Floyd Mayweather says Ronda Rousey ‘will never be at my status’

By Todd Dewey Las Vegas Review-Journal

9 years ago

Floyd Mayweather Jr. points into the stands 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. CHASE STEVENS/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL / FOLLOW HIM:

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

Welterweight world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. talks to the media at Mayweather Boxing Club, 4020 Schiff Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. He will be fighting Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden on Sept. 12. JEFF SCHEID/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him

Welterweight world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. spars at Mayweather Boxing Club, 4020 Schiff Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. He will be fighting Andre Berto at the MGM Grand Garden on Sept. 12. JEFF SCHEID/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Follow him

Floyd Mayweather looks up to the crowd as he left MGM Grand Garden Arena after his victory against Andre Berto in their WBC/WBA Welterweight Title bout Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 in Las Vegas. Mayweather won by unanimous decision. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) Follow him @Erik_Verduzco

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) reacts after knocking out 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)

The war of words between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Ronda Rousey continued Thursday, when Mayweather responded to comments Rousey made about him to TMZ Sports on Wednesday that she actually makes more money per second than Floyd, who can text her “When he learns to read and write.”

Countered Mayweather in a statement to TMZ Sports: “Big bank take little bank. Let’s play and see how much money you got.”

“Last time I checked I was No. 1 on Forbes,” Mayweather said, referring to the publication’s ranking of the world’s highest-paid athletes. “She will never be at my status. Keep trying to get publicity.”

Your move, Ronda.