Floyd Mayweather Jr, the celebrated boxing legend, is renowned all over the world for his prowess in the ring. Yet, beyond the ropes, he has also made waves for his unwavering support of Israel.
Floyd Mayweather’s connections with Israel
Floyd Mayweather’s connection with Israel was first established in November 2022, when he visited the country. During his stay, he explored the historic streets of Jerusalem, browsed bustling markets, and even sought shawarma recommendations from fans. His visit wasn’t just a tourist excursion; it was a genuine expression of interest and empathy.
In the aftermath of the October 7 incident last year, Mayweather was one of the first public figures to voice his support for Israel, and even aided the country by sending food, equipment, and bulletproof vests.
Now, the former five-division world champion is once again seen in the streets of Israel as part of his annual global tour, as “Money” took to his official Instagram account to share his latest visit to the country. In the post, Mayweather showed his enthusiasm for learning the history of Israel, while also showing his custom-made “TMT” Kippah.
“Exploring the globe with my team on my annual world tour. This leg of my journey has brought me to Israel. We’re excited to learn more of its history and expand our knowledge. Let’s spread love and positivity together! Thank you @aishglobal @aish.com @themanaju for my custom made TMT Kippah,” Mayweather’s post read.
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Regarding the October 7 massacre of last year, when Hamas and five other Palestinian groups launched a joint attack on Israel, Mayweather posted a powerful message on Instagram: “I stand with Israel against the Hamas terrorists. Hamas do not represent the people of Palestine but are a terrorist group that are attacking innocent lives!”
“I stand for all humans and wish for the safe return of all Americans and Israelis and any human beings that were kidnapped as hostages during these horrific war crimes. This is not a time for politics. This is a time for safety first and foremost. God Bless America. God Bless Israel. God Bless Humankind!” he added. [H/T ynetnews.com]
In recognition of his unwavering support, Mayweather received the prestigious Champion of Israel award from Aish World Center, which is a special honor reserved for those individuals who “continue to advocate against hate and antisemitism and stand up for Israel.”
A fifteen-time world champion with an unblemished 50-0 professional record, Floyd Mayweather returned from boxing following the massive August 2017 bout against UFC star Conor McGregor. Since then, Mayweather has ventured into exhibition boxing, where he’s currently 3-0, with his most recent outing against John Gotti III on 11th June last year ended with a No Contest.
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