By Miguel Rivera
The head of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaiman, believes the possible return of Floyd Mayweather is "unnecessary", as he has no need to risk his undefeated record and his health after a great career.
Mayweather, 41 years old, last fought in August 2017, when he knocked out UFC superstar Conor McGregor in the tenth round at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The contest was Mayweather's first bout since nearly two years, with a decision over Andre Berto coming in September 2015.
After beating McGregor, Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing, with an undefeated record of 50-0, with 27 knockouts.
Earlier in the year, Mayweather discussed the idea of making his debut in mixed martial arts - but few people took it seriously and the topic eventually became forgotten after Mayweather backed away from heading in that direction.
The topic every took more seriously, was when Mayweather recently met with former rival Manny Pacquiao at a concert in Tokyo, to discuss the idea of a rematch. Mayweather decisioned Pacquiao in May of 2015 in what is still the most financially lucrative fight in boxing history.
Mayweather posted a video to social media where he's speaking with Pacquiao at the concert. A week later, Mayweather made it known that he was considering a multi-fight return - with one or two tune-ups taking place before a Pacquiao fight.
Sulaiman sees no reason for Mayweather make a return for any reason.
"Everyone saying it and talking about it (Floyd's return). I liked the fact that Mayweather was retired and positioned as a leader to set an example to the young people, that you have to retire at the top. Once you come back you put everything at risk. He is young.. he has money, health, work, opportunities.. every time you get into the ring you are playing with your life," Sulaiman said to ESPN Deportes.
