Mayweather to Rousey: Call me when you make $300M in 36 minutes

By Todd Dewey Las Vegas Review-Journal

10 years ago

Aug 6, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Floyd Mayweather, Jr. listens during a press conference to announce the upcoming fight on September 12, 2015 at J.W. Marriott LA Live. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports)

Floyd Mayweather Jr.‘s arm is raised by referee Kenny Bayless after his unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao in their welterweight title unification fight May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden. Mayweather raised his record to 48-0. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Aug 1, 2015; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Ronda Rousey (red gloves) reacts after knocking out Bethe Correia (not pictured) during UFC 190 at HSBC Arena. (Jason Silva/USA Today Sports)

Aug 6, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Floyd Mayweather, Jr. listens during a press conference to announce the upcoming fight on September 12, 2015 at J.W. Marriott LA Live. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports)

Aug 1, 2015; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Ronda Rousey (red gloves) looks on prior to her fight against Bethe Correia (not pictured) during UFC 190 at HSBC Arena. (Jason Silva/USA Today Sports)

Aug 1, 2015; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Ronda Rousey (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Bethe Correia (not pictured) during UFC 190 at HSBC Arena. (Jason Silva/USA Today Sports)

Ronda Rousey (L) of U.S celebrates after defeating Bethe Correia of Brazil during their Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match, a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil August 1, 2015. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Floyd Mayweather Jr. bobbed and weaved a bit before finally throwing a jab at Ronda Rousey.

During an interview on ESPN “SportsCenter” on Thursday, Mayweather was asked his thoughts about Rousey recently winning an ESPY award for Fighter of the Year.

“A while back I didn’t know who Ronda Rousey was, so I’m pretty sure she got upset. I want to say congratulations to Ronda Rousey and the UFC,” Mayweather said. “You guys have done a tremendous job and I’ve won probably six or seven ESPYs for Fighter of the Year. And I truly believe she deserves it. Congratulations to Ronda Rousey.”

Mayweather was then asked about the jab Rousey made at the ESPYs about his history of domestic violence:

“I wonder how Floyd feels being beat by a woman for once.”

Responded Mayweather:

“I’ve yet to see any MMA fighter, or other boxer, make over $300 million in 36 minutes. When she can do that, then, call me.”

Check out the entire interview below.