• Five-weight former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, left, alongside former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, during a press conference at Dubai Sports Council. EPA
    Five-weight former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, left, alongside former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, during a press conference at Dubai Sports Council. EPA
  • Five-weight former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, left, alongside former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, during a press conference at Dubai Sports Council. EPA
    Five-weight former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather, left, alongside former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, during a press conference at Dubai Sports Council. EPA
  • Brazilian mixed martial artist Bruno Machado is set to take on UFC legender Anderson Silva at an upcoming exhibition boxing event in the UAE. EPA
    Brazilian mixed martial artist Bruno Machado is set to take on UFC legender Anderson Silva at an upcoming exhibition boxing event in the UAE. EPA
  • Former UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva attends a press conference at Dubai Sports Council. EPA
    Former UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva attends a press conference at Dubai Sports Council. EPA
  • American promoter and former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather. EPA
    American promoter and former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather. EPA
  • American boxer Don Moor. EPA
    American boxer Don Moor. EPA
  • Floyd Mayweather, right, and Anderson Silva, left, will feature in exhibition events in the UAE. AFP
    Floyd Mayweather, right, and Anderson Silva, left, will feature in exhibition events in the UAE. AFP
  • Floyd Mayweather will fight Don Moore in an exhibition event in the UAE. AFP
    Floyd Mayweather will fight Don Moore in an exhibition event in the UAE. AFP
  • Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva shake hands during a press conference in Miam. AFP
    Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva shake hands during a press conference in Miam. AFP
  • Floyd Mayweather attends game two of the NBA Western Conference play-offs at Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. AFP
    Floyd Mayweather attends game two of the NBA Western Conference play-offs at Footprint Centre in Phoenix, Arizona. AFP
  • Floyd Mayweather at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. EPA
    Floyd Mayweather at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. EPA
  • Floyd Mayweather enjoyed a 50-0 professional record. Reuters
    Floyd Mayweather enjoyed a 50-0 professional record. Reuters

Floyd Mayweather to fight on Burj Al Arab's helipad in world’s first NFT sports event


John McAuley
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The inaugural event in the new Global Titans Fight Series will take place next month in Dubai, at a rather notable location and featuring some of the most prominent names in combat sports. Here are the details.

What?

Global Titans Dubai – the first stop in a new series of fight nights comprising stars from the world of boxing and mixed martial arts.

Billed as the world’s first NFT (non-fungible token) pay-per-view sports event, the tagline reads: “The Showcase in the Skies of Dubai”. It comprises four boxing bouts, combining both exhibition fights and a world title clash.

When?

May 14 – from 10pm.

Where?

The helipad, Burj Al Arab.

Who?

The card is headlined by an exhibition bout between unbeaten former five-time world champion Floyd Mayweather (50-0) and “Dangerous” Don Moore, who like his lofty rival, is undefeated (19 pro bouts, the most recent coming in 2016).

The bill features another exhibition fight, with retired UFC great Anderson Silva against current UAE Warriors lightweight champion Bruno Machado, while former two-time world champion boxer Badou Jack takes on Egypt’s Hany Atiyo.

The night does boast a world championship bout, when former WBC female lightweight champion Delfine Persoon competes for another title. The Belgian boxer’s opponent will be confirmed this week.

  • Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado will take on UFC great Anderson Silva in exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad on May 14. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado will take on UFC great Anderson Silva in exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad on May 14. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Bruno Machado prepares for the exhibition match against UFC great Anderson Silva at the Burj Al Arab next month.
    Bruno Machado prepares for the exhibition match against UFC great Anderson Silva at the Burj Al Arab next month.
  • Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado trains for the fight against UFC great Anderson Silva.
    Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado trains for the fight against UFC great Anderson Silva.
  • Bruno Machado will take on UFC great Anderson Silva in an exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad next month.
    Bruno Machado will take on UFC great Anderson Silva in an exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad next month.
  • Bruno Machado will feature in an in exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad.
    Bruno Machado will feature in an in exhibition match on Burj Al Arab's helipad.
  • Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado trains for the match against UFC great Anderson Silva.
    Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado trains for the match against UFC great Anderson Silva.
  • Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado.
    Abu Dhabi-based fighter Bruno Machado.

How to watch in UAE?

The event is open to attend to a select few – as of Tuesday, organisers say there are only 10 of 40 ringside seats remaining - but is also available via an exclusive livestream pay-per-view for NFT ticket holders.

