Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Don Moore

The Showcase in the Skies of Dubai
DateMay 21, 2022
VenueEtihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tale of the tape
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Don Moore
Nickname "Money" "Dangerous"
Hometown Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Pre-fight record 50–0 (27 KOs) 18-0-1
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg) 154 lb (70 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition 5-division world champion (none)
Result
Non-scored Bout

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Don Moore, billed as The Showcase in the Skies of Dubai, was an exhibition boxing match between former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and undefeated boxer Don Moore. It took place on May 21, 2022, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The fight went the distance resulting in being a non-scored bout.[1]

Background

The event was originally scheduled for May 14, 2022, but the event was postponed to May 21, 2022 due to the death of the president of the United Arab Emirates.[2]

Mayweather fought an eight round exhibition bout with former sparring partner Don Moore at a boxing event in Abu Dhabi. The fight was one-sided and Mayweather was in full control of the meeting including dropping Moore with a punch to the body in the eighth round. Moore survived the knockdown and would go the full eight rounds, there was no scoring and it ended without an official verdict.[3]

Fight card

Weight Class vs. Method Round Time Notes
Super welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Don Moore N/A 8 2:00 Exhibition bout, no winner was declared
Catchweight Anderson Silva vs. Bruno Machado N/A 8 2:00 Exhibition bout, no winner was declared
Cruiserweight Badou Jack def. Hany Atiyo KO 1 (10) 0:45
Super featherweight Delfine Persoon def. Elhem Mekhaled UD 10 2:00

References

  1. ^ Doric Sam (June 21, 2022). "Floyd Mayweather Has Strong Display vs. Don Moore in Abu Dhabi Boxing Exhibition". bleacherreport.com.
  2. ^ "Floyd Mayweather vs. Don Moore Rescheduled for May 21". dazn.com.
  3. ^ Andrew Karlov (August 3, 2022). "Mayweather-Asakura September 25 in Japan". ringside24.com.