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Friends and promoters of Floyd Mayweather are worried that his breakup drama with Shantel Jackson may distract him from tonight's fight against Marcos Madiana.
According to USA Today, the fight's co-promoter Richard Schaefer of Goldenboy Productions is worried that the breakup has affected Mayweather's mental state.
"There's no question about it, he's distracted," Schaefer said. "Think about it, we saw a very emotional Floyd (during Wednesday's press conference). Clearly, with a day or two to go until fight night, against without question one of the most dangerous opponents he's fought, his focus should be 100% on the fight."
However, Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather promotions believes that the boxer is in good place and just focused on winning the Welterweight title.
"I don't think Floyd Mayweather gets affected by too many things as it relates to preparation for a fight," Ellerbe said. "Come Saturday night, you will see an even more exciting Floyd. Maidana's a very tough guy, and we know he's gonna bring it." he said. "At the end of the day it's about wins and losses and Floyd's a winner."
Mayweather and his fiancée "Miss" Shantel Jackson broke up a few weeks ago, but it was revealed this week that Jackson aborted the couple's twins which caused the breakup. Rumors of Jackson dating Nelly have also bothered the boxer.
"Glovegate" was also another topic that almost prevented tonight's fight from happening. When Mayweather noticed the gloves provided by Madiana's camp were thinly made, he almost canceled the big fight.
Source: USA Today
