Pacquiao Looks Ageless After Dominating Victory Over Broner

By Tony Mangia

While many have been looking at boxer Manny Pacquiao as past his prime in recent years, the future Hall of Famer looked ten years younger after convincingly defeating American challenger Adrien Broner to retain his WBA welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

No, make that 11 years younger.

The 40 year-old Pacquiao (61-7-2) won a unanimous decision (117-111, 116-112, 116-112) over the 29 year-old Broner (33-4-1) defending his 147-pound belt in dominating fashion in front of 13,000 appreciative fans at the MGM Grand Arena.

It was Pacquiao's first fight in the United States in over two years and his first bout since a title-winning seventh-round knockout of Lucas Matthysse in July in Malaysia. Now fight fans are hoping last night's bout could serve as an tempting incentive for a rematch with another perennial — Floyd Mayweather Jr..

Pacquiao claimed a shoulder injury limited his effectiveness going into that Mayweather fight and has expressed his desire for another shot at the champ after losing a unanimous decision to him back in 2015. Mayweather was ringside for last night's fight.

Manny Pacquiao lights up Adrian Broner in the 7th round! #Boxing #Broner #BronerPacquiao #PacquiaoVsBroner #PacquiaoBroner pic.twitter.com/zT6HRvQRZQ

— Enos Tonnie (@ItsEnos) January 20, 2019

It was Pacquiao's first fight since turning 40 years old and the the first one since being reunited with his longtime trainer Freddie Roach after a brief separation.

The Filipino senator used body shots to work over Broner in the early rounds before unleashing a wild flurry of head shots in the seventh. Pacquiao completely controlled the tempo of the fight and the stats don't lie. During the 12 rounds bout he landed 82 of 197 power punches to 39 of 180 for Broner. Pacquiao connected on 47 body shots. Broner landed a grand total of three.

"I don't believe my career is over," the boundless Pacquiao said after the bout. " I proved it again at the age of forty."

On the other side, Broner's remarks after the fight might not be ageless, but they certainly will be timeless.

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— Sporting News (@sportingnews) January 20, 2019

Manny Pacquiao says gay couples are 'worse than animals'

Floyd Mayweather may the poster boy for controversy in boxing, but now his long time rival Manny Pacquiao has sparked his own sort of uproar in the Philippines after describing gay couples as "worse than animals."

Nearing the end of a mostly unblemished boxing career, Paquiao has turned himself into a conservative, Bible-thumping politician as the eight-time world champion heads into the country's May senate elections — where he is seeking a seat.

And, whether or not you agree with his views, they sure sparked a worldwide firestorm.

"It's common sense. Do you see animals mating with the same sex? Animals are better because they can distinguish male from female," Pacquiao told local broadcaster TV5 in an interview aired earlier this week. 

         "If men mate with men and women mate with women they are worse than animals."

The 37-year-old fighter later took to Instagram to apologize for his remarks, but stuck to his beliefs. 

"I'm sorry for hurting people by comparing homosexuals to animals. Please forgive me for those I've hurt. I still stand on my belief that I'm against same-sex marriage because of what the Bible says, but I'm not condemning LGBT. I love you all with the love of the Lord. God Bless you all and I'm praying for you."

I'm sorry for hurting people by comparing homosexuals to animals. Please forgive me for those I've hurt. God Bless! pic.twitter.com/bqjRcWqp8R

— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) February 16, 2016

Pacquiao gave the television interview as part of his campaign for one of 12 seats in the nationally-elected senate. The most recent surveys suggest he would win.

Gay marriage is banned in the Philippines due to strong opposition from the Catholic Church —where 80 percent of the country's 100 million people are Catholic.

Same-sex marriages are officiated at small churches but these unions are not recognized by the church or the state.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. receives a pet tiger as a Christmas present (PHOTO)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is currently training in Moscow, and just received an early Christmas present from his hosts — a pet.

And keeping in true Money style, this isn't the usual furry gift Santa leaves under the tree, because it's a tiger.

On Thursday, Mayweather revealed that "@themoneyteamrussia" gave him a two-month-old female tiger as an early Christmas present. That's right, a real life tiger.

