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A building is purchased on Sixth Avenue, on the corner of 47th Street, in Manhattan

Floyd Mayweather, the boxing champion with a 50-0 career record, has once again shown that he has no qualms about splashing the cash. The American boxer, who boasts on his social networks of his acquisitions (he collects high-end cars, watches, poses with wads and wads of bills…), is one of the sportsmen who has earned the most money in the history of sport (more than 1.2 billion).

If in October it was revealed that he had spent more than $402 million to buy 60 New York buildings that will have more than 1,000 affordable homes in Upper Manhattan and that in November he acquired a stake in the Versace Mansion in Miami, now he has spent more than $20 million of his wealth to acquire a building on Sixth Avenue, according to TMZ.Floyd Mayweather

This property is located on a corner at Sixth Avenue and 47th Street in Manhattan. It has offices, a diamond buying and selling store… and even a large billboard, the kind that delights tourists who flock to the Big Apple

“When I was young I used to shop at that Diamond store. I never thought I would end up owning this important property at the entrance to 47th Street. With hard work and dedication anything is possible,” Mayweather said in a statement. The boxer’s wealth is estimated to have reached $1.5 billion in 2024.

Floyd Mayweather has assured that generational wealth stays in his family for years to come.

‘TBE’ hung up his gloves in 2017 after pocketing a mammoth $1.2billion (£800m) in career earnings, making him the highest-paid boxer of all time.

Over the years, Mayweather has splashed his cash on various lavish items such as a £40,000 diamond-encrusted iPod, a £10,000 one-of-a-kind golf buggy and a fleet of supercars worth over £20m.

But more recently he has focused his outgoings on building up a large property portfolio for long-term investment.

His vast property empire includes a Las Vegas mansion he bought for $10m (£7.6m), a $18m (£13.8m) Miami Beach compound in the Palm Island conclave and a $402m (£309m) block of New York apartments.floyd mayweather jr Jon Jones

However, his most recent $20m (£15.9m) purchase has been gifted to his three-year-old grandson, Kentrall Gaulden Jr.

Mayweather has entered into an agreement to purchase a prominent building in New York City for ten figures.

The property is located on 6th Avenue and 47th Street in Manhattan and comes complete with offices, a diamond exchange, and a large, income-generating billboard.

Mayweather regularly frequented the diamond district, which is now owned by his grandson.

“I never thought I would end up owning this important property at the entrance of 47th street…

“Through hard work and dedication anything is possible.”

Mayweather uploaded a video of him gifting the building to his grandson to his Instagram

“You are the first kid that owns a building in the diamond district in New York City.”Floyd Mayweather

Kentrall smiled and wrapped his arms around his grandad.

‘Money Mayweather’ may be flashing his cash now but it wasn’t always this way.

The five-weight world champion grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with six relatives in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

“When people see what I have now, they have no idea of where I came from and how I didn’t have anything growing up,” he told Mercury News in 2007.

His story now serves as a reminder of how boxing can change lives.

Bob Arum has seen it all in the sport of boxing, including one of its biggest stars in history, Floyd Mayweather.

Though there was no love lost between the promoter and fighter when Mayweather split from Top Rank and went out on his own, Arum saw up close and personal just how skillful the 47-year-old was in his prime.

Famously, no man could beat Floyd in the ring, though some came close. He retired with a perfect 50-0 record with victories over the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley.

The latest dominant American in the sport is one Terence Crawford, the switch-hitting four-division world champion whom Arum also promoted before a split.

The 93-year-old promoter was asked about a fantasy match-up between Crawford and Mayweather by ES News and confidently backed the current champion.Floyd Mayweather

“Crawford [would beat Mayweather]. Crawford fighting, a guy his size, is unique because one thing that he has that other fighters don’t have is that he’s totally ambidextrous. So when he shifts from orthodox to southpaw he’s equally effective either way.

