Mayweather said the casino operation, made possible through a bill passed by the Diet in July which legalized casinos in the country, would be the “major player” for his Japan operation. He described Tokyo as an “untouched market” when explaining why he chose the metropolis as his latest business destination.
But of course, both fans and media remain focused on the 41-year-old American’s reputation as a boxer rather than as a businessman. Mayweather, who declared his retirement after improving his professional record to 50-0 (27 knockouts) with a win over UFC champion Connor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26, 2017, claimed he doesn’t “really miss boxing” but didn’t dismiss the idea of putting on his gloves again.
Coincidentally, he and rival Manny Pacquiao happened to encounter each other at a music event in Tokyo on Saturday. Both fighters posted videos of the meeting to their respective Instagram accounts. “Maybe we can do the fight in Tokyo,” he suggested.
Meanwhile, his Japanese business partners were thrilled with the opportunity to work with the undefeated former champion.
Mayweather expects his next visit to Japan to happen sooner rather than later. He told those present during the news conference that he plans to return next month for business purposes.
Source:GMB / Japan Times