Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement for a special bout against rising kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa on December 31st at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Nasukawa, a 20-year-old undefeated kickboxer with a record of 27-0 and 21 knockouts, is set to face off against the legendary boxer.
The fight was announced during a press conference in Tokyo, but specific details about the match, such as whether it will be MMA or boxing, have not been revealed yet. Fans will have to wait for more information on the weight class and rules of the bout.
Mayweather stated to ESPN that more details about the fight will be disclosed later, sparking anticipation and speculation leading up to the event. Both fighters aim to deliver a unique experience to the audience, with Mayweather making a rare appearance in Japan for this special event.
The surprising announcement caught many off guard, with Rizin promoter Nobuyuki Sakakibara explaining that the collaboration with Mayweather aims to bring something extraordinary to the table and offer a new and exciting challenge for both athletes and fans.
