The 10 worst celebrity boxing fights in history ranked, with Mayweather vs. Logan Paul at #1
One of the biggest fights of the year is happening tonight. And yes, you’ll be able to watch it in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the rest of the Middle East.
Retired boxer and one of the greatest of all time Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the boxing ring against YouTuber turned pro fighter Logan Paul in what has been deemed a ‘super exhibition’.
The fight will be happening in Miami, Florida at the Hard Rock Stadium.
In the Middle East, the fight will be available on PPV through Fanmio for a price of $49.99 or around AED 183.
The event will begin at 4:00 AM UAE time, with the main event starting at around 7:00 AM, so wake up early if you want to catch all the action.
Buy and watch the fight here.
As a bonus, every purchase will include a free fight shirt. After the fight, expect an email that will confirm size and choose shipping possibilities (which cost extra).
The purchase also enters you into a Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul video meet and greet, with 20 people set to win, and another five winners to get a signed boxing glove by the two.
The event can be streamed through Apple devices, Android, GoogleTV and Amazon’s firetv.
The event also includes an undercard fight between Badou Jack and Dervin Colina, “Swift” Jarrett Hurd vs. Luis Arias, and Chad Johnson vs. Brian Maxwell.
As it is an exhibition, there will be no official decision. The fight is for “bragging rights,” according to their billing.
“This whole thing is surreal. Everything about it. I told my manager and we kind of had an inside joke that until I get in the ring with him, I didn’t think this fight was happening. But I think it’s safe to say that I can believe it now. I think it’s happening. It’s fight week. I can’t imagine Floyd would back out now, but who knows? Old man fakes an injury. Gets scared of the big kid. I’m excited,” said Paul regarding the fight.
“Weight is great and we’re about at 195. Energy is great and I feel strong, fast, sharp. I have no complaints. This is the best shape I’ve ever been in. And I need to be because it’s an eight-round fight. It’s the longest fight I’ve ever fought. So I have to be ready,” he continued.
Paul has been working out at the historic 5th street gym, which he has been very excited about.
“There are greats who’ve fought in here. You have to put respect where respect is due. I just want to come in here and work my ass off. It’s such an honour to be in the presence of such great people in such a historic environment.”
Paul thinks the fight will be much different than the exhibition fights against Mayweather from Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez.
““I’m just not them. I’m not going in there at 155 pounds. I’m not going in there with the fight meaning the entire world to me. I have nothing to lose. This whole thing is going to be fun for me. I’m going to play with Floyd – gonna dog him and hit him hard. I’m going to break him down physically, mentally, everything. I don’t like comparing myself to other guys. As great as they might be, I’m not them.”
Mayweather has said in the past that he doesn’t intend to fight boxers again, so this is your only chance to see the boxing legend in action at this stage in his career. He’s also expressed interest in fighting Paul’s brother Jake, who has a fight set with former UFC champ Tyron Woodley set for the end of August.
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