Floyd Mayweather Jr. Comments on Retirement, Money, Roy Jones Jr. and More

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has dealt a blow to fans hoping to see the former five-division world champion return to the ring, insisting his "health is more important than money."

Money retired in September with a record of 49-0 and suggested the chances of him making a comeback for the illustrious unbeaten 50 look slim, per BoxingScene.com's Vadim Pushkin:

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In the US there is a saying - money does not make the man, the man makes the money.

I made the impossible possible. Going into a match, I never thought about the money. I was thinking about the fans and how to beat the opponent. The goal was to provide for my family. But the money for me was not the most important thing. Right now my ultimate goal is to help other people, to help people in other countries. I left boxing because my health is more important than money.

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Mayweather was in Russia to successfully break the Guinness World Record for hosting the biggest boxing workout, and he continues to make headlines even after his retirement.

According to ESPN.com's Darren Rovell and Dan Rafael, The Best Ever made at least $220 million from his unanimous-decision win over Manny Pacquiao in May, and it's since been suggested a rematch between the pair could tempt Mayweather into making a return.

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Pushkin states a second meeting between the two wouldn't rake in the same figures considering the two now boast a combined age of 74 but rightly adds even a lesser sum could bring the old foes back together.

Not that everybody would race to see a rematch, as Bleacher Report's Jonathan Snowden has attested:

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Like most people I've tried to forget about Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. :) https://t.co/MQjDFwp2c4

— Jonathan Snowden (@JESnowden) November 19, 2015"

Money ended his career with a decisive win over Andre Berto, a relatively low-profile clash compared to the one that preceded it, and many will argue Mayweather is still capable of beating bigger targets.

As well as gathering his supporters and those who appreciated his results-based mastery of the sweet science, Mayweather's style did draw its critics, too, with ESPN's Skip Bayless among that number:

Speaking on his decision to use Russian capital Moscow as the scene for his world record, the 38-year-old stated his desire to become a more worldly figure, proclaiming: "Now I am ready to meet my fans [in other countries]."

Another boxing icon with growing links in eastern Europe is Roy Jones Jr., who was granted Russian citizenship in late October, as reported by Bryan Armen Graham of the Guardian.

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Captain Hook was praised by Mayweather following his decision to strengthen bonds with Russia.

"I want to congratulate Roy Jones," Mayweather said. "He is a good man who is trying to develop boxing here."

Three of Jones Jr.'s last nine fights have taken place in Russia, and the 46-year-old is next scheduled to face former WBO cruiserweight champion Enzo Maccarinelli at Moscow's VTB Arena.