Chris Robinson catches up with outspoken trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. outside of Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather, who just finished up a training session with Andre Dirrell, speaks on working with the talented 29-year old after speaking with 50 Cent. Floyd Sr. also speaks on the drama between 50 Cent and his son Floyd.
At the moment, former friends Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent are no longer down with one another, as they were even seen taking personal shots at one another on their personal Twitter accounts on Friday, November 2.
Adding to the confusion is the fact that former super middleweight title challenger Andre Dirrell has now hired the services of Floyd Mayweather Sr… Dirrell is promotionally aligned with 50 Cent, and it’s surprising to see Mayweather Jr.’s father now working with Dirrell.
Expect more news in the coming hours.
Chris Robinson catches up with Floyd Mayweather Sr. at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 2nd, 2012 at the weigh-in for his fighter Mickey Bey Jr., an undefeated lightweight contender, and Robert Frankel. Floyd Sr. discusses the recent news of his son Floyd Jr. teaming up with 50 Cent to create TMT (‘The Money Team’) Promotions, possibly working with Andre Dirrell, and much more.
The gym scene in Las Vegas has been heating up the past few weeks, with several world class fighters and upcoming prospects putting in serious work at various spots in the city.
Even Floyd Mayweather had time to swing by his gym for a few light workouts recently, creating further buzz for his May 4th return at the nearby MGM Grand.
The gyms are always full of chatter and one recent sighting that has gone unnoticed in boxing circles was the fact that former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal was seen training with Floyd Mayweather Sr.
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