Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul square up following a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for Mayweather's exhibition bout against Logan Paul on June 6. AFP
Floyd Mayweather is confronted by Jake Paul following a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for Mayweather's exhibition bout against Logan Paul on June 6. AFP
Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul scuffle after Paul took Mayweather's hat during a media day for Mayweather's fight against Logan Paul. AFP
Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul scuffle after Paul took Mayweather's hat during a media day for Mayweather's fight against Logan Paul. AFP
Floyd Mayweather appears to throw a punch at Jake Paul scuffle as the pair scuffle following the media day for Mayweahter's exhibition bout with Logan Paul. AFP
Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul scuffle after Paul took Mayweather's hat during a media day for Mayweather's fight against Logan Paul. AFP
Floyd Mayweather is held back by security after a scuffle with Jake Paul. AFP
Floyd Mayweather is held back by security after a scuffle with Jake Paul. AFP
Logan Paul is restrained by security while people clash during a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens, Florida. AFP
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Floyd Mayweather, Jake Paul and Logan Paul scuffle after Jake took Mayweather's hat. AFP
Floyd Mayweather reacts as Jake Paul takes his hat during a media day for Mayweather's fight against Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium. AFP
Floyd Mayweather reacts before Jake Paul took his hat during a media day for Mayweather's fight against Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium. AFP
Floyd Mayweather was involved in a chaotic brawl on Thursday during the build-up to next month's fight with Internet star Logan Paul as tempers boiled over at a press conference in Miami.
The undefeated 44-year-old former welterweight world champion reacted angrily at the Hard Rock Stadium after Paul's brother, Jake, grabbed his cap during a TV interview.
Mayweather chased down the Paul brothers and punches appeared to be thrown in a melee involving a scrum of security staff. Mayweather unleashed an expletive-laden tirade during the incident.
Insults had already been traded in an earlier confrontation, with Logan Paul taunting Mayweather by referencing his 2011 domestic violence case. Mayweather served two months of a three-month sentence after attacking an ex-girlfriend.
Mayweather, meanwhile, claimed he would fight - and beat - both Paul brothers on the same night before the event erupted into violence.
Logan Paul had to be pulled away from the melee by his entourage while Mayweather continued to vent his fury before he too was hustled away.
Before the brawl, Logan Paul said he firmly believed he could do what no boxer had ever done before and beat Mayweather.
"After this fight I don't want anyone to tell me something is impossible," Paul told AFP. "I am representing the guy who was counted out, the guy who believed in himself so much that his unrelenting belief in himself propelled him to success. That's me. I don't just think I can beat him. I know I can beat him."
Mayweather meanwhile accused the Paul brothers of failing to show him respect.
"You can't keep crossing the line, keep touching me, taking my hat off, touching my shoes," Mayweather said following the skirmish. "There is a thing called respect and a thing called disrespect. I am not going to tolerate any disrespect.
"I know how to sell a fight but you cannot cross the line. They can say certain things about me, I can say things about them. But what I won't do is push or touch anyone."
Thursday's event gave no further information about specifics of next month's fight such as number of rounds or what size gloves would be used.
Paul, 26, first ventured into white-collar boxing in a bout with British YouTuber KSI in 2018 that reportedly generated 1.3 million pay per view buys worldwide, before a rematch in 2019 in Los Angeles.
Mayweather, meanwhile, has not fought in an officially sanctioned boxing bout since beating mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor by technical knockout in a money-spinning 2017 superfight in Las Vegas.
Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) came out of retirement for that fight after hanging up his gloves two years earlier following an unbeaten career spanning three decades.
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
THREE POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS
Khalfan Mubarak
The Al Jazira playmaker has for some time been tipped for stardom within UAE football, with Quique Sanchez Flores, his former manager at Al Ahli, once labelling him a “genius”. He was only 17. Now 23, Mubarak has developed into a crafty supplier of chances, evidenced by his seven assists in six league matches this season. Still to display his class at international level, though.
Rayan Yaslam
The Al Ain attacking midfielder has become a regular starter for his club in the past 15 months. Yaslam, 23, is a tidy and intelligent player, technically proficient with an eye for opening up defences. Developed while alongside Abdulrahman in the Al Ain first-team and has progressed well since manager Zoran Mamic’s arrival. However, made his UAE debut only last December.
Ismail Matar
The Al Wahda forward is revered by teammates and a key contributor to the squad. At 35, his best days are behind him, but Matar is incredibly experienced and an example to his colleagues. His ability to cope with tournament football is a concern, though, despite Matar beginning the season well. Not a like-for-like replacement, although the system could be adjusted to suit.
TWISTERS
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Starring: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos
Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool
Arsenal 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Burnley 1-0 Brighton
Manchester United 4-1 Fulham
West Ham 3-2 Crystal Palace
Saturday fixtures:
Chelsea v Manchester City, 9.30pm (UAE)
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur, 11.45pm (UAE)
Cricket World Cup League 2
UAE results Lost to Oman by eight runs Beat Namibia by three wickets Lost to Oman by 12 runs Beat Namibia by 43 runs
UAE fixtures Free admission. All fixtures broadcast live on icc.tv
Tuesday March 15, v PNG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium Friday March 18, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium Saturday March 19, v PNG at Dubai International Stadium Monday March 21, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium
Du Football Champions
The fourth season of du Football Champions was launched at Gitex on Wednesday alongside the Middle East’s first sports-tech scouting platform.“du Talents”, which enables aspiring footballers to upload their profiles and highlights reels and communicate directly with coaches, is designed to extend the reach of the programme, which has already attracted more than 21,500 players in its first three years.
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
The specs
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The biog
Family: Parents and four sisters
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing at American University of Sharjah
A self-confessed foodie, she enjoys trying out new cuisines, her current favourite is the poke superfood bowls
Likes reading: autobiographies and fiction
Favourite holiday destination: Italy
Posts information about challenges, events, runs in other emirates on the group's Instagram account @Anagowrunning
Has created a database of Emirati and GCC sportspeople on Instagram @abeermk, highlight: Athletes
Apart from training, also talks to women about nutrition, healthy lifestyle, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure
