Floyd Mayweather Will Ride Ring Again September, But Not Conor McGregor's Law

Floyd Mayweather. (Photo: Instagram @floydmayweather)

JAKARTA - Floyd Mayweather is confirmed to return to the ring. However, not to fight Conor McGregor.

Mayweather will face popular MMA and YouTuber fighter from Japan, Mikuru Asakura, in his latest exhibition fight.

This marked the fourth exhibition of boxers with a perfect 50-0 record since retiring in 2017. Previously, he faced Tenshin Nasukawa and YouTuber-class kickboxers Logan Paul and Don Moore.

This fight took place on September 25. The duel between Mayweather and Asakura at Saitama Super Arena.

When many people doubted his decision, Mayweather was not worried that his move would tarnish his reputation.

"My legacy has been carved on a rock, as I said before. However, it will be something good to go around the world and entertain people from all walks of life," Mayweather said as quoted by The Sun.

"I'm pretty sure he's going out and doing the best, like every guy does. My job is to go out there, be myself, have fun and do what I do best. This September we're going to have fun and entertain people."

Meanwhile, Asakura, who plunged into the badminton class Rizin Fighting Federation, believes he can beat Mayweather. He came up with a 16-3 fighting record.

"My name is Mikuru Asakura and I will fight Floyd Mayweather. I am an MMA fighter, but I will use this opportunity to improve my name and value internationally," said Asakura.

"I will win this fight," he continued.