Ronda (right) and Mayweather (left) have always been at odds. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Disclosure/UFC)
When both were undefeated in their careers, Ronda Rousey and Floyd Mayweather frequently exchanged barbs and public criticism. But, surprisingly, everything changed when the North American fighter suffered the first defeat in her professional career in MMA, which happened last Sunday (15), at UFC 193.
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After being brutally knocked out by Holly holm, Ronda was the target of several jokes and montages on social media, satirizing her defeat. One of them even had a direct connection with Mayweather: rapper 50 Cent posted a series of images on his Instagram making fun of Rousey, declaring that he was doing that at the request of his friend Mayweather, who, in his words, “didn’t want to do what he did. dirty work".
However, the highest-paid athlete in the world, who recently retired, went public to deny any connection with the jokes and defended Ronda from the criticism he received in recent days.
“This [the relationship with 50 Cent's jokes] is not true at all. I haven't spoken to anyone about the situation Ronda Rousey. I have nothing against MMA fighters. That doesn't even happen in boxing: you win some and lose others. A true champion can accept defeat and turn things around. I don't think it's cool to make fun of her on social media. You have to understand that people will love you on Friday, but Sunday comes and there is nothing but jokes about you. I don't think that's cool. I'm sure she's a very, very strong person, but we need to take into consideration that she also has feelings”, declared Mayweather, in an interview with the North American website “Fight Hype”.
Mayweather, 38 years old, recently retired from professional boxing, sealing an undefeated career of 49 wins in 49 fights.
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