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Floyd Mayweather stopped combined martial artist Mikuru Asakura within the second spherical of the pair’s exhibition boxing match in Japan on Saturday (24 September).
Boxing icon Mayweather, 45, has competed in a lot of exhibition fights since retiring unbeaten as an expert boxer in 2017, and his conflict with Asakura, 30, proved one of many extra entertaining. The bout on the Saitama Super Arena in Asakura’s dwelling nation was scheduled for 3 three-minute rounds, and a enjoyable opening body gave approach to an much more aggressive second spherical, by which Mayweather dropped Asakura with the ultimate punch earlier than the bell. It was a proper cross that clipped Asakura on the ear and despatched the Japanese fighter sprawling, and the MMA star was unable to beat referee Kenny Bayless’ depend.
Prior to the stoppage, Mayweather made some extent of staying mild on his ft, with southpaw Asakura drawing huge reactions out of the American with feints. In the second spherical, the depth elevated after Mayweather landed a clear, step-in proper cross to the top of Asakura. The shot led Asakura to fireplace again with higher intent and attempt for a sequence of stern hooks within the clinch. After Bayless separated the fighters, Mayweather utilized stress by backing up Asakura, who retaliated together with his greatest spell of the combat, showing to stun Mayweather considerably. Both fighters then related with a lot of straight punches within the last seconds of the second spherical, with Mayweather dropping Asakura on the bell and leaving the combined martial artist unable to beat Bayless’ depend. Re-live updates from Mayweather vs Asakura, beneath.
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Floyd Mayweather stops MMA star Mikuru Asakura in exhibition combat in Japan
The American, 45, completed his 30-year-old opponent with the ultimate punch of the second spherical
Alex Pattle25 September 2022 07:05
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Asakura (left) had his moments in his temporary bout with Mayweather
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Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:49
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Floyd Mayweather (left) stopped Mikuru Asakura within the second of three scheduled rounds
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Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:45
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“I’m happy we were able to give the fans excitement tonight. Thanks for having me, I’ll be back.”
Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:42
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“I would like to thank the whole country of Japan, an incredible country,” Mayweather says.
“A round of applause for this incredible competitor right here.
“Another unbelievable experience. I’m just happy to be here, thanks again.”
Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:41
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The last punch that Mayweather threw appeared to catch Asakura on the ear. The Japanese arguably tried to face too rapidly, too.
Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:40
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A enjoyable first spherical. More huge reactions from Mayweather when Asakura feints, however the American does land a clear, step-in proper hand to the top!
That’s among the best photographs to date. Asakura undoubtedly felt it, as he now tries to fireplace again and finally ends up getting bodily in shut. Referee Kenny Bayless quickly separates the fighters.
Mayweather targets the physique and lands twice in fast succession. The 45-year-old is urgent ahead now and lands to the top once more.
Asakura comes ahead himself and connects with a few harsh headshots! Mayweather is smiling again on the Japanese… Good head motion from Mayweather to get off the ropes. Mayweather is warned for a low blow.
A very aggressive spherical ends with each males touchdown a number of straight photographs up high, simply earlier than the bell!
WOW! Mayweather drops Asakura with the ultimate punch of the spherical… and Asakura received’t beat the depend!!!
Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:37
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Asakura comes out in a southpaw stance. Mayweather parries just a few jabs and stays mild on his ft.
The American slings a jab of his personal onto the chin of Asakura, who responds with a fierce hook to the physique. Another jab lands for Mayweather, who then nearly blocks a left cross from Asakura.
Lots of huge reactions from Mayweather when Asakura feints. The American blocks a heavy left hook together with his again in opposition to the ropes.
Asakura taunts the American, who then lands a stern proper hand up high. Another proper by Mayweather, this one touchdown to the physique. One extra.
Asakura curls a left hook simply previous Mayweather’s head. He does seem to land a proper hook, although, moments later. A proper hand appears to simply about join for Mayweather on the bell.
Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:32
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And right here we go, Mayweather vs Asakura is reside!
Alex Pattle25 September 2022 06:27
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