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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. Bruce Bochy Jersey . dropped in to see the next generation of Olympic boxers in Rio.The U.S. bronze medalist at the 1996 Atlanta Games stood on a platform at Riocentro Pavilion 6 to watch Saturday evenings fights, starting with the welterweight quarterfinals. He stuck around through a major heavyweight semifinal and a first-round knockout by Britain super heavyweight Joe Joyce.It was good to show him what I can do, Joyce said.Mayweather was besieged by a stream of autograph-seekers and photo-takers, even with most of the U.S. mens basketball team, including Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins, sitting a few rows behind him.Mayweather is a boxing promoter of sorts after his retirement, and he could have been scouting talent for his company. Saturdays card included several pro prospects from around the world, but no Americans.The 39-year-old Mayweather retired last year after a 49-0 career. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) changed its rules this year to allow professionals to fight at the Olympics, but Mayweather had no interest.Mayweathers undefeated professional mark has been the topic of much fanfare as he became the most famous boxer in the world. But his Olympics 20 years ago marked the last time he lost a fight, when he dropped a much-disputed decision before winning bronze. Bip Roberts Jersey . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. Khalil Greene Jersey . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. https://www.cheappadresjerseys.us/...y-jersey-padres.html . LOUIS -- St.Colin Kaepernicks decision to sit during The Star-Spangled Banner has boosted sales of his merchandise.The San Francisco 49ers?quarterback now has?the best-selling jersey on the team, according to the teams website. Kaepernick was sixth all year prior to his protest.A source with knowledge of sales numbers confirmed to ESPN that more Kaepernick gear was sold last week on the team site than the past eight months combined.Kaepernick has not stood during the national anthem for the past two preseason games because he said he didnt want to show pride in a flag of a country that oppresses black people and people of color.Kaepernicks was the third-best-selling player jersey on NFL.com as of Monday, according to the website. The only jerseys that were selling better were Dallas Cowboys rookie rrunning back Ezekiel Elliotts and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Jerry Coleman Jersey. .Kaepernick has been heavily criticized for his protest, but he has also received support. He was joined in his protest at Thursdays game by 49ers safety Eric Reid.Im not anti-American, Kaepernick said after the game. I love America. Thats why Im doing this.On Monday, President Barack Obama commented on Kaepernicks stance at the G20 Summit.Hes exercising his constitutional right to make a statement, he said. I think there is a long history of athletes doing so.Kaepernick, who is being paid $11.9 million this year, will begin the season as the backup to Blaine Gabbert. ' ' '
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