Once again, Floyd Mayweather will be stepping into a boxing ring for an exhibition bout. This time, he will face former sparring partner Don Moore. The fight will take place May 21 in Abu Dhabi inside the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
*The fight was supposed to take place on May 14, but it was postponed due to the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It was also supposed to take place on a helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
A bronze medalist in the 1996 Olympics, Mayweather made his pro debut that year. The man once called "Pretty Boy" has won titles in the super featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and light middleweight divisions. He retired with a record of 50-0 (27 KOs), Mayweather has faced some of the most legendary fighters in the world, including Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Jose Luis Castillo, Ricky Hatton and Shane Mosley. He initially retired in 2015 after beating Manny Pacquiao and Andre Berto.
Mayweather returned in 2017, beating MMA star Conor McGregor via TKO to earn that 50th win. His last exhibition fight was against Logan Paul in Miami in 2021. He went the distance in a fight that was not officially scored. Mayweather has also competed in another exhibition, beating kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa via TKO in 2018.
Moore competed in the ring from 1999 to 2016. He was trained by Floyd's late uncle Roger Mayweather. The last time he fought was in 2016, beating DeShaun Williams via knockout.
Here is a complete guide to Mayweather vs. Moore, including the start time, fight card, price and more.
When is Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore?
- Date: Saturday, May 21
- Start time: 2 p.m. ET
- Main event: 5 p.m. ET (approximately)
Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore will take place Saturday, May 21. The main card will start at 2 p.m. ET. The main event should begin around 5 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore
Fans can watch Mayweather vs. Don Moore on FITE.tv and LIVEnow.
Mayweather vs. Moore price: How much does the fight cost?
If fans buy the fight on FITE, they will pay $29.99. LIVEnow will produce the fight for $18.59.
In the U.K., the fight will be worth £14.99 on LIVEnow.
Where is Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore?
Mayweather and Moore will fight in Abu Dhabi inside the Etihad Arena on Yas Island
Etihad Arena was built in January 2021 and can hold up to 18,000 people. The arena became the home to the UFC during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Floyd Mayweather record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Feb. 24, 1977
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 72 inches
- Total fights: 50
- Record: 50-0 (27 KOs)
Don Moore record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Feb. 27, 1980
- Height: 5-10
- Reach: 67 inches
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 18-0-1 (12 KOs)
Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore fight card
- Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore (exhibition)
- Anderson Silva vs. Bruno Machado (exhibition)
- Badou Jack vs. Hany Atiyo
- Delfine Persoon vs. Elhem Mekhaled for the WBC super-featherweight title