Loathsome pop-brat and perennial “hanger-on” Justin Bieber has been dealt a blow by his “buddy” Floyd Mayweather Jr ahead of next Saturday’s super-fight with Manny Pacquiao, reports the Daily Star in the UK.
The Canadian singer, who embarrassingly appeared to gate-crash proceedings when the fight was announced, had banked on being front and centre when Floyd makes his ring-walk in 6 short days.
Sadly for the 21 year old, who is more known for his anti-social, publicity seeking antics than his “music” these days, a source close to Mayweather told The Star;
“He (PBF) has a real soft spot for Justin and allowed him to lead his team for the rematch with Marcos Maidana. ”
“But this time he has had to tell his young friend that there’s no way he can allow him to take centre stage again this time.”
It’s reported that Mayweather has told the irksome teen-idol that he can instead walk out BEHIND the entire entourage who will include Floyd Snr, technical staff and other TMT members, all of whom the champ believes are more deserving of sharing in his glory.
Bieber and Mayweather? Boxing’s “odd-couple”, that’s for sure. Yet I have to say this is a good decision by the “Money” man. How his credibility hasn’t taken more of a hit by his association with Bieber I will never know, but for the biggest fight of your entire career, the “Baby” singer is one of the last people you’d want walking out by your side!
Maybe the fact he has made this decision in the same week an old Alex Ariza interview surfaced (with Seensportmagazine, from his days with Manny), speculating as to Floyd’s sexuality, is merely a coincidence? Or not, as it were! Who am I to know??
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