Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Mayweather's 49th bout could end with a whimper (Reuters)

Undefeated WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and challenger Andre Berto pose during a news conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas September 9, 2015. REUTERS/Las VegasSun/Steve Marcus

By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Should Floyd Mayweather Jr. end his boxing career on Saturday as promised with his welterweight title defense against fellow American Andre Berto, he could well sign off with a whimper rather than a bang. In stark contrast to his previous fight, the much hyped megabout with Manny Pacquiao four months ago, the build-up to Mayweather's 49th appearance in the ring as a professional has lacked buzz and plenty of tickets are still available. In May, Mayweather earned more than $200 million from his so-called "Fight of the Century" with Pacquiao that became boxing's richest ever showdown.



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