Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather has launched a blistering verbal assault on Tesla and SpaceX magnate Elon Musk, branding the world's richest man a complete 'fraud' in the boxing world.
The undefeated champion's explosive comments come in response to rampant online speculation about a potential exhibition bout between Mayweather and Musk, following the tech billionaire's viral sparring video with podcaster Jayson Winer.
'He's Not a Real Fighter' - Mayweather's Scathing Dismissal
In a characteristically confident manner, 'Money' Mayweather utterly dismissed the notion that Musk poses any legitimate challenge in the ring. 'He's not a real fighter,' Mayweather stated unequivocally, pouring cold water on the internet-fueled hype surrounding Musk's foray into boxing.
The five-division world champion emphasised the vast gulf between social media antics and professional pugilism, suggesting Musk's endeavours were little more than a publicity stunt.
The Viral Spark: Musk's Sparring Session with Jayson Winer
The controversy ignited when footage surfaced of Elon Musk engaging in a light sparring session with Jayson Winer, a well-known podcaster and entrepreneur. The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, amassing millions of views and sparking frenzied debate about Musk's potential in combat sports.
This led to widespread online chatter, with many fans speculating about a potential big-money exhibition match between the unconventional billionaire and the boxing hall-of-famer.
Mayweather's Legacy vs. Musk's Novice Status
Mayweather, who retired with a pristine 50-0 record, contrasted his own legendary career with Musk's complete lack of professional fighting experience. The boxing great pointed to his decades of world-class competition against the sport's most elite athletes.
While acknowledging Musk's accomplishments in technology and business, Mayweather made clear that the boxing ring operates by entirely different rules - ones that billionaires cannot simply buy their way through.
The boxing community remains divided on the incident, with some viewing Mayweather's comments as protective of the sport's integrity, while others see it as missed opportunity for a spectacular crossover event that could attract unprecedented global attention.