Crawford feels similarly, backing himself to beat any fighter from any era. A bout with Mayweather is resigned to debate, but one difficult test that may not be is Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

‘Bud’ has been vocal in his pursuit of a fight with the Mexican, for which he would have to jump up a further two weight classes, and will likely make an offer for it to happen at the turn of the year.

Simone Biles is flipping the script once again—this time, it’s all about her hair! From changing the way people think about mental health to proving that age is just a number with her Olympic victories at 27, she’s always ahead of the game. And of course, her style is always on point, whether it’s with fashion statements or rocking a fresh new look. Now, when it comes to her hair, Simone’s not shy about it. She’s been known to say, “Don’t come for me about my hair,” and honestly, we get it. Her hair is gorgeous, and right now, she’s fully in her bob era.

On November 19, after wrapping up her GOAT Tour, Simone shared a selfie on Instagram Stories, showing off her new chin-length bob. It’s got soft waves and a deep side part, a total switch-up from the long middle-parted hair she’s been sporting all summer and fall. She didn’t just stop at the hair though, she paired it with a super chic off-duty outfit: a black long-sleeve jersey shirt worn as a mini dress and thigh-high silver boots. And of course, those eye-catching necklaces of hers just took the whole look to the next level. Talk about slaying it.

Simone Biles

Fast forward to November 30, and Simone shared another mirror selfie, this time with her husband, Jonathan Owens. They were dressed down in neutral sweatpants and long-sleeve shirts, but once again, Simone’s bob was the star. She styled it with soft curls at the edges, giving it that effortlessly chic vibe. “I cut my hair,” she captioned the shot, and it was clear she was loving the new look. Just a few days before, she wore her hair in a high ponytail for Jonathan’s Thanksgiving Day football game. Simone’s switching things up, and it’s looking amazing.

Jake Paul has declared that he is retired from influencer boxing and that his former rival AnEsonGib is now the best in the world after the Brit’s recent victory

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has boldly declared AnEsonGib as the top influencer boxer in the world, attributing it to his own retirement from the sport. With an impressive professional record of 11-1, ‘The Problem Child’ has made a splash on the boxing scene since stepping into the ring four years ago.

The 27-year-old boasts victories over big names like Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Ben Askren. In his latest bout, he claimed a unanimous decision win against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson.

Mike Tyson

Post-fight, Paul confessed that despite their heated exchanges before the match, he had no desire to knock out Tyson once he realized the boxing legend was struggling due to his age. “I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt,” he reflected.

“There was a point where he (Tyson) was not engaging back, I could just tell his age was showing a little bit. That violence war thing… that went away as the rounds went on.

“People just love to hate me. I intentionally say things for people to hate. That’s what I like to do. If people want to see more… give me a couple of months. I tried to give the best fight I possibly could. When someone’s just surviving in the ring, it’s hard to make it exciting. I don’t care what people have to say. It is what it is.”

Before he became a household name in the boxing world, ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul had already thrown punches against fellow influencer boxers. He first stepped into the ring for an exhibition match against Deji in 2018 and then made his professional debut against social media personality AnEsonGib four years prior.

Jake Paul

After securing a victory by stoppage over Gib, Paul faced off with former NBA star Nate Robinson, knocking him out in the second round. Since those early days, Paul has squared off against several prominent figures in combat sports, aiming to make his mark in the boxing ring.

Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions recently announced that ‘The Problem Child’ has hung up his gloves in the influencer boxing realm, passing the torch to his one-time adversary, Gib. “Flashback Friday to when Jake Paul was an influencer boxer,” MVP reminisced on Instagram.

The rematch between boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has received the movie treatment.

‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently set to meet in a rematch in Saudi Arabia later this month. Just months removed from their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet for WBA (Super), WBO, IBO, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight gold. For those unaware, their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender.

