American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has been spotted in Lagos, Nigeria, during his visit to the country.
In a video circulating online, the former world champion is seen greeting people and saying, “What’s up, baby? We’re here in our motherland,” as he acknowledges his connection to Africa.
Mayweather’s visit to Nigeria comes ahead of the launch of the TMT Frontrow Fight Series Nigeria, a boxing development initiative aimed at discovering, training and promoting emerging Nigerian boxing talent.
The programme is expected to establish boxing academies and grassroots development programmes across Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other locations.
The first event under the series is planned for 2027, with Mayweather also expected to participate in a boxing event in Nigeria that year.
Mayweather, who retired from professional boxing in 2017 with an undefeated record of 50 wins, has continued to participate in exhibition bouts since stepping away from the sport.
Leave a Reply