I want to thank my family @themoneyteamrussia here in Moscow, Russia for the hospitality & my early Christmas present, a rare & exotic tiger from India. Any suggestions for a name for this two-month old, female tiger? #Moscow #Russia www.themoneyteam.com FOLLOW: @themoneyteamrussia

A photo posted by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) on Dec 3, 2015 at 2:24pm PST

And it'll go great with that chinchilla coat he arrived in over there. Just hope kitty doesn't think he's dinner.

В #Москва сегодня ранним утром прилетел мой #misterbig Великий спортсмен и вечный ребёнок😉 @floydmayweather #МатчТВ pic.twitter.com/7wUtNE5VGw

— Тина Канделаки (@tina_kandelaki) December 3, 2015

Floyd Mayweather jabs Ronda Rousey: Call me 'when you make $300M in 36 minutes'

In between promoting his final fight against opponent Andre Berto, Floyd Mayweather Jr. still found time to take another jab at Ronda Rousey, MMA’s biggest attraction, during an interview on Thursday.

Mayweather connected with the verbal hit on ESPN’s SportsCenter when he said, “I’ve yet to see any MMA fighter, or other boxer, make over $300 million in 36 minutes. When she can do that, then call me."

The attack on the UFC sensation follows Rousey’s dig at Mayweather about his past history of domestic violence at the ESPY’s last month, where she beat him out for Fighter of the Year.

 “I wonder how Floyd feels being beaten by a woman for once," she said while posing for the media on the red carpet.

Both fighters have never experienced a loss in their professional careers (Mayweather 48-0 in the boxing ring, and Rousey 12-0 in MMA), and have continued to verbally spar since the ESPYs.

Mayweather also repeated his declaration that this is the last bout of his career, although a grin he flashed said otherwise. Mayweather previously retired in 2008, but it barely lasted a year.

The pound-for-pound champ will fight Berto at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sept. 12.

Expect another exchange with Rousey sooner.

Ronda Rousey zings Floyd Mayweather in interview (VIDEO)

Ronda Rousey, the UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, and one the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts, was honored Wednesday when she was named an ESPY award winner for Best Fighter.

Rousey did not have an award ceremony. Insead, she was rather casually presented with the award on the red carpet, at which point she decided to stare directly into the camera and use the moment to diss Floyd Mayweather Jr..

“I wonder how Floyd feels being beat by a woman for once,” she said with a cold glare then a laugh. “I'd like to see him pretend to not know who I am now.”

On Tuesday, Mayweather told a group of reporters that he was unaware of Rousey's existence. “I don't even know who he is,” Mayweather said before being corrected and told that Rousey is indeed a woman. “I ain't know who that is,” he maintained.

Rousey says she'll never fight a man but, let’s see how this rolls out.

The Pacquiao-Mayweather fight took about five years to finally arrange so I’m just guessing that we could see a Mayweather-Rousey bout sometime around 2020 — probably when Money needs a little more spending cash.

Mayweather might bid farewell to boxing on free TV: Report

Consensus welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. — still basking in his record-breaking pay-per-view fight against Manny Pacquiao — is reportedly considering making his scheduled late-summer bout the fighter's last — and on free TV.

Mayweather insisted after the May 2 defeat of Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas that he'd return for a 49th and final fight in September, and an industry source told CBSSports.com on Wednesday that a short list of opponents is being pondered for a Sept. 12 event that could be broadcast live on CBS.

An announcement is possible as soon as the end of the week, the source said.

“Absolutely,” he said. “One-hundred percent serious.”

The 38-year-old Mayweather signed a six-fight deal with Showtime Networks — a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CBS Corporation — in February 2013 and has since defeated Robert Guerrero, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Marcos Maidana (twice) and Pacquiao.

That relationship between Showtime and CBS has always made a Mayweather fight on the broadcast network a possibility and what better way to say goodbye to the fight game than a free gift to his fans.

The Pacquiao fight generated 4.4 million buys for a joint Showtime-HBO production and made Mayweather — who pocketing more than $200 million from the bout — the highest paid athlete in the world.

A Mayweather win in September would leave him with a record of 49-0 — which would tie him with legendary heavyweight Rocky Marciano's remarkable run before his untimely death.

