‘Money’ Mayweather takes on ‘Ninja Boy’ kickboxer in Japan rumbleBy The Manila TimesTOKYO: US boxing superstar Floyd “Money” Mayweather fights undefeated Japanese kickboxing prodigy Tenshin Nasukawa on Monday, a New Year’s Eve multi-million-dollar rumble outside Tokyo to be held under boxing rules. It will also be boxing only — putting Nasukawa at a disadvantage, with the kickboxer reportedly liable to a $5 million fine if he aims a kick at Mayweather. At a pre-fight news conference, a relaxed-looking Mayweather said he could complete three rounds “in his sleep.”“It is all about entertainment. Even Mayweather appears impressed, describing his opponent as “an unbelievable talent” and praising his lithe, “gym rat” physique. Last year, he knocked out mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in the 10th round of a super-hyped boxing match.

Source: Manila Times December 31, 2018 00:22 UTC