When Rio met Floyd Mayweather | Toughest opponent, best boxing prospects, what keeps him motivated

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Rio Ferdinand sat down with Floyd Mayweather back in 2017 before the fight with Conor McGregor had even been agreed.

The two discussed Money’s favourite boxing prospects, the suicide of a close friend just before a fight, Conor McGregor and who he thinks could be the toughest opponent he’s faced.

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