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Floyd Mayweather Steps Into the Music Ring

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Undefeated boxing champ showcases the talents of rising singer-songwriter, Sunny Malouf.

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Hey guys, Baruk here in New York City.

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Now Floyd Mayweather has always made his money in boxing.

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But now he's putting his magic touch on the world of music.

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Floyd, what inspired you to get into the music business?

Floyd Mayweather

It started with my father.

Floyd Mayweather

My father had every James Brown record known to man.

Floyd Mayweather

My dad would listen to James Brown when he trained, when he was sitting around the house, when he was driving.

Floyd Mayweather

James Brown was the best.

Floyd Mayweather

He was such a creative artist.

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Now you've achieved so much, you're so successful in so many genres, what motivates you when you get up in the morning?

Floyd Mayweather

To help others accomplish their dreams.

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Not only do you have Sunny Maloof, supporter.

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She's an unbelievable artist.

Floyd Mayweather

You may not like Floyd Mayweather, but that don't mean you cannot like Sunny Maloof.

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How does it feel to have the support of Floyd Mayweather?

Sunny Maloof

It feels amazing to have the support of Floyd Mayweather.

Sunny Maloof

To have someone as big and as someone as great as him to help me, like as a little kid, to grow through this process as a music artist.

Floyd Mayweather

Very talented.

Floyd Mayweather

She can play any instrument.

Floyd Mayweather

We know she can dance.

Floyd Mayweather

And she's a great artist.

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Renaissance woman.

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Absolutely.

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We want to hit some music.

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If there were one person, alive or dead that you could still fight, who would it be?

Floyd Mayweather

Well, you know, in a in a fight world, I had two different names.

Floyd Mayweather

In the beginning, I was Pretty Boy Floyd when I was younger.

Floyd Mayweather

Remember, Pretty Boy Floyd had the fade, he had trash talk.

Floyd Mayweather

Yeah.

Floyd Mayweather

And reinvented himself and came back as Money Mayweather.

Floloyd Mayweather

Ball head with the gold teeth and then he was talking about the money.

Floyd Mayweather

So if we take Pretty Boy Floyd and he's fighting Money Mayweather.

Floyd Mayweather

We bring the two together, we're gonna make some real good music.

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I like the sound of that.

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But you know, you're known to be a very smart gambler.

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Would you advise me to bet on you returning for a 50th fight?

Floyd Mayweather

No 50th fight for me.

Floyd Mayweather

But it's crazy that I'm the biggest name in the MMA and I'm the biggest name in boxing and I'm retired.

Floyd Mayweather

Unbelievable.

Floyd Mayweather

I love you guys.

Floyd Mayweather

Thanks for all the support.

Young Hollywood

Thank you.

Floyd Mayweather

Money in your sleep.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Floyd Mayweather

    Undefeated boxing champion venturing into music

  • Sunny Malouf

    Rising singer-songwriter supported by Floyd Mayweather

  • James Brown

    Musical artist who inspired Floyd Mayweather's father

FAQ

Why is Floyd Mayweather getting into the music business?+
Floyd Mayweather was inspired to get into the music business by his father, who was a big fan of James Brown.
Who is Sunny Malouf?+
Sunny Malouf is a rising singer-songwriter whose talents are being showcased and supported by Floyd Mayweather.
Will Floyd Mayweather have a 50th fight?+
No, Floyd Mayweather stated there will be no 50th fight for him, confirming his retirement.
What motivates Floyd Mayweather now?+
Floyd Mayweather is motivated to help others accomplish their dreams.
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