{"id":206423,"date":"2025-10-07T06:58:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T06:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/206423\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T06:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T06:58:07","slug":"floyd-mayweather-honored-by-phoenix-mercury-with-thoughtful-gesture-at-wnba-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/206423\/","title":{"rendered":"Floyd Mayweather Honored by Phoenix Mercury With \u201cThoughtful Gesture\u201d at WNBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">It\u2019s no secret that Floyd Mayweather has a deep love for sports, and not just boxing. The undefeated legend is frequently seen courtside at NBA games, and late last month, he turned his attention to the WNBA. Mayweather made an appearance at Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and the fourth-seeded Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;color:#3e3e3e\" class=\"new-heading_headline-text__HmpNk\">Watch What\u2019s Trending Now!<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Arriving with his entourage, Mayweather took up courtside seats on the Lynx\u2019s end of the floor. But in true \u2018Money\u2019 Mayweather fashion, the outing wasn\u2019t just about entertainment; it was about profit. He placed a $20,000 bet on the Lynx to cover the first-quarter spread (-1 point). The Lynx delivered, winning the quarter 22\u201319, which reportedly earned Mayweather a cool $37,000 on the prop bet. And that\u2019s not all he won!<\/p>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Floyd Mayweather reveals a special gesture from the Phoenix Mercury<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Even though <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/tag\/floyd-mayweather\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Floyd Mayweather<\/a> had placed a bet for the Lynx to win the first quarter, the Phoenix team wasn\u2019t offended. They ended up winning the game 84-76, taking a 2-1 series lead. Fast forward to today, \u2018Money\u2019 Mayweather hopped on <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/floydmayweather\/3737234649555853881\/?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&amp;igsh=ZWpodXl5M2c2OWFk?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">his Instagram story<\/a> to share the special gesture from the Mercury. \u201cThank you to the Phoenix Mercury for the thoughtful gesture and custom 50-0 jersey,\u201d he captioned the post alongside a picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img id=\"img-tag-node-img-loader-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1030758437h.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"position:absolute;z-index:0;width:100%;height:100%\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"article-image\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domFigCaptionText__kuHmn\">via Imago<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domFigCaptionText__kuHmn\" hidden=\"\">NBA, Basketball Herren, USA Finals-Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat Jun 7, 2023 Miami, Florida, USA Floyd Mayweather Jr. attends game three of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. Miami Kaseya Center Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKylexTeradax 20230607_jcd_st3_0014<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Mayweather can be seen holding up a custom jersey from Mercury, with \u201c50-0\u201d written on the back, referencing his legendary undefeated boxing record. Mayweather even had his full name written across the jersey, making it truly one of a kind. And Mayweather knows that, as he added, \u201cI truly appreciate the acknowledgment and the love! Real recognition goes a long way, and this gesture was a class act!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">The retired boxer is expected to <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/boxing-news-mike-tyson-s-dark-side-emerges-as-floyd-mayweather-makes-grave-error-for-four-fifty-million-net-worth\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">face off against legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson<\/a> next year for an exhibition match. However, not everyone is on board with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=essentiallysports.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"google-news-banner_description__LfT1E\">Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports<\/p>\n<p class=\"google-news-banner_clickText__FXmC9\">Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports <\/p>\n<p><\/a>Retired English boxer slams Mayweather vs. Mike Tyson<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">British Olympic medalist boxer Amir Khan condemned the rumored exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather and <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/tag\/mike-tyson\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mike Tyson<\/a>, calling it \u201cdangerous\u201d for boxing. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/tag\/amir-khan\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_6\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amir Khan<\/a> expressed concern about older fighters returning to the ring against younger or mismatched opponents.<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">\u201cI hate seeing older fighters who have been retired that are coming back and fighting these young guys,\u201d Khan said. \u201cSomeone\u2019s going to get hurt badly one day, and it\u2019s not nice to see.\u201d Tyson, of course, came off a lopsided defeat at the hands of <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/tag\/jake-paul\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_5\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jake Paul<\/a> last year. And Khan believes such bouts tarnish the sport\u2019s image and put legends at risk.<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">\u201cI want fighters to make money and avoid the same mistakes I made\u2026 and live a good life once they retire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is also on the same bandwagon when it comes to these gimmick fights. \u201cWho wants to watch a 48 Y.O Floyd Mayweather fight a 60 Y.O Mike Tyson? It\u2019s just bull\u2014t,\u201d he said to the press.<\/p>\n<p data-athlete=\"false\" class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Looks like Floyd Mayweather continues to be the star of the show wherever he goes. Did you like his new jersey?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s no secret that Floyd Mayweather has a deep love for sports, and not just boxing. 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