The heavyweight showdown saw multiple momentum swings, until a dramatic ninth round. That frame saw Oleksandr Usyk brutalize, knockdown, and nearly finish Tyson Fury. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ fought on. Sadly for the Brit, Usyk never looked back after the knockdown. He outboxed Fury down the stretch, ultimately earning a split-decision victory.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk confirm undisputed heavyweight world  championship title fight will be next | Boxing News | Sky Sports

Just a few weeks out from their rematch, Turki Alashikh has taken to social media. On X, the Saudi Arabian boxing promoter released a movie-style trailer hyping up Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2. For what it’s worth, this is nothing new. Alalshikh has previously released trailers to promote other massive fights, including Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou in March.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury trailer released ahead of massive boxing rematch

Previous trailers released from Alalshikh have covered different genres, and this one takes a horror approach. In the brief teaser, Tyson Fury is haunted by his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in May. Meanwhile, the latter is still annoyed by ‘The Gpysy King’, noticing the Brit everywhere.

For what it’s worth, the trailer is very well-made and pretty entertaining. Fans can expect the heavyweight rematch to be the same, with Tyson Fury promising a more aggressive approach later this month. ‘The Gypsy King’ believes the way to beat the undefeated Ukrainian is to make it a fight, not a boxing match.

Ahead of the rematch, the Brit has promised a knockout win. However, fans and bettors aren’t as hot on the British star. According to the current betting line from MGM, Oleksandr Usyk is a slight -150 favorite for his return later this month. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is a +140 underdog for the heavyweight collision.

Darren Till once showed Tyson Fury the dangers of stepping into the octagon while he was considering a career change.

Towards the end of 2019, Fury was still locked in negotiations for a rematch with Deontay Wilder, which ended up happening the following February. He made his WWE debut while recovering from a cut, and would regularly call out then-UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

He would even claim he was willing to come to the UFC to make the fight happen, although that always seemed tongue-in-cheek. And he certainly was put in his place when he sparred with then-welterweight Till, who took him down with ease during their session.

Darren Till took down Tyson Fury during MMA training session

 Tyson Fury

A full video was released of the light sparring and drilling that Darren Till gave to Tyson Fury during 2019. The Scouse fighter, who was just about to face Kelvin Gastelum, showed him how to sprawl and ran him through some striking exercises.

Fury looked unbelievably powerful as he threw knees and elbows, but appeared to struggle a bit with the necessary movement to stuff a takedown. He noted that he may be able to make an oncoming attacker think twice about going for the legs with his fast hands, and went through extra training.

But when it came to moving the pace up in any way, Till was well able to find the legs and take Fury down, at which point he could make it into full mount. It was remarkable to see, given the massive size difference between the pair.

At the time, Till was fighting at 170lb and likely would have had to keep his walking around weight fairly close to that after a number of gruelling cuts. Meanwhile Fury was transitioning from the 253lb he was facing Otto Wallin to over 273lb when he took on Wilder.

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Now, Darren Till is fighting Tyson’s brother Tommy Fury

Five years on, and Till has agreed to a boxing fight with Tyson’s younger brother Tommy Fury. The pair announced their meeting last month with a press conference in London, and the fight is set for January in Manchester.

There appears to be no love lost between the two parties, with Till getting into a shoving match with not only Tommy but his dad John Fury at their Misfits Boxing launch event. And he has even noted that he would be willing to get disqualified and throw a kick to his rival’s head if he is losing on the night.

Lamont Roach Snr is buzzing with excitement, thrilled not just about his son’s shot at Gervonta Davis but also that the fight will unfold closer to home.

The father and trainer of junior lightweight titleholder Lamont Roach Jnr expressed his enthusiasm for the March 1 clash against lightweight titleholder Davis at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Roach Jnr, 29, claimed his WBA title in November 2023, dethroning Hector Luis Garcia on the David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade undercard. He returned in June, stopping previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory in eight rounds when headlining a ProBox TV broadcast in Washington, D.C.

Roach, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, holds a record of 25-1-1 (10 KOs). The matchup offers a compelling regional clash, with Davis, 30, boasting an undefeated 30-0 (28 KOs) record, hailing from Baltimore, Maryland — just an hour’s drive from Roach’s hometown.

“Excited to have a new date and location,” Roach Snr told BoxingScene. “Only right for the fight to be on this side of town. New York, here we come.”

