Mayweather lists favorite fighters, names Jake Paul

Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has named a list of his favorite current fighters to watch, a group that includes several world champions and, notably, social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The comments were made in a recent interview and have fueled speculation about a potential exhibition bout between the two.

Mayweather, 49, listed David Benavidez, Keyshawn Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Devin Haney as fighters he enjoys watching. He also praised Japanese fighters, widely understood to be a reference to Naoya Inoue. His inclusion of Jake Paul, however, was distinct. Mayweather credited Paul's business acumen, stating he likes "Jake Paul's hustle" and that Paul knows how to "get that bag." Analysts note this praise centered on Paul's ability to generate revenue and attention rather than his technical boxing merits.

The remarks arrive amid a period of professional uncertainty for Mayweather. A high-profile rematch with longtime rival Manny Pacquiao, which had been scheduled for this coming September, was recently canceled. Mayweather has also faced public discussion about his finances, with promoter Bob Arum suggesting the fighter's lavish lifestyle has cost him...