Floyd Mayweather Knocked Out Tenshin Nasukawa In First Round Of Exhibition Fight

The fight didn't even go a full round.

BYAlexander Cole
Link Copied to Clipboard!
12.8K Views
Ethan Miller/Getty Images

It didn't take long for Floyd Mayweather to knock out his opponent Tenshin Nasukawa yesterday. The two took part in an exhibition fight that was clouded in uncertainty as to whether or not it was ever going to really happen. Nasukawa, who is a kickboxer, was not allowed to use those skills in the fight, giving Mayweather a clear advantage.

The undefeated 42-year-old made use of that advantage, knocking his opponent down three times in just two minutes. After the third knockdown, Nasukawa's team threw in the towel, giving Mayweather the easy victory.

After the fight, Mayweather said "It was all about entertainment. We had fun. Tokyo, you were amazing, but I'm still retired. We're both still undefeated. Tenshin is still a champion and a great fighter."

According to Floyd's Instagram, the boxer earned $9 million for the fight, boasting that it only took him nine minutes to make all that money.

The fight was supposed to last three rounds at three minutes apiece, but thanks to the knockout, we didn't even get to see a full round.

  • Link Copied to Clipboard!
About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.