Floyd Mayweather had this on Saturday a dull passage through the UK, where he fought for the first time in his long and successful career. The American boxer prevailed from start to finish in the sixth exhibition he has developed since his pro retirement, against local Aaron Chalmers, famous for having participated in a British reality show. However, widely lost in the standsbecause London’s O2 Arena was far from complete.

The undefeated North American (50-0), world champion in five different categories, he literally toyed with his approachable rival during the 16-minute fight, he agreed eight two-minute rounds, and was vastly superior to the Briton, who took the place of Muay Thai star Liam Harrison, prevented from taking part in this fight due to injury at one of his knees.

Making use of his good use of the “jab,” Mayweather, 46, kept distance and control without too much fuss. It was some kind of circus show, because He never intended to knock out the British.

He left flashes of his quality, looked agile, fought funny and even danced in front of his opponent. In any case, in the absence of finishing before the time limit, no one was declared the winner.

Chalmers rose to fame after the reality show Geordie Shore, in which he went out partying with other youngsters. Then he began a decent career in MMA (5-2) and last year he made his debut as a professional boxer with a points victory in a four-round duel. Despite him weighing three pounds lighter and being 11 years younger than Mayweather, he wasn’t even close to measuring himself.

Little call for Mayweather in London

Up to there the sportsman. But the evening had a definitely unexpected advantage for the organizers Mayweather’s fight, which according to the local press will pocket about 20 million dollars.

The thing is the fans didn’t respond and the fight didn’t arouse high expectations. Proof of this were the stands of the 02 Arena, practically empty. Also the main fight was delayed for half an hour to try to fill the 20,000 seats in the enclosure. According to local media, attendance was less than 5,000 people.

After the fight, which was the most expensive pay-per-view event in UK history because anyone who wanted to watch it on television had to pay £30, Mayweather gave his version.

The nickname “Money” considered him the ticketing process was responsible for the low turnout. “We did it in a month, not even four weeks,” she said at a press conference.

“I think tickets should have gone on sale much faster,” he added, in statements he reproduced the sun.

Finally, he remarked: “My new team is still learning. I owe my hats off to them, it’s not their fault.”

With information from EFE.

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