It's hard to believe Mayweather would leave that milestone hanging but a source suggested Mayweather's retirement was likely because of diminished passion for the sport and the business.

"After five more fights get me to 49-0, guess what?” he once said. “I think we may stay in the sport. We may just stay a little longer."

But later pulled back, saying “We don't know. Only time will tell. Hopefully, I'll keep my fingers crossed, but by that time I'll be 40 years old.”

Meanwhile, veteran matchmaker/businessman Rick Glaser thinks it'll be at least 2016 before Mayweather finally hangs up his gloves.

“Highly unlikely (he retires in September),” Glaser told CBSSports.com.

Still, fighting on free TV would be nice.

Pacquiao gets speedbag with the face of Mayweather on it (PHOTOS)

Manny Pacquiao hardly needs any added motivation in preparation of his May 2 fight against Floyd Mayweather, but a personalized gift from celebrity lawyer Robert Shapiro has provided some nevertheless.

The Filipino fighter laughed with trainer Freddie Roach on Monday after Shapiro, most known for representing O.J. Simpson in the infamous 1995 trial, gave him a custom-made speedbag with Mayweather's face painted on it.

Sport picture of the day: Manny Pacquiao gets something to aim at http://t.co/4ti6z7KIgZ (Photo: AP) pic.twitter.com/mciXpSxg5L
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) April 14, 2015

Speed is one of the weapons Pacman is expected to utilize against Mayweather when they face each other at the MGM Grand Garden Area in Las Vegas.

But punching bags don't hit back.

Floyd Mayweather drops $25G on mouthpiece with $100 bills inside (PHOTO)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is known for his jaw-dropping bets on sporting events and is once again putting his  money where his mouth is — literally.

The fighter known as Money just dropped $25,000 on a mouthpiece customized with gold, diamonds and even real $100 bills woven into the design for his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao.

Floyd Mayweather -- Rocking $25k Mouthpiece ... With Real $100 Bills Inside http://t.co/KHvTBOQqvk
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 6, 2015

TMZ located the man who provided Mayweather with the fancy mouthpiece, a dentist named Dr. Lee Gause.

Mayweather says Gause's guards help him breathe better than other mouthpieces. 

"My career's gone on 19 years and I've been able to preserve my smile."

Pacquiao might cause Floyd to rinse and spit more than a few times come May 2.

Muhammad Ali hopes Manny Pacquiao beats Floyd Mayweather: Report

Muhammad Ali has finally weighed in the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight and The Greatest wants the Filipino boxer to triumph over his American opponent in their long awaited bout on May 2.

Ali's daughter, Rasheda Ali, revealed that her father respects Pacquiao's abilities inside the ropes — but also admires how he handles himself away from the ring.

"My dad is team Pacquiao all the way," she told TMZ. "My dad really likes Manny, he's a huge fan of his.

"He knows Manny's a great fighter but it's more about what he does outside the ring. He's such a charitable person."

Muhammad Ali -- 'TEAM PACQUIAO' http://t.co/IcOp8fGAog
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) March 31, 2015

Rasheda added that her father acknowledges Mayweather's own boxing capabilities but admitted he wasn't all in on the flamboyant fighter's lifestyle.

"My dad stood for things. Mayweather... I don't think there's a comparison," she said, before revealing that Ali will not be in attendance for the fight in Las Vegas on May 2 but will watch it on television.

"There's no question he's going to order it," Rasheda said. "It takes my dad way back to when he was fighting."

With the bout a little over a month away, Pacquiao has kept supporters updated with his progress ahead of the showdown.

Pacquiao posted pictures on Instagram of him training and showed his sense of humor by also uploading a video of him running up a long line of steps, reenacting the famous scene from the film Rocky.

Morning training. Training hard now so on May 2 I will be in the best shape. #MayPac pic.twitter.com/zmGlIoCuH8
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) March 30, 2015

Tim Tebow visits Manny Pacquiao at training camp (PHOTOS)

Manny Pacquiao got a little lift in the spiritual department when he welcomed Tim Tebow to his training camp Saturday.

While Pacquiao prepares for his much-anticipated May 2 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas, the Heisman Trophy-winner posted photos on Instagram of the two together in Pacquiao's gym in Los Angeles.

