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April 26, 2024

Floyd Mayweather Jr. loses title won in Manny Pacquiao fight

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hits Manny Pacquiao

L.E. Baskow

Floyd Mayweather Jr. connects to the chin of Manny Pacquiao late in their fight Saturday, May 2, 2015, at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of his latest belt.

The World Boxing Organization has revoked the legendary boxer of the welterweight world title he earned during his pay-per-view fight against Manny Pacquiao that broke all financial records and TV ratings for a boxing match.

Mayweather, who holds a 48-0 boxing record, missed Friday’s deadline to pay a $200,000 sanctioning fee.

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