Reports are that former two-weight world champion and currently undefeated light welterweight contonder Floyd Mayweather Jr. has decided to opt for fighting unknown quantity Henry Bruseles when he returns to the ring in January. Mayweather, whose last performance was a dominating decision win over former WBO champion DeMarcus Corley was said to have the choice of three fighters: Stevie Johnston, Bruseles and Australia's Lovemore N'dou. Bruseles, of Puerto Rico looks to be the choice that Mayweather has decided upon. At twenty-four years of age, Bruseles has amassed a record of twenty-one wins, two losses and a draw with thirteen wins coming by knockout. His last fight was a technical draw with Ener Julio. Stay tuned for more on this story as it develops.
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