Besides their strong Christian beliefs, both men have ties to the Philippines. Tebow was born on one of the islands to missionary parents and Manny, well ...  he is the unofficial face of the country.

"Awesome being with my Filipino and Christian brother," Tebow posted on his Instagram account.

Awesome being with my Filipino and Christian brother emmanuelpacquiao #inspiration https://t.co/sg2ctQahco
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) March 22, 2015

Pacquiao spokesman Fred Sternburg said Tebow and Pacquiao are friends and they embraced when Tebow came to the gym.

Promoter Bob Arum was also there and they watched Pacquiao spar seven rounds, he said.

"Bob said when he left Tebow was still there," Sternburg said. "They seemed to be getting along."

Dude gets elaborate Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao images shaved onto head (PHOTO)

A boxing fan had his own cut man get him ready for the superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio by shaving the images of both boxers onto his head — complete with full color national flags!

The dude is now a walking advertisement for the Las Vegas extravaganza after getting the elaborate 'do by the haircut artist aptly known as Anthony Barber.

#TeamElegance Pro-educator @anthonybarberpr #tribute May 2nd @floydmayweather vs @emmanuelpacquiao #TeamElegance #eleganceworldwide @espn @hboboxing #teamPuertoRico #pomade #menshair #hardpart #sidepart #razorsharp #masterbarber #lovemycraft #barber #barbers #barbershop #barbering #barberlove #barberlife #barberworld #barbergame #barberswag #barbershopconnect #scissorsalute #ratemycut #barbersinctv #nastybarbers #wahl #andis @barbershopconnect @nastybarbers @barbersinctv @zaramen @westernbarberconference @internationalbarbers @nastybarbers

A photo posted by Anthonybarberpr (@anthonybarberpr) on Mar 17, 2015 at 6:48am PDT

Just wondering what his head will look like by the May 2 fight.

Mayweather-Pacquaio WBC title belt will have new look : Report

The boxing world finally has the high-profile fight it has been waiting for, so it's only fitting it gets a special championship belt to match its record-breaking purse.

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the winner of the long-awaited bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will receive a new belt to highlight the event's importance.

The WBC's official site passed along comments from Sulaiman, who also applauded both fighters for putting their legacies on the line:

"For this special recognition I would like to have emeralds or platinum, but everything will be defined during the next weeks. This is because of the magnitude of the event, which will be broadcast via TV networks globally.

"It came in a good moment and it will be an emotive event. Both are obviously putting their legacy at stake, to prove who's the best, satisfying an enormous created expectance. They are also competing to be considered one of the best 10 fighters in the entire boxing history."

The May 2 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is the most expensive sporting ever promoted — with $250,000 ringside seats — so a new belt to commemorate the historic welterweight encounter seems apropos.

Sulaiman didn’t reveal any details about the new belt but, I'm guessing it'll be real sparkly.

It's on! Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2

For more than five years fight fans have screamed for a meeting between the two best fighters in the world, and after various failed negotiations and teases — Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have agreed to get it on May 2 to unify the fighters' welterweight world titles at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

After what seemed like the most intense speculation of any sporting event in history, Pacquiao (57-5-2) and Mayweather (47-0) have finally agreed to put it all on the line in Las Vegas for an estimated purse of $250 million (60/40 in Mayweather’s favor because that was the only way he’d agree to the fight.)

Mayweather made the announcement on Friday afternoon on a social media venue called  “Shots.”, where he wrote:

"What the world has been waiting for has arrived. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao on May 2, 2015, is a done deal.”

"I promised the fans we would get this done, and we did," he added, posting a picture of a signed contract.

       
The May Day Pay Day is a lock to be the richest in boxing history and will, barring a draw, settle the issue that has been debated for years: Who is the No. 1 fighter in boxing?

'The May Day Pay Day' - How the world reacted to the announcement of #MayweatherPacquiao http://t.co/YdjwL0fSkP pic.twitter.com/wEsXSgxcNH
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 21, 2015   

Mayweather and Pacquaio meet up at Miami Heat game

The most awesome thing happened at a Miami Heat game and it had nothing to do with basketball.

