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Five division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. was smiling on stage as he went face to face with Japanese kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa, during a ceremony at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, north of Tokyo on Sunday.
Former world champion Andre Berto says kickboxing sensation Tenshin Nasukawa has the opportunity to ruin Floyd Mayweather's legacy forever, and all he's gotta do is go in there and beat Floyd. Mayweather is 50-0 and has beaten everyone from Canelo Alvarez to Oscar De La Hoya ... but, according to Berto, that all goes out the window if he loses his December 31 exhibition match with Nasukawa in Japan.
One bright spot that has endeared boxing fans from around the globe are the championship fights that finish up each calendar year from Japan. The popular New Year’s Eve celebrations are shared with the rest of the world with their most talented title holders and hopefuls showcased. This year is no different and on some level more anticipated than year’s past with the level of competition elevated, and more eyes ready to watch as streaming services pick up the action for the West.
Tenshin Nasukawa, the 20-year-old Japanese kickboxing superstar, is only a few days away from his three-round exhibition with former five division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Their bout, which is being fought under traditional boxing rules, is the headline bout of the upcoming RIZIN 14 card - taking place at the Saitaima Super Arena, just outside Tokyo, Japan, on New Years Eve.
2018 was filled with plenty of trash talk from active fighters. But retired fighters, now full-time promoters - Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya - traded heated words throughout the entire year. Mayweather and De La Hoya have had a hostile relationship since their record setting pay-per-view fight in 2007 - which Mayweather won by way of a twelve round split decision.
Two-division world champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez would absolutely entertain a rematch with Floyd Mayweather once again, in order to avenge a 2013 twelve round decision loss. Canelo believes Mayweather is hurting the credibility of the sport with some of his recent fights.
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is no fan of Floyd Mayweather. Wilder has been speaking out against Mayweather in the last week or so - after Mayweather made certain statements during Wilder's recent world title defense against Tyson Fury.
LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Tenshin Nasukawa formally announced their New Year's Eve exhibition match on Thursday at the Mayweather Boxing Club. The bout is scheduled for a total of 3 rounds that will be 3 minutes each like a traditional boxing match. The fight will take place on a Rizin Fighting Federation card in Japan.
LAS VEGAS, NV - BoxingScene.com and other members of the media were on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club where Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Tenshin Nasukawa formally announced their three round boxing exhibition that will take place on December 31st at the Saitama Prefecture Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Rizin Fighting Federation will promote the event in association with One Entertainment and One Entertainment.
Floyd Mayweather Video Interview - Undefeated boxing legend Floyd "Money" Mayweather and sensational RIZIN Fighting Federation star Tenshin Nasukawa will battle in a special exhibition fight on New Year's Eve from Saitama Prefecture Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.