Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is reportedly set to face a professional kickboxer in an exhibition bout before a potential rematch with longtime rival Manny Pacquiao.
According to sources close to the undefeated former world champion, Mayweather is finalizing plans for a high-profile crossover fight that is expected to generate significant global interest. The bout, which will likely follow the exhibition format he has adopted since retiring from professional boxing, is seen as a warm-up ahead of a possible blockbuster second meeting with Pacquiao.
Mayweather, who retired with a flawless 50-0 professional record, has remained active in the ring through exhibition contests against MMA fighters, YouTubers, and international stars. His crossover events have consistently drawn massive pay-per-view audiences and lucrative purses.
The proposed fight against the unnamed kickboxer is expected to blend boxing rules with entertainment elements, similar to his previous exhibitions. While the official date and venue are yet to be confirmed, promoters are reportedly targeting a global audience, possibly in the Middle East or Asia.
Meanwhile, speculation continues to grow about a long-awaited rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao. The pair first met in 2015 in what was dubbed the “Fight of the Century,” with Mayweather winning by unanimous decision. Although both fighters are now in their mid-to-late 40s, interest in a second showdown remains strong among fans.
If finalized, the kickboxer bout would serve as a stepping stone for Mayweather as he builds momentum toward what could be one of the most talked-about rematches in boxing history.