After Manny Pacquaio’s flight was canceled due to Winter Storm Juno, he was at the Heat-Bucks game in Miami at the same time Floyd Mayweather showed up. The two fighters met at halftime, and shook hands after a few words and a once over. It was reportedly the first time either boxer had spoken to each other face-to-face although they have been mouthing off to each other via Twitter for what seems like ages.

IN-TALKS Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao talking at center court at the HEAT game. @FloydMayweather @MannyPacquiao https://t.co/ohFm05B5tO
— Bernardo Osuna (@osunaespn) January 28, 2015

According to the Associated Press, the meeting went down like this:

”PACQUIAO SAYS MAYWEATHER GAVE HIM HIS CELL NUMBER AND TOLD HIM IT’S TIME FOR THEM TO WORK THIS FIGHT OUT THEMSELVES. PAC SAYS HE GOT TOLD 1 MINUTE BEFORE HALFTIME THAT FLOYD WAS COMING OVER FOR A CHAT. PACQUIAO SAID HE NEVER SPOKE TO FLOYD IN PERSON BEFORE TONIGHT. THANK WINTER STORM JUNO IF THIS FIGHT EVER HAPPENS. PAC WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE TONIGHT — BUT HIS FLIGHT WAS CANCELED.”

Mayweather and Pacquiao sealed the deal. Shook on it. Exchanged phones and typed in each others' numbers. pic.twitter.com/A1Fv18xQXj
— Grant Smith (@StrategySmith) January 28, 2015

It all raises the possibility of the two getting together to fight in what would likely be the highest grossing pay-per-view event in television history. Although they still don’t have a fight date maybe last night's personal touch will speed things up.

Asked to clarify if the exchange meant the two fighters would negotiate directly about meeting in the ring, Pacquiao said that was the case.

Mayweather did not respond to questions. “Not now,” one of his security guards said, as Mayweather punched in the digits.

Hopefully it wasn't another snow job.

So @FloydMayweather just walked over and spoke to @MannyPacquiao ... I'm told it was "a very good conversation."
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) January 28, 2015

Floyd Mayweather throws fit at Saks after employee barred him from using bathroom: Report

When Floyd Mayweather has to go, man, he really has to go.

That's what police are saying after the welterweight champ got into nasty spat with a salesgirl at Manhattan's upscale Saks Fifth Avenue when she refused to let him use a restroom, according to TMZ.

Cops got called to the famous department store about 7:20 p.m. Wednesday after a 23-year-old salesgirl called 911 to complain of harassment, reported the site.

Mayweather then allegedly threw a loud fit and called her a b***h. He also pushed her arm away and called her a whore, said police.

That’s when she picked up the phone to complain.

The undefeated fighter reportedly got antsy when the salesgirl stopped him from using a restroom that was in an area reserved for a private event — but Mayweather said several members of his entourage had already been granted access to that facility, said TMZ sources.

It’s not clear if the boxer was still at Saks when cops showed up and Mayweather reportedly was not arrested as of Thursday. TMZ said he left the store carrying about ten bags of merchandise he'd purchased.

Mayweather calls out Pacquiao for May 2 fight in Las Vegas (VIDEO)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has finally said the words boxing fans have been demanding and named May 2 as the date for a long-awaited fight with Manny Pacquiao.

The richest fight in boxing history is now the closest ever to becoming reality.

The super-fight had been highly speculated after Pacquiao's impressive 12-round unanimous decision over Chris Algieri in Macau two weeks ago. Now that both fighters have called each other out, hopefully the welterweights will answer the bell.

Mayweather was videotaped naming the date after he was pressed by a reporter at one of his promotion companies' events.

"Will I fight Pacquiao? Absolutely," the holder of the mythical title of best pound-for-pound fighter in the world said.

When asked if it would be his next fight he replied, "Absolutely."

As to when the world can expect the $300 million fight, Money said, "May 2, absolutely."

"The public wants this fight. I want it. the only stumbling block has been Bob Arum (Pacquiao's promoter), " he added.  "But I think both fighters want it. So it's time to get it on."

Mayweather admitted for the first time that negotiations are underway "behind the scenes." 

