"Money" Mayweather has hinted on social media he was pocketing $9 million for the fight, meaning he earned around $4.5 million per minute for the spectacle. The rules were very strictly defined: three, three minute bouts and boxing only -- kickboxer Nasukawa was reportedly facing a $5 million fine if he aimed a kick at Mayweather. Mayweather, a legend in the boxing world, has a perfect 50-0 record with 27 knockouts. Virtually unknown outside the kickboxing ring in his own country, Nasukawa from Chiba near Tokyo also boasts an unbeaten record. - On-off fight -This is the second time Mayweather has been coaxed out of retirement.

Source: Standard Digital December 31, 2018 15:33 UTC