A YouTuber has been a catalyst in the boxing whirlwind that has overtaken Millenials in the last few years. Now he’s linked to Floyd Mayweather.
Love him or loath him, his fight with a fellow ‘Tuber supposedly brought around $150 million in revenue. A rumored tally from broadcasting, advertising, and sponsorship rights.
The fight was huge in social media circles – much like using this craps betting strategy is becoming – and now that said, YouTuber reportedly has his sights set on a more significant challenge: Floyd Mayweather. How did this perspective fight come about?
Well, Floyd Mayweather hasn’t fought professionally since his widely publicized fight with UFC star Conor McGregor in 2017.
However, rumors started to arise that the YouTuber’s team had contacted Mayweather’s representatives. They asked them about the possibility of an exhibition match taking place between the two.
Real boxer Ryan Garcia and another YouTuber claimed that they had insider information on the potential match up.
The YouTuber in question has fought once as a pro. He hasn’t fought professionally since.
And, while nothing is inevitable with the potential fight, the YouTuber has already found himself in a bit of a spat with Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh.
Kavanagh called the YouTuber out, asking how he managed to get a professional boxing license with no ‘real’ professional experience. The YouTuber responded with a now-deleted tweet telling Kavanagh to ‘relax.’ Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor Esther Lin
Some have pointed out that McGregor had no boxing experience before taking on Mayweather in 2017.
But Kavanagh hit back. He said that it was ‘true.’ But you’re a slow donkey if you think that is in any way similar to a YouTuber getting one for his debut.’
McGregor lost in ten rounds.
