Floyd Mayweather announces he’ll fight on helipad atop iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai
(This story originally published at Boxing Junkie, part of the USA TODAY Network.)
Floyd Mayweather will be making another return to the ring.
The 44-year-old Hall of Famer announced that he will take part in an exhibition Feb. 20 on a helipad atop the iconic Burj Al Hotel in Dubai. He will have turned 45 four days before the event.
Mayweather reportedly has been targeting YouTuber Reshad ‘Money Kicks’ Belhasa as his opponent.
“February 20th, we haven’t chosen an opponent yet but I look forward to it and hopefully we give you guys something to see,” said Mayweather, who has expressed an interest promoting multiple events in the Middle East.
Golfer Rory McIlroy on the helipad at the Burj Al Arab hotel on December 12, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (David Cannon, Getty Images for Jumeirah)
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Mayweather last fought last June 6, when he faced YouTuber Logan Paul in an exhibition.
The helipad has been the site of other sports events, including a workout by Anthony Joshua and a tennis match between Roger Federer and Andre Agassi.
“It’s going to be a very special crowd, not too many people,” Mayweather said. “So if you get the chance to come here, you must know, you’re very, very special for this event.”
