Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers LIVE RESULT: Lively fight goes the DISTANCE at the O2 – latest
FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Aaron Chalmers went all eight rounds in a lively exhibition fight.
Mayweather caught the ex-Geordie Shore star with his trademark shots over the bout, but Chalmers stuck in, finished strongly and smiled back at Money Mayweather.
As it was an exhibition, both men's hands were raised with no official winner.
The undercard was delayed for half an hour at a virtually empty O2 Arena.
But the Saudi Arabia atmosphere is expected to be the complete opposite when Jake Paul takes on Tommy Fury.
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Neville's hilarious Mayweather live stream
Gary Neville's live stream before the Carabao Cup final descended into chaos as Floyd Mayweather made a surprise appearance.
Neville, who was waiting for Jamie Carragher to get read, was left startled saying: "No word of a lie that is Floyd Mayweather. This is surreal.
"He can dump his car anywhere he wants that man. He's just thrown it in the middle of the road right in front of the bus, which is struggling like mad.
"You could not write this script, this is the best live video you're ever going to see.
"Meanwhile, Carragher hasn't even come out yet he is still in the jacuzzi."
STUB SNUB
Floyd Mayweather claimed tickets going on sale too late was to blame for the awful turnout at his UK debut.
It was the first time Mayweather has ever fought on British soil during a legendary career.
But the bout took place in front of a virtually empty 20,000-seat arena.
Speaking in his post-fight press conference, he said: “We did this in one month – not even four weeks.
“I think the tickets should’ve went on sale a lot faster.
“My new team is still learning. I have got to take my hat off to them, it’s not their fault.
“Here, we announced the fight and the tickets didn’t go on sale until a week or two weeks later.”
Mayweather hurt ‘bad’
Floyd Mayweather admitted that he could have broken a bone during the fight against Aaron Chalmers.
He said after the fight: “We razzle, we dazzle. I hurt my hand actually. [It was] when I was breaking with the hook.
“A lot of people don’t know.
“When I was breaking with the hook, that’s boxing language, I hurt my left hand, bad.”
Knoll it all
World's sexiest football fan Ivana Knoll showed her support for Floyd Mayweather at the O2.
The Croatian stunner was ringside for his fight with Aaron Chalmers.
And she shared her view on Instagram with a glam pic.
Meet Sammy-Jo Luxton
MMA and OnlyFans star Sammy-Jo Luxton made her boxing debut on Floyd Mayweather's undercard this weekend.
Mayweather, 46, took on Geordie Shore's Aaron Chalmers in an exhibition bout at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday.
Among those on the undercard was Muay Thai, MMA and boxing prospect Luxton, 23.
Earlier this month, she revealed she had signed with the Professional Fighter's League in a bid to further a career in MMA.
Luxton, also known as the "Ghetto Cinderella", beat another MMA star and boxing novice Hayley Barraclough, 32, via unanimous decision.
Ticket ticking off for Floyd
Floyd Mayweather believes so few tickets were sold for his fight against Aaron Chalmers because they went on sale too late.
He said: "We did this in one month - not even four weeks. I think the tickets should've went on sale a lot faster.
"It's just when we fight in the US, as soon as we announce the fight, tickets are on sale.
"Here, we announced the fight and the tickets didn't go on sale until a week or two weeks later.
"When you buy tickets over here, you don't really want to spend money. In America, we don't mind spending money."
SUNNY WEATHER
Floyd Mayweather lavished praise on ";unbelievable" UK boxing fans after beating Aaron Chalmers at the O2, despite barely anyone seeming to turn up.
Mayweather praised the fans after the fight and hinted at a possible return in the future.
He said: "I would like to thank all the UK fans. The fans are unbelievable.
"The UK is becoming the Mecca of boxing. Unbelievable fighters.
"I'm glad that I came… If the fans want me to come back, I'm coming back."
Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Tickets on the cheap
Tickets to watch Floyd Mayweather's fight with Aaron Chalmers were reportedly being sold for less than £5 to try and boost the number of people in attendance.
According to , one ticket-selling agency was offering subscribers the chance to go for just the price of the £4.95 booking fee.
The event was criticised as it was clear that it was not even close to selling out, with large sections of the 02 Arena empty.
Knoll in the stands
The World Cup's hottest fan Ivana Knoll was in attendance for the fight.
She posted a picture of herself ringside at the O2 Arena on .
Credit: Instagram - @knolldoll
Chalmers shows off black eye
Aaron Chalmers has spoken on social media on his way home following his fight with Floyd Mayweather.
He said on : "On the way back home after eight rounds with Floyd Mayweather. Got a little black eye.
"Don't feel too bad. What a week man, what a week."
Credit: Instagram - @aaroncgshore Chalmers 'dream' night
Credit: Instagram - @aaroncgshore 'Tough' Chalmers
Floyd Mayweather also admitted that Aaron Chalmers was as "tough as nails" after their bout.
