Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather gets confronted by an angry crowd while shopping in central London. A crowd in a vehicle appeared to be attacking the retired boxing champion, almost as the potential victim of the mob. Renowned for his perfect record and extravagant lifestyle, Mayweather stopped by a jeweler in Haute Garden, a London district famous for its luxury jewelers.
An innocent outing turned out to be a chaotic scene that forced Mayweather and his bodyguards to exit stage left. Wearing a green jacket and camo trousers, Mayweather made waves when he walked through the region. Reports confirmed that a mob of approximately 30 people circled him and the people around him. Video footage from the scene shows the 47-year-old looking visibly distressed while his bodyguards worked to escort him into a blacked-out 4×4 vehicle.
The mob taunted Mayweather and reportedly hurled racial slurs. Despite his security team’s efforts, the crowd’s aggression made the escape challenging. Eyewitnesses report chaotic seconds leading up to the outrage. According to a source with close ties to Mayweather, a crowd member asked him why he was not involved in the current Israel-Palestine affairs. Mayweather publicly declared support for Israel— “proud to support the Jews,” he said. The comment incensed a man in the audience, who took a swing at the ex-pugilist.
While the source claimed that Mayweather avoided being “touched” during the incident, other witnesses reported that he “took a few hits” before his security team rushed him into his vehicle. Some of his security team members remained behind amid the commotion as the car sped away. It went viral on social media, triggering a widespread discussion. Videos posted on the platform, including X (formerly known as Twitter), showed Mayweather trading barbs with the audience. This was before making his getaway with the help of his security team. In one clip, he walks out of the jewelry store with his entourage as people record the ongoing drama.
Floyd Mayweather’s Controversial Views
The confrontation has prompted renewed debate over the athlete’s vocal support for Israel, a position he has publicly maintained for more than a year. In March, Mayweather took a trip to Israel to show his support during the ongoing conflict with Hamas. This action sparked public outrage as social media users slammed the 47-year-old for his personal views. Sadly, it also intensified when he shared a post via social media, saying; he stated,
“I stand with Israel against the Hamas terrorists. Hamas does not represent the people of Palestine but are a terrorist group attacking innocent lives.”
He also called for unity and safety, emphasizing that his support goes beyond politics and comes from his belief in humanity. Mayweather’s political stance has drawn both praise and criticism from fans. While some applaud him for standing up for his beliefs despite the backlash, others dislike what he stands for. However, this recent incident has shown that people will go to any length to support their views. And there is little the boxer can do about it. It is unclear if the retiree will ever step foot in central London, but can fans hold a grudge for so long? Who knows.