The NFT ticket includes limited-edition 3D collectibles that can be traded, special video content and official media from the event.

The show will be broadcast as well on pay-per-view on LIVENow and via a selection of other international broadcasters. In the UAE and Mena region, Starzplay will livestream the event at no extra cost to subscribers. For more information, go to www.global-titans.com.

Inside Burj Al Arab

  • The ceiling of the Royal Suite in the Burj Al Arab is 24K gold plated. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    The ceiling of the Royal Suite in the Burj Al Arab is 24K gold plated. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • The lobby of Burj Al Arab. The hotel has launched Inside Burj Al Arab, a 90-minute tour that takes visitors inside its most exclusive areas. Photo: Burj Al Arab
    The lobby of Burj Al Arab. The hotel has launched Inside Burj Al Arab, a 90-minute tour that takes visitors inside its most exclusive areas. Photo: Burj Al Arab
  • Inside Burj Al Arab has butlers giving guests a tour inside the luxury hotel. Photo: Burj Al Arab
    Inside Burj Al Arab has butlers giving guests a tour inside the luxury hotel. Photo: Burj Al Arab
  • A gold-plated television inside the living room. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    A gold-plated television inside the living room. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • The library inside the Royal Suite makes for a good photo opportunity. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    The library inside the Royal Suite makes for a good photo opportunity. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • The dining room inside the Royal Suite. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    The dining room inside the Royal Suite. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • A plush cushion inside the pink bedroom as part of the Royal Suite in the Burj Al Arab. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    A plush cushion inside the pink bedroom as part of the Royal Suite in the Burj Al Arab. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • A bathroom in the Royal Suite of the Burj Al Arab. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    A bathroom in the Royal Suite of the Burj Al Arab. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • A shower with 24K gold tiles. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    A shower with 24K gold tiles. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • The bed in the Royal Suite's queen bedroom, complete with a mirror on the ceiling. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    The bed in the Royal Suite's queen bedroom, complete with a mirror on the ceiling. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • Staff uniforms are displayed as part of the Inside Burj Al Arab tour. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    Staff uniforms are displayed as part of the Inside Burj Al Arab tour. Janice Rodrigues / The National
  • A Burj Al Arab replica within the hotel. It can be viewed from the Experience Suite. Janice Rodrigues / The National
    A Burj Al Arab replica within the hotel. It can be viewed from the Experience Suite. Janice Rodrigues / The National
Pharaoh's curse

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

Meydan Racecourse racecard:

6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes Listed (PA) | Dh175,000 1,900m

7.05pm: Maiden for 2-year-old fillies (TB) Dh165,000 1,400m

7.40pm: The Dubai Creek Mile Listed (TB) Dh265,000 1,600m

8.15pm: Maiden for 2-year-old colts (TB) Dh165,000 1,600m

8.50pm: The Entisar Listed (TB) Dh265,000 2,000m

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 1,200m

10pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 1,600m.

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Innotech Profile

Date started: 2013

Founder/CEO: Othman Al Mandhari

Based: Muscat, Oman

Sector: Additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies

Size: 15 full-time employees

Stage: Seed stage and seeking Series A round of financing 

Investors: Oman Technology Fund from 2017 to 2019, exited through an agreement with a new investor to secure new funding that it under negotiation right now. 

The bio

Job: Coder, website designer and chief executive, Trinet solutions

School: Year 8 pupil at Elite English School in Abu Hail, Deira

Role Models: Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk

Dream City: San Francisco

Hometown: Dubai

City of birth: Thiruvilla, Kerala

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

Arrogate's winning run

1. Maiden Special Weight, Santa Anita Park, June 5, 2016

2. Allowance Optional Claiming, Santa Anita Park, June 24, 2016

3. Allowance Optional Claiming, Del Mar, August 4, 2016

4. Travers Stakes, Saratoga, August 27, 2016

5. Breeders' Cup Classic, Santa Anita Park, November 5, 2016

6. Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park, January 28, 2017

7. Dubai World Cup, Meydan Racecourse, March 25, 2017

GOLF’S RAHMBO

- 5 wins in 22 months as pro
- Three wins in past 10 starts
- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
- 5th player in last 30 years to win 3 European Tour and 2 PGA Tour titles before age 24 (Woods, Garcia, McIlroy, Spieth)

Updated: April 27, 2022, 6:28 AM