According to Artur Beterbiev, FLOYD MAYWEATHER is doing himself a disservice by fighting Logan Paul.
The 50-0 legend, 44, will step back into the ring for an exhibition match with the YouTuber in Florida on Sunday.
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Floyd Mayweather abandoned himself by agreeing to fight Logan Paul, says Artur BeterbievPhoto credit: Rex
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The Russian lightweight star slammed Money for living up to his nickname despite so much successPhoto credit: Rex
His 50th professional fight was against Conor McGregor in August 2017 before defeating kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in her New Year’s Eve show in 2018.
And while YouTube celebrities taking steps into boxing – like Paul and younger brother Jake – are attracting money and audiences, Beterbiev is disappointed that, despite so much success in his career, Mayweather has left out greedy competitions.
The undefeated Russian WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion, 36, said, “I think fights like this make boxing more popular.
“For example, you don’t go to MMA or other martial arts. You go to boxing.
“I don’t think that’s a disservice. Mayweather was always looking for money.
“If you remember, he was even called Money. So he does everything for money.
“He’s not doing boxing a disservice with this fight. He’s more of a disservice to himself.
“And boxing will always be a great sport.”
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The showdown is taking place at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium this weekend and the fans are furious.
Paul made his professional boxing debut with a split decision loss to British YouTube rival KSI in November 2019.
But he is persistent, even though his Mayweather fight is considered an exhibition, they will “be at war” in the ring.
And the 26-year-old swore to “behead” the five-weight world champion in the first round.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “It’s not an exhibition. Which exhibition are eight three-minute laps? You know this is a fight.
“If Floyd didn’t want to rip my head off before my brother took his hat off, he’s trying to kill me now.
“It’s going to be a war. I won’t make it easy for him. We’ve been training our asses to fight this guy for eight months.
“I think I’ll go in there and behead him in the first round. And if it doesn’t happen, we’ll go into the second, third and fourth rounds.
“Who knows, it could go a long way, but it’s still going to be a fucking show.”
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Watch Floyd Mayweather hitpads and speedbag training for Logan Paul while YouTuber blows boxing legend “Pipsqueak”