"I'm not ducking anyone, so let's get this on."

Mayweather still blamed Pacquiao for the fight setbacks.

"Years ago we had problems with random blood and urine testing. I just want to have an even playing field.

"Now he's in a very, very tight situation with his loss to (Juan Manuel) Marquez and his loss to (Timothy) Bradley. His pay-per-view numbers are extremely low, so he's desperate. I wanted that fight a long time ago."

So has the boxing world. 

Amir Khan to wear 24 carat gold trunks worth $50,000 against Devon Alexander (PHOTOS)

In keeping up with LasVegas garishness, Amir Khan will be wearing the most outrageously expensive shorts in sports history when he faces Devon Alexander in the ring Saturday night.

The British fighter will don boxing trunks woven with genuine 24 carat gold thread through a waist band supporting white nappa leather trunks with crocodile trim during the welterweight showdown. 

Estimated cost of Khan's 12-round attire — $50,000.

Speaking of Sin City outrageousness, the winner of Saturday's bout could fight unbeaten five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather next year.

Pacquiao calls out Mayweather after dominating Algieri (VIDEO)

Manny Pacquiao dominated Chris Algieri for 12 rounds in Macau Saturday night and while PacMan didn't get the first knock out in six years which he so mightily predicted, the one-sided victory did set the table for the boxing match everyone is waiting for.

The six knock-downs Pacquiao landed on Algieri didn't finish off the Long Island fighter but showed that the Filipino is still a force to be reckoned with after retaining his WBO welterweight crown.

So when he was asked by Max Kellerman after the Cotai Arena beatdown if the fight against Floyd Mayweather might finally happen, Pacquiao said: "Yes, I want that fight and the fans deserve it."

Algieri's run-and-duck style might have prevented Pacquiao from the KO he wanted, but the question remains: Was the vintage display enough for Mayweather even think about avoiding what would be the richest fight in ring history?

The ball is in Money's court.

Floyd Mayweather promotes Money lifestyle with photo of $1 million cash

It doesn't look like the controversy surrounding Floyd Mayweather and the Nevada Boxing Commission is keeping the fighter from his old habits on social media.  Just days after testifying about his Showtime All Access show, Mayweather seemed more focused on getting his Twitter followers to come up with a caption for one of his photos posted on Instagram.

Oh yeah, it's a picture of Money lying in bed, listening to music alongside a million dollars in piles of cash ... again.

       

The undefeated fighter was called before the commission on Tuesday to explain what went on in the Showtime All Access shows aired earlier this month before his rematch with Marcos Maidana, Mayweather said the "reality" show was all just made-up entertainment to sell the fight.

Several Showtime employees claim the controversial boxer did not tell the truth when he was summoned on Tuesday to shed light on two scenes shown on All Access.

These are the use of marijuana in his mansion and boxers fighting for 31 minutes without any break during the program.

The enhanced realism on the show worked, he claims, helping bring in enough of an audience for him to sell more pay-per-views for a fight in which he was guaranteed a $32 million payday.

"It wasn't real marijuana," Mayweather said. "It's all about entertainment."

And Money.

     

T.I. takes swing at Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas brawl (VIDEO)

It sounds like fat lips were being served along with the fries at a Las Vegas Fatburger after rapper T.I. and undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. got into a scuffle early Sunday morning.

According to TMZ, T.I. took a swing at Mayweather and it started a chair-tossing brawl in the crowded fast food joint.

Several witnesses said Floyd was eating inside the restaurant when T.I. walked up and started mouthing off at the world champion.

It's unclear what caused the beef, but the witnesses told TMZ that T.I. swung at Floyd and their giant bodyguards jumped in to separate the pair before an all out melee began.

 At the end of the video clip below, a bodyguard walks Mayweather through the crowd and into a car.

Las Vegas PD arrived just as Mayweather was leaving and the gossip site reported that T.I. was already gone.

Here's the TMZ clip:

 

Police confirm one Fatburger employee was "slashed" during the fight, but he refused treatment and did not want to cooperate with investigating officers.

A rep for T.I. had no comment about the fight.

Less than a month ago, T.I. and Game were in the middle of a near riot with LAPD officers outside Supperclub.