Boxer Floyd Mayweather to Pay for George Floyd’s Funeral

Boxer Floyd Mayweather to Pay for George Floyd’s Funeral
In this file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, on Dec. 29, 2018. Eugene Hoshiko/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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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.