Gervonta Davis

Davis, who fought only once in 2024, knocking out Frank Martin, is riding a four-fight knockout streak since going the distance with Isaac Cruz in December 2021. Both fighters emerged from the same regional boxing scene, adding another layer of intrigue to the bout as both teams know each other well.

“The Barclays Center will be straight fire that night,” Roach Snr said. “Two of the best young champions with history putting it on the line in their prime.”

Originally expected to take place on December 14 in Houston, the fight was rescheduled and will now serve as one of Premier Boxing Champions’ first marquee events of 2025. It will be their second pay-per-view of the year, following the David Benavidez-David Morrell card on February 1.

“Want to thank everyone who played a role in making this happen. Lamont Jnr will be more than ready for this great moment,” Roach Snr said, closing with the words he hopes to hear that night: “And the new …”

Long distance is not easy on the wallet.

Being a famous couple is hard as it is. The spotlight is constantly on you and your spouse, with every one of your movements being followed by the global media. Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens know what that’s all about. The legendary gymnast and NFL player have seen their marriage’s popularity grow by the second, and they’ve welcomed it for the most part.

Given how likable both Biles and Owens are, most of their press is good press. They seem to be okay with the media spotlight, so it hasn’t put a strain on their marriage. What has put a strain on their relationship, though, has been the time spent apart. Given their demanding and ever-changing schedules, they have spent an inordinate amount of their time in a “long distance marriage“.

Simone Biles

Biles has a mansion in Houston, and she has mentioned that her heart is in Texas. Her hometown and residence is Spring, Texas after all. But due to Owens playing for the Chicago Bears, Owens lives in the Windy City. In order to see each other frequently, Biles would have to move to Chicago permanently, but she has had other priorities, like her Gold Over America Tour, plus the Olympics in the summer.

Simone Biles does anything to see Jonathan Owens, even for a day

Given all of that, Biles recently revealed to Us Weekly that she sometimes takes a day trip on a plane just to see Owens. That’s exactly what she did for Thanksgiving this year.

According to information gathered by Essentially Sports from Amalfi Jets, the company Biles uses to charter private jets, those flights could cost up to $10,000 round trip.

Now, Biles and Owens make plenty of money from their jobs and endorsements, but those types of luxuries can add up. It goes to show that for love, both Biles and Owens are willing to do anything.

Tiger Woods will be in the Bahamas this week, and he’ll be seen plenty at Albany Golf Club at the Hero World Challenge. But the 15-time major champion isn’t playing in the 20-man field.

Woods is sidelined by his sixth significant back surgery of his career, coming back in September — a microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in the lower back.

On Sept. 13, Woods tweeted about the surgery, including saying, “The surgery went smoothly, and I’m hopeful this will help alleviate the back spasms and pain I was experiencing throughout most of the 2024 season,” he said. “I look forward to tackling this rehab and preparing myself to back to normal life activities, including golf.”

Just before Thanksgiving, Woods confirmed he wouldn’t be playing.

“I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge, but always look forward to being tournament host and spending the week with [title sponsor Hero Motor Corp.],” Woods tweeted in part.

Woods played in this tournament a year ago, finishing 18th in the 20-player field.

Tiger Woods

Scottie Scheffler won the event by three shots on 20-under total. The world No. 1 will defend his title starting on Thursday at Albany Golf Club.

As for when Woods might play golf again, there is no timeline. Woods played sparingly in 2024, competing only in the four men’s major championships. He made the cut in the Masters to finish 60th before missing the cut at the PGA Championship, US Open and The Open Championship. Woods has unlimited exemptions into all of the majors, save for the US Open, as a past champion. The USGA only awards 10-year exemptions to US Open winners, unlike the other three men’s majors, and Woods’ five-year US Open exemption as the 2019 Masters champion has expired.

Woods, though, is part owner and competitor in TGL, a new hybrid indoor golf league which starts in January. Woods is slated to play on the Jupiter Links Golf Club team, along with Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner. Their first match is January 14.

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