Floyd Mayweather was out shopping in London when things got really tense. He was talking about his support for Israel, and this made some people very upset. The Israel-Hamas war is a very sad and serious situation, with many innocent lives being hurt. Because of his beliefs, Floyd found himself in a tough spot. As things got heated, a group of people confronted him, and it even led to him being punched. Luckily, his bodyguards stepped in and helped him get out of the situation safely. Floyd is known for speaking his mind, but this time, it caused a lot of trouble.
In the video, you can see Floyd Mayweather being quickly escorted to a car by his security team while chaos erupts around him. The crowd shouts insults like “pssy” and “btty boy,” and one person even says Floyd got “punched up.” Despite the heated situation, Floyd doesn’t appear to be hurt as he is calmly driven away. His bodyguards made sure to protect him from the crowd’s anger, and the scene quickly settles down as he leaves the area. It was a tense moment in the streets of London.
As The Sun reports, a pack of around eight to ten people, along with 20 or so spectators cheering from the sidelines, surrounded Mayweather and decided it was time to test their moral superiority through the ancient art of… attempted assault.
A person who saw what happened told The Sun, “Someone said that Mayweather had been shopping when he was asked why he supported Israel. He doubled down and said he was proud to support the Jews.”
Can you believe that? How could anyone be upset about a man showing kindness to orphans and saying he’s proud to help the Jewish community? But instead of a nice conversation, they tried to hit him.
“Then someone took a swing at him because of that. It looked very targeted,” the witness told The Sun. It’s so strange, right? When you don’t agree with someone helping kids without parents, the best thing to do is punch them? These guys must be experts at street arguments! Nothing says “We’re right” like forming a group to attack someone just because they were shopping and being kind.
After the incident, things didn’t just stop with people trying to hurt Floyd. They also said some really mean things. One person said, “Floyd took a few hits, but his security was trying to push people back.”
But here’s the thing, Floyd is a super strong, who could’ve easily defended himself if he wanted, but he didn’t. He probably knew that fighting back would’ve been like trying to explain something really tricky with a broken toy. After that, his bodyguards helped him into a big black car, and they tapped the roof twice, almost like they were saying, “Let’s get out of here.” The car drove off, and the crowd was left behind.
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Floyd Mayweather Responds Back
Floyd Mayweather has made some people unhappy by showing support for Israel.
He has talked about how much he loves the country and how thankful he is for the warm welcome he received when visiting there earlier this year.
The boxing champ, who has never lost a match, has also opened businesses in Israel, saying it’s like a second home to him.
A person who saw what happened said that someone in the crowd tried to hit the world champion. But the champion said that it never really happened. He stayed calm and didn’t get hurt.
“Let me set the record straight… there’s no truth to the rumors going around,” Mayweather posted on Instagram on Tuesday. “I wasn’t punched or touched in any way. What you’re seeing is just my security doing their job to keep things under control.” He then explained his reason for being in the U.K.: a “quick 48-hour stop to do some shopping, and unfortunately, people let jealousy and negativity fuel false stories. I’m perfectly fine, and there’s really nothing more to it.”
Floyd Mayweather visited Israel, where he threw a barbecue for the soldiers. He also spent time talking with Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, about the country’s history.
“It was an honor to meet with you today. Your strength and courage are unmatched, and your commitment to protecting the Jewish people and citizens of Israel is truly inspiring. Keep using your voice and never back down,” Mayweather posted online after the meeting.
Mayweather said the trip was “deeply emotional” for him.