He added: "We had fun for eight rounds and I’m glad that I came.
"What he has to do is work hard and believe in his skills, because he’s got a good chin and he’s a tough competitor."
Credit: EPA Mayweather hurt 'bad'
Floyd Mayweather admitted that he could have broken a bone during the fight against Aaron Chalmers.
He said after the fight: "We razzle, we dazzle. I hurt my hand actually. [It was] when I was breaking with the hook.
"A lot of people don’t know.
“When I was breaking with the hook, that’s boxing language, I hurt my left hand, bad."
Fans fury
Boxing fans are outraged after shelling out to watch a "robbery" fight between Floyd Mayweather and Aaron Chalmers.
Fans were shocked at the level of boxing on show, with 50-0 Mayweather dancing in between punches at times.
He also danced with the ring girls between rounds and some spectators felt the whole event was a farce.
Some complained they paid to watch the fight while others could not keep watching until the final bell.
One fan wrote on Twitter: "Floyd Mayweather is currently fighting in front of about 25 people in London. The worst thing I have ever witnessed in sport."
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The boxing icon added: "I don't point fingers. We work together as a team.
"When you buy tickets over here, you don't really want to spend money.
"In America we don't mind spending money.
"I would like to thank all the fans in the UK.
"The United Kingdom is unbelievable - the UK is becoming the Mecca of boxing."
Credit: PA
STUB SNUB
Floyd Mayweather claimed tickets going on sale too late was to blame for the awful turnout at his UK debut.
It was the first time Mayweather has ever fought on British soil during a legendary career.
But the bout took place in front of a virtually empty 20,000-seat arena.
Speaking in his post-fight press conference, he said: "We did this in one month - not even four weeks.
"I think the tickets should've went on sale a lot faster.
"My new team is still learning. I have got to take my hat off to them, it's not their fault.
"Here, we announced the fight and the tickets didn't go on sale until a week or two weeks later."
Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Float like a butterfly......
Such is the gulf in class between the two fighters, Mayweather was able to dodge Chalmers' punches like he was Neo in The Matrix.
He seemed to enjoy that, with his opponent struggling at times to even lay a glove on him.
When he did, it wound the 'money-man' up and he let loose on Chalmers but always in a controlled manner.
At the end of the fight, Mayweather asked the UK if they want to him to come back, I think we will be seeing him again soon.
Credit: PA Mayweather showboats for fun
With the talent of Floyd Mayweather still there for all to see, he often found it easy to taunt his opponent.
The pinnacle of this had to be when spun on the spot, towards the end of the round, in some sort of Michael Jackson tribute.
His timing was certainly still there, in punching and dancing.
Credit: PA Chalmers with one to remember
As soon as the eighth round ended, you could tell how much it meant to him to be involved in this fight tonight.
It felt like a win for the Geordie Shore star to go the distance with the former champion.
Chalmers celebrated his big night with 'one to tell the grandkids'.
Meanwhile Mayweather looks on a little bemused.
Credit: PA Floyd finally has to wear one
It was rare in this fight to see Mayweather catch many shots from Chalmers as dodged them at will.
On the very occasion, he did manage to land a jab but that just seemed to annoy Floyd into firing off some combos to send a message to his opponent.
When not showboating, Mayweather knew he could just hit Aaron Chalmers whenever he wanted.
Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Form is temporary, class is permanent
When fighting this calibre of fighter, Floyd Mayweather is still going to look a different level.
Able to duck, weave and dodge their punches at will.
In the 7th round, Floyd went to throw a punch and as he did Chalmers turned away with no guard.
He was able to stop the punch mid-air, obviously worried with the damage he would do with it as his opponent had turned away.
When he did land, you could see Aaron Chalmers was feeling these punches.
Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
Aaron Chalmers looks like he enjoyed that one.
'Something to tell the grandkids' he tells the announcer.
A flurry of pics between the corners although not sure Floyd is asking for any of these selfies.
Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 8)
Mayweather holds back, looks to invite Chalmers to have a go at him.
You can see he is just toying with the Geordie Shore star.
Floyd is still dancing around the ring, landing punches at will.
As the fight ends, Mayweather has barely broke a sweat.
Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 7)
Chalmers starts to let his hands go a bit more.
Even when he lands, Mayweather is blocking them with his gloves and arms.
Floyd keeps on landing that jab, wearing him down.
Aaron Chalmers comes forward and Floyd lands a headshot that rocks his opponent.
Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 6)
Mayweather toys with Chalmers some more.
Talking to him the whole time 'hit my when you want to' Floyd taunts him.
Mayweather is just throwing jabs in this one.
He goes to throw a big punch but sees Chalmers turn away slightly with his guard down and Floyd stops his punch mid-air.
Think he felt he may hurt him with that one.
Seems they have decided to have more than the six rounds also.
