Floyd Mayweather Jr invokes race in conversations about retirement ahead of exhibition fight

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Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is undefeated in his professional career, winning 50 fights and 15 world titles.

At 46, he still takes part in exhibition matches, with his latest fight against the grandson of American crime boss John Gotti set to take place next month.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. speaks during a news conference announcing an exhibition boxing bout against mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura at The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada, on June 13, 2022. (Getty Images)

Mayweather spoke with Fox News Digital on Thursday about the June 11 fight with John Gotti III, which will take place at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

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"When you’re getting ready for an exhibition, it's totally different," Mayweather explained of his training.  "Because when everything is on the line for a fight, it's about feeding your family. It's about being victorious. It’s about history." 

"As far as when you're doing an exhibition, it's about entertaining the people," he continued. "Of course, even in a regular fight, it's about entertaining, but it's a little different. When I’m training for an exhibition, it just keeps me in shape, keep me working out, my cardio." 

Mayweather's last professional victory came in August 2017 against MMA legend Conor McGregor, a fight he won in the 10th round via TKO. Since then, he’s competed in several exhibitions, most recently against former Bellator MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers in February. 

Mayweather, left, and Aaron Chalmers square off during their exhibition fight at The O2 in London on Feb. 25, 2023. (Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty