11 Mar Floyd Mayweather open to buying Premier League club

Could American boxing icon Floyd Mayweather be about to invest in a Premier League club?

Mayweather has expressed an interest in buying Newcastle United, describing them as a “hell of a team”.

The 43-year-old’s net worth is reportedly between $560 million and $1 billion with his last fight coming against UFC superstar Conor McGregor in August 2017.

Speaking at a promotional event in England, Mayweather was asked whether he was “very, very interested” in buying the Toon.

"In the US, we call it soccer, but the Newcastle football team is an unbelievable team, a hell of a team,” Mayweather said.

"If the people want me to buy the Newcastle team, let me know."

Newcastle has been owned by controversial businessman Mike Ashley since 2008.

Mayweather, who retired for a third time 2017, boasts a 50-0 record.