Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather will still meet in the ring with Japanese Tensin Natsukawa.

According to the American, it will be an exhibition fight according to the rules of boxing.. Earlier it was reported that Floyd will fight Natsukawa on December 31st according to the rules of MMA. Boxer denied this.

"No kicks. I will spend nine minutes with this guy in the ring. It will not be an official duel, "said Mayweather, quoted by TMZ.

Floyd was touched by the talk that he "fights with a little guy for money".

"I have said many times: I am not poor. I have a lot of money. And it will be the highest paid show battle in history.. I left boxing, but I still make a lot of money just traveling the world.

I'm not 60 or 70 years old. Although at this age I will do the same. What for? Smart investment ", - added Mayweather.

Recall, Mayweather will receive 88 million dollars for this fight.