Floyd Mayweather's Revenge: Boxer Allegedly Blocks Women Reporters For Questioning His Domestic Violence History

Floyd Mayweather may be the undisputed World Boxing Champion but his camp is accused of blocking several female broadcasters from covering the fight. The highly anticipated fight was watched over millions across the world.

Rachel Nichols of CNN and Michelle Beadle of ESPN alleged that they were blocked by the Mayweather camp from covering the fight because of their report about his history of domestic violence. In a tweet, Nichols said, “No fight for me, as the Mayweather team told my producer that they were blocking my credentials.” Beadle also tweeted that she was banned from the MGM grand arena. However, Beadle later re-tweeted that HBO was able to get her credentials re-approved. A tweet by Sports Illustrated reporter, Chris Mannix, said that USA Today journalist, Martin Roger, was also banned from covering the sporting event. All three previously reported on the domestic violence history of Mayweather.

Meawnhile, the Mayweather camp is denying the allegations. The public relations agency owner, Kelly Swanson, representing Mayweather, tweeted that both the reporters were “credentialed” and Beadle was not part of the guest list. The boxer also denied the allegations of abuse but the with the fight's prominence, his past inevitable came up during the discussions.

Nichols interviewed Mayweather and grilled him about the accusations made by his partners on his alleged physical abuse against them. According to Guardian, Mayweather referred to the allegations as “just hearsay.” Mayweather pleaded guilty to domestic battery and and served two months of the three-month sentence meted against him. The deal he made with the prosecutors reportedly helped him escape felony charges.

However, allegations of blocking the reporters did not go well with the journalists and the general public. The current boxing promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, tweeted that it was a "classless move” for the boxer's team. Meawhile, ESPN anchor, Randy Scott, tweeted that the Mayweather camp were "cowards.” People also questioned the Nevada Boxing Committee for sparing Mayweather and compared them to the NFL which took a strong stance against Ray Rice for domestic abuse. For now, Mayweather would continued to be questioned about his role in banning reporters who dared delve into his allegedly murky past.

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