Boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

The Associated Press
Updated 9:20 pm CDT, Monday, June 1, 2020

Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral and memorial services, and the family has accepted the offer.

Mayweather personally has been in touch with the family, according to Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions. He will handle costs for the funeral on June 9 in Floyd’s hometown of Houston, as well as other expenses.

Floyd, a black man, died May 25 after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck while Floyd was handcuffed and saying that he couldn’t breathe. His death sparked protests in Minneapolis and around the country, some of which became violent.

TMZ originally reported Mayweather’s offer, and said he will also pay for services in Minnesota and North Carolina.


Read more: https://www.chron.com/news/article/Boxer-Floyd-Mayweather-to-pay-for-George-Floyd-s-15309533.php

[iluvtennis]

1. Very nice thing to do Mr Mayweather - thank you! nt

[jorgevlorgan]

2. Wait, are you telling me that his asshole persona was all an act??

I think so. Thank you, Mr Mayweather.

[Joinfortmill]

3. 👍

[Raine]

4. That's a very nice thoughtful thing to do

Thank You Mr. Mayweather.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. Oh, my. And while I am not personally affected by this

generosity, I want to thank Mr. Mayweather. He has done a truly noble and generous thing.

So often when a death occurs unexpectedly, no matter why, the family cannot afford a decent burial. I am aware of various such circumstances, and so again, thank you Mr. Mayweather.