observe whether this movement is a distraction or physical preparation prior to a larger commitment. The contract for the fight at the end of June is already an administrative reality, while the future of the confrontation against Pacquiao remains unclear.
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