If you’re going to talk the talk, you better be ready to walk the walk. Or in Soulja Boy’s case, if you’re going to claim knockout power, you better not be all talk and no punches. A throwback 2017 video featuring Floyd Mayweather and Boy is making the rounds once again, bringing back memories of one of the most bizarre celebrity boxing ‘feuds’ in recent history.
This feud blew up like a cheap firecracker—loud and explosive, but ultimately not much to show for it. They weren’t just throwing verbal jabs on social media; oh no, they wanted to settle their differences in the ring. Really? Yes!
And Mayweather’s reaction to Boy’s claim of ‘knockout power’ was like a father watching his toddler try to swing a baseball bat. His smirk while listening to Boy’s extensive fighting resume from high school said it all!
Soulja Boy vs Chris Brown: When social media beef turns into a boxing match
It all started over social media posts likes and a love triangle. Soulja Boy liked a photo of Chris Brown’s ex, Karrueche Tran, and before long, both artists were sending each other insults, threats, and challenge-threatening videos (via First Sportz).
And just like that, this fight idea was born. Soulja Boy, thinking he was ready to rumble, called on Floyd Mayweather to train him. Meanwhile, Chris Brown, not one to sit on the sidelines, tapped none other than Mike Tyson to be his coach. Tyson, of course, being Tyson, went full Tyson mode, offering to teach Brown not just how to box, but how to bite an ear and unleash some dirty tricks in the ring.
But, as it turned out, no amount of training could prepare these two for what was about to unfold: a fight that wasn’t going to happen. The plans, which initially had the glitter of a Las Vegas showdown, soon evaporated like a desert mirage.
And Floyd Mayweather’s hilarious reaction says it all
This is where the throwback video of Floyd Mayweather recently comes in, giving us a glimpse of his reaction to Soulja Boy’s unrelenting boast about his street-fighting past.
In the 2017 throwback video, Boy went on about his high school fighting career, clearly thinking he was preparing for his moment in the ring. Floyd, however, could barely keep a straight face. His smirk was priceless — probably a mix of “Bless your heart” and “This kid has no clue what he’s getting into.”
Mayweather wasn’t just doubtful; he was practically laughing at the notion that Boy could hold his own against Chris Brown, let alone go toe-to-toe in the ring with anyone else. Let’s read a few fans’ comments:
Soulja Boy forgot he was sitting next to Floyd Mayweather 💀 pic.twitter.com/deGBBEGtK4
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) February 19, 2025
The idea that anyone is scared of a 140lb old man is laughable , especially when he was the Beyoncé of boxing paying for titles 😂
— Saiyan1K (@Blake_Berryhill) February 20, 2025
Floyd was staring at that fake jewelry he had on 🤣
— Renaissance Dad (@UG_Blue) February 19, 2025
Floyd starring at Souljas knuckles, cuz any fighter know if you really been fighting since highschool you would have a couple scars on your knuckles.
Cuz you not using gloves, teeth hurts— Team Bigg Clay (@BiggClayMusic) February 19, 2025
This is hilarious because most guys have experienced a moment where a younger male is bragging about something you’ve been doing effortlessly for years…it happens so much there should be a name for it.
— ncuberealty.com (@mncube) February 20, 2025
But as the hype continued to build, the reality sunk in: neither of these guys would have had the stamina or skill to last more than two rounds without proper boxing training.
So what did we learn? Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Or, in this case, don’t lace up boxing gloves unless you know how to throw a punch without looking like you’re trying to swat a fly. The real knockout here? The ridiculousness of it all. But hey, it was a fun ride while it lasted, and Mayweather? Well, he’s probably still laughing.
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