
Mayweather’s domestic violence convictions trigger calls for fight boycott
Upcoming fight raises concerns about implied tolerance for domestic violence in sports world.
Domestic violence is casting a shadow over the online conversation around one of the most highly-anticipated boxing bouts in recent history. While the May 2 fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao is expected to shatter box-office records and award millions of dollars to both fighters, some questioned the appropriateness of continuing to support athletes involved in domestic violence.
Published On 29 Apr 2015