A hostile group attacked the legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather in the upscale Hatton Garden district of London. The incident, captured on several videos shared on the social network X, testifies to an escalation of violence narrowly avoided thanks to the rapid intervention of its security team. The boxing champion, who was making a brief 48-hour shopping stopover at United Kingdomwas the target of racist insults and attempted physical attacks.
The origins of a confrontation
The former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather had made an impression in October 2023 with its strong support for Israel after the Hamas attacks. On his social networks, he notably published several messages of solidarity and participated in charity events in favor of Israeli victims, triggering passionate reactions within the international community.
From jewelry to chaos
What was supposed to be a simple visit to a jewelry store turned into a tense scene when passers-by recognized the boxer. Questioned on his positions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Mayweather did not hesitate to reaffirm his convictions, declaring himself “ proud to support Jews ». This declaration ignited the powder, angering around ten individuals who began to pursue him. Around twenty other people witnessed the scene, some even trying to physically reach the boxer.
A decisive intervention
Faced with this explosive situation, Mayweather’s security team deployed a emergency device to extract the boxer from the neighborhood. Despite the shoving and attempts at aggression, they managed to get him into a black vehicle which was waiting nearby. After the incident, Mayweather was keen to downplay the seriousness of the situation, assuring his fans that he would ” perfectly good“. This attack demonstrates the global repercussions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, transforming a simple shopping trip into a physical confrontation in the heart of the British capital.
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