LAS VEGAS Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather said on Tuesday
he's interested in putting together a group - with himself as a majority
owner - to buy the Los Angeles Clippers if the team is put up for sale.
"Do we want to buy the Clippers? Yes we do," Mayweather said. "I'm very, very interested in buying the Clippers."
Mayweather may not have enough money to buy the Clippers by himself, but he's certainly got enough for a good down-payment.
The boxer will make another $US40 million ($A43.28 million)
or so on Saturday night when he takes on Marcos Maidana in the third
fight of a six-fight deal with Showtime that is reportedly worth $US250
million ($A270.49 million).
And he's plenty familiar with the team. Mayweather has a condo next
to Staples Center and is a courtside fixture at both Lakers and Clippers
games.
"We want to buy the Clippers and we can afford to buy the Clippers," Mayweather said.
Mayweather said he had nothing bad to say about Donald
Sterling, who he said often invites him to sit next to him and his wife
at the games and has always treated him with respect.
Mayweather could have a few issues if he decides to pursue a purchase.
He served a jail term in 2012 after pleading guilty to
domestic violence and harassment charges in a case involving the mother
of his children and he's a big sports punter, often wagering six-figure
amounts on NBA games.
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