Mayweather to fight kickboxer before Pacquiao rematch

Floyd Mayweather will fight veteran Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in an exhibition bout in June before his rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

2 Mar, 18:14 — 2 Mar, 22:10

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are two of the most iconic and successful boxers of their generation, whose previous bout was one of the highest-grossing fights in history. A rematch has been highly anticipated for years, making any news regarding their fight schedules significant. Mayweather's decision to take an exhibition fight against a kickboxer before a potential rematch adds an unusual twist to his preparation and the lead-up to such a monumental boxing event.

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