Floyd Mayweather says he and Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa will meet after all - but only in a nine-minute New Year's Eve exhibition with no judges, no official record and no kicking.

Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa is desperate to get his hands (and feet) on Floyd Mayweather in their New Year's Eve three-round fight. 

Floyd Mayweather is rich, and he wants everyone to know it - his nickname is 'Money', after all - however his latest show of wealth is remarkable by even his standards. His fleet of cars is worth more than £1.5m.

Floyd Mayweather emphatically finished Tenshin Nasukawa inside the first round of their 'exhibition'. he retired American boxer dropped his Japanese opponent.

Mayweather, 41, a former five-weight world champion who retired from boxing with a perfect professional record of 50-0 last year, saw off an opponent 21 years his junior.

Floyd Mayweather earned himself a handy New Year's bonus on Monday night as he returned to the ring with a first-round stoppage of Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition fight in Japan.

The Japanese kickboxer was comprehensively beaten by Mayweather on New Year's Eve, getting knocked down three times before his team threw in the towel inside 140 seconds.

Manny Pacquiao may be training for an upcoming fight with one brash American - but the Filipino legend still couldn't resist a dig at another. Pacquiao defends his welterweight title against Adrien Broner.

Terence Crawford, Errol Spence Jnr, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman and even Mikey Garcia - Manny Pacquiao's options at welterweight read like a who's who of American fighting talent.

Manny Pacquiao showed age is just a number as he produced an impressive onslaught over Adrien Broner to retain his WBA 'regular' welterweight title by unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

Boxing fans were more concerned with any rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Pacquiao and the Filipino wasted no time in calling his American rival out during his post-fight interview.

Floyd Mayweather was joined by a mystery female companion for the LA Lakers' clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The American boxing legend was courtside.

Zahid Khan was jailed for 10 years for a £500,000 car registration plate scam. But the 31-year-old fled the UK before being jailed in his absence for ten years and is now boasting of life on the run

Floyd Mayweather said that Conor McGregor is the 'knockout version' of himself. The American boxing legend opened up to comedian Kevin Hart about his career whilst the pair soaked in ice baths.

In Floyd Mayweather's latest Instagram post, the 41-year-old shows piles of cash at his feet as he stands clad in gold, covered in diamond jewellery as he drinks from a golden goblet.

Floyd Mayweather claims he will make $80m this year from exhibition fights alone. The 41-year-old is returning to Japan for a bout in July after facing Tenshin Nasukawa on New Year's Eve.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao both teased fans with the prospect of a rematch after posting near-identical videos of themselves in the gym. A rematch has long been rumoured.

The 44-year-old mom-of-four has been making the most of the nightlife in Los Angeles since filing for divorce - for the second time - from her husband of 21 years basketball legend Scottie Pippin, 53.

The Girls Trip star looked stunning in a plunging dress, as she whispered into Montana's ear at the birthday bash which was at the Reserve nightclub in Downtown Los Angeles

Floyd Mayweather and Deontay Wilder were among a number of stars in Texas on Saturday night as Errol Spence Jr dominated Mikey Garcia in their blockbuster welterweight showdown.

Floyd Mayweather is set for another enormous payday in Japan as the 'Money Man' is targeting another lucrative exhibition. He banked £7million for a first round knockout last year.

Tyson Fury versus Deontay Wilder II is being projected to eclipse the $600million (£476m) amassed in revenue when Floyd Mayweather Jnr fought Manny Pacquiao in 2015.

Floyd Mayweather has launched an attack on his critics while posing with $2m in cash on social media. Mayweather earned the moniker 'Money Man' during a glittering career in the ring.

Floyd Mayweather was dropped only once during two unbeaten decades in professional boxing, but already in retirement the 42-year-old has hit the floor harder than he ever did in the ring. 

Floyd Mayweather paid tribute to late Hall of Fame boxer and American great Pernell Whitaker after he was killed aged 55 after being hit by a car in Virginia Beach.  

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The 40-year-old is still eager to extend his illustrious career and has discussed plans for bouts in 2020. Pacquiao has long been chasing a rematch with retired fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The fighter had posted a clip of himself showing off his multi-million pound possessions, and urged his followers to 'catch up' whilst revelling in the price tag.

Floyd 'Money' Mayweather lived up to his nickname by reportedly tipping every chef £235 after enjoying dinner with friends in Las Vegas this past week.

The heavyweight boxer was pictured with the undefeated welterweight former world champion at a Jewel nightclub in Sin City on Wednesday as he looked to blow off steam.

Mayweather's news was quickly reposted on Twitter by UFC chief Dana White, leading to talk that the pair could work together and the boxer could cross over to MMA for his sensational return.

Floyd Mayweather revealed he gifted his oldest daughter, Iyanna, a $152,500 car for Christmas. Instagram photos show the car as a 2020 AMG G 63 SUV built by Mercedes-Benz.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been accused of assaulting a man who asked for a picture outside a Miami hotel a day before the Super Bowl, but video of the incident does not show any physical contact.

Fury and Wilder renew their rivalry in Las Vegas on Saturday with plenty of unanswered questions after their epic first fight in December 2018 ended in a controversial split decision draw.

Newcastle United supporters feel they have been punching below their weight for years but one boxing legend has revealed that he would like to change that.

Josie Harris, 40, has been praised for her 'great spirit' after she was found dead in a car outside her home on Tuesday night. She was suing her ex Floyd Mayweather for $20million in a defamation lawsuit.

Floyd Mayweather has suffered a second personal heartbreak in a matter of days after his uncle Roger, who played an integral role in his fabled career, passed away age 58.

Mayweather has not fought professionally since 2017 and has now revealed his desire to make a career change and move to the other side of the pads.

Floyd Mayweather has been out of the boxing ring since a victory over Conor McGregor in August 2017. But the undefeated boxer has signed a deal which could see him face legends of the past.

Ever a man of the people. That was the key to that roaring following which it took time for the Americans to grasp as the tens of thousands hit Sin City for Mayweather fight week.

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Hamed won the WBO, IBF and WBC world titles and had his own boxing video game but since retirement, Prince has spent time behind bars following a high-speed car crash.

Floyd Mayweather has drawn criticism after ignoring lockdown rules to train and spar with members of his team at his boxing gym in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Amir Khan has revealed the details of conversation he had with Floyd Mayweather and explained how he had planned to beat the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world

The two men had traded verbal blows for six long years but this was the first time they'd met. Their eyes locked across a basketball court and they gave each other a nod that said it was time to do business.

Andrew Milroy died from a single stab wound to the chest in Lloret de Mar during the early hours of yesterday morning.

Suzanne Cassidy, 26, (pictured) from Glasgow, only survived by grabbing the side of the boat as the razor-sharp blades hacked into her leg.

A pilot onboard a plane flying from Bangkok to Novosibirsk in western Siberia died from a heart attack, transportation prosecutors said Friday.

Researchers studying a potentially more lethal, airborne version of bird flu have suspended their studies because of concerns the mutant virus they have created could be used as a devastating form of bioterrorism or accidentally escape the lab.

The devices were hidden inside inside motorbikes and cars and detonated by mobile phones.

British citizens currently in Mali, in west Africa are being urged to leave after the Foreign Office has changed its travel advice.