A mob attacked boxer Floyd Mayweather after saying he supported Jewish people, the Daily Mail UK reported on Tuesday.
Mayweather was reportedly shopping at a jewelry store in central London when a crowd surrounded him.
Some pro-Pals just racially abused, tried to punch and chased boxing star Floyd Mayweather out of an expensive shop in London. This isn’t protest. This a hateful, violent mob. pic.twitter.com/oSoKwyBWCK
— Heidi Bachram ️ (@HeidiBachram) December 10, 2024
The Daily Mail noted that, according to a source familiar with the situation, the boxer was asked if he supported Israel.
Mayweather responded that he was “proud to support the Jews.” This comment reportedly led to a member of the crowd swinging a punch at the boxer.
“I couldn't really see Floyd trying to throw any punches back. His guards were just trying to get distance between him and them,” a source told the Daily Mail.
According to videos posted on X/ Twitter, Mayweather could be seen shouting back at the crowd before being escorted out of the store in Hatton Garden.
Support for Israel
On Sunday night, Mayweather announced a charity initiative to support Israeli orphans in a post on Instagram.
He launched his charity initiative at a Standing Together event in Israel just a few hours before his social media announcement.
"Over the next year, every orphan in Israel will be visited by the Floyd Mobile and receive special birthday gifts," Mayweather wrote. "To all the widows and orphans: keep your heads held high as we honor the cherished memories of those who have passed."
Mayweather has been incredibly vocal in his support for Israel in the wake of October 7. He was notably one of the first celebrities to visit the Jewish state after the massacre.