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Curmel Moton Clarifies Floyd Mayweather-Gervonta Davis Confusion in the Leaked Sparring Video

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Imagine a sparring session from 2015 suddenly igniting today’s boxing talks. This is the story of a tweet, a video, and a mix-up. The video? Nine-year-old Curmel Moton and ten-year-old Robert Meriwether in a heated sparring duel. The tweet? A claim of Floyd Mayweather’s presence, watching over these young talents.

But wait, was it really Mayweather? Curmel Moton jumped into the ring of social media to set the record straight. What did he reveal? And why does it matter who was in the background?

9-year-old Curmel Moton was a force to reckon with!

The center of this digital ringside is a tweet that transported the boxing community back to a 2015 gym scene. A user posted, “9-year-old Curmel Moton sparring with 10-year-old Robert Meriwether back in 2015. With Floyd Mayweather in the other ring shadow boxing 🔥🔥🔥🔥.” This caption set the stage, suggesting the legendary Floyd Mayweather’s presence as a witness to the young talent’s early endeavors.

However, Curmel Moton, whose professional record now boasts 2 fights and 2 knockouts, swiftly entered the fray to correct this narrative. Demonstrating his attentiveness to details, both in and out of the ring, Moton tweeted in response, “That’s tank not Floyd.” This concise yet impactful correction shifted the focus from Mayweather to Gervonta Davis, another prominent figure in the boxing world and a key figure in Mayweather’s training camp.

Speed for speed

In a revealing recollection, Curmel Moton reflected on a defining sparring session with Gervonta Davis, a memory that stands out in his early boxing journey. “I was nervous at first,” Moton admitted, recalling the anticipation of facing Davis at just 15 years old. However, the encounter unfolded as a harmonious dance of agility rather than brute force. “But we was going like, he was using the speed on me. Like we was both going speed for speed,” Moton described the session.

Contrary to expectations, Davis didn’t unleash his full power. “He wasn’t really like trying to knock me out or nothing like that,” Moton shared, likening the experience to a “chess match” – a strategic and intellectual exchange that proved to be both fun and profoundly instructive for the young boxer.vcd

What other lessons and experiences from his formative years will shape his future in the ring? How will these early influences manifest in his upcoming matches?

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“Future of Boxing”: Training Pictures and Devin Haney’s Funny Clip in Curmel Moton’s Recent Post; Fans Hype Him Up

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After his professional debut in September last year, Curmel Moton certainly caught the attention of the boxing world. Although he has had only two fights in professional boxing, Moton has made several people believe in his abilities. And provided he won two of his bouts in spectacular fashions, fans wish to see him return soon to the ring.

On the other hand, Moton is confident and believes he will soon win a world title in the sport. In this connection, Moton decided to celebrate his journey so far in pro boxing on social media with a post. Undoubtedly, several fans hyped him up.

Curmel Moton celebrates his 2-0 record with fans

Just a few days ago, Curmel Moton declared he would soon announce his next fight and date. In this context, the 17-year-old also uploaded a brief clip of working out with a heavy bag. Anyway, although Moton did not reveal much about his next event, boxing fans expect he will likely fight on the undercard of Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder. In this connection, as Moton recently celebrated his 2-0 pro record in yet another post, fans branded him the future of boxing. “Went to trial back to back b**ch I’m 2-0,” wrote Moton on Instagram.

In addition to a few training pictures, Moton also uploaded a clip of Devin Haney. In the clip, Haney is heard speaking to a woman. “Yeah, I’m legal. Do you like them young?” said Haney.

 

Anyway, in a reply to Moton’s post, one fan stated, “The future of boxing“.

Similarly, one wrote, “My compliments, you are definitely the future of this sport“.

Meanwhile, one expected him to be undefeated with 100 professional wins. “U gone be a 100-0 u the truth kid,” they said.

On the other hand, one wrote, “Congratulations youngen keep laying them bricks 1000“.

Finally, one exaggerated by expecting Moton to fight Devin Haney this year. “Curmel vs Haney 2024,” they added.

To be honest, although Moton shows the potential to achieve several victories in the sport, he has yet to be tested in fire. Only after we have seen him perform against the more mature and conditioned fighters, can we expect him to make a memorable contribution to boxing. As of now, given only two fights, it is unreasonable and hyperbolic to say he will remain undefeated with 100 fights.

Revisiting Moton’s two pro wins

Since Moton is celebrating his 2-0 record, it is worth revisiting his pro fights. In his debut against Ezequiel Flores, Moton threw a few jabs and always tried to follow up with a fast straight hand. Having found Flores against the ropes, Curmel hit his opponent with a right hand to the body. Once he understood Flores was hurt and afraid, Moton sped up and ended the contest with combinations.

On the other hand, against Hunter Turbyfill, Moton displayed explosiveness. He maintained a tall guard and controlled the center of the ring. Finally, Moton made Hunter quit with a powerful body shot. So, certainly, Moton has power and the ability to dominate space. Additionally, he understands when his opponent is intimidated in the ring. Of course, these qualities are commendable in a 17-year-old fighter. Hopefully, Moton will stay disciplined and better his craft. Anyway, what do you make of his latest post? Let us know in the comments below.

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Curmel Moton is Already Eager For a Fight With Leigh Wood

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If anyone knows how difficult it is to become a world champion, it’s Floyd Mayweather. He may have grabbed a title in five different divisions but none of it came easy.

Becoming a belt holder isn’t easy. Nor is it an accomplishment that every fighter checks off their to-do list. In the case of Curmel Moton, nevertheless, not only does Mayweather believe that he’ll get it done, he was also hoping to get his young star to do it in his first professional fight.

Mayweather placed the biggest target he could find on the back of Leigh Wood, the current WBA featherweight champ. His goal was simple, get Wood to fight Moton in his pro debut. Ultimately, Mayweather’s plans never gained any real traction.

Wood (28-3, 17 KOs) flat-out wasn’t interested. A two-time world champion fighting a 17-year-old newbie? It simply didn’t make any sense. So, with Wood not going for it, Moton made his pro debut against Ezequiel Flores. He made quick work of his man, getting rid of him in the opening round.

Now, with Mayweather looking for his next opponent, Moton is hoping that Wood will be willing to step up to the plate.

“I’m still looking forward to fighting Leigh Wood,” Moton told FightHype.com during a recent interview.

Wood isn’t likely to take the bait. He’s fresh off a knockout win over Josh Warrington. Although it’s conjecture, the 35-year-old has one helluva argument when discussing the best fighter at 126 pounds.

At this point, it doesn’t quite matter who Moton matches up with. He already revealed that he’ll return to the ring in November. Getting punched in the face seems like a rough way to make a living. For Moton, however, he enjoys every minute of it.

“I had fun in there. I’m looking forward to doing it again.”

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