In a shocking turn of events during an exhibition match, João Cancelo — more commonly known for his football s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s — stepped into the boxing ring against the legendary Floyd Mayweather in what was supposed to be a fun, light-hearted charity bout. But things took a fiery turn when tensions flared mid-fight, leading to a controversial low-blow from Cancelo that left the crowd in disbelief.
It all started in the second round, when Mayweather, true to his flamboyant style, began taunting Cancelo with flashy footwork and playful jabs. While the crowd was entertained, Cancelo clearly wasn’t amused. His frustration built visibly with each passing moment, especially as Mayweather danced around him, smirking and dodging with ease.
By the third round, things hit a boiling point. After a particularly slick combination from Mayweather, Cancelo appeared to lose his cool. In a moment of frustration, he threw a blatant low-blow that left Mayweather staggering back in pain. The referee immediately stepped in, and boos echoed through the arena as replays confirmed the foul.
Although it was an exhibition match with no official stakes, the incident sparked immediate backlash. Commentators criticized Cancelo’s lack of discipline, while fans took to social media to debate whether the fight should have been stopped altogether. Mayweather, ever the professional, recovered quickly and managed to keep the match going with a smirk — but the mood had definitely shifted.
After the fight, Cancelo claimed he was “provoked” and let his emotions get the better of him. Mayweather, in typical fashion, laughed it off, saying, “It’s all part of the game — but next time, leave the fouls on the football field.” Whether it was a publicity stunt gone wrong or a genuine outburst, one thing is certain: this bizarre fight moment won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
