Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather visits Israel, receives awards for his support

• Published date: 13 March 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Floyd Mayweather, a boxing world champion, was one of the first international celebrities to support Israel when he sent his private plane to deliver medical equipment to the country to help the injured. After that, Mayweather continued to advocate against hate and antisemitism while standing up for Israel

Wanting to strengthen his connection with Israel and its people, Mayweather visited the country. During his visit, he received the Champion For Israel Award at the Dan Family Aish World Center and met with United Hatzalah Volunteers.

The Dan Family Aish experience

On Monday morning, in a special ceremony on the roof of the Dan Family Aish World Center, Mayweather was presented with the Champion for Israel award for his continued support of Israel and his fight against hate and antisemitism.

Mayweather met with students at Aish and celebrated the Jewish month of Adar with them. He expressed excitement at the visit, stating, "The rooftop is some of the best real estate in the world. Aish has welcomed me and my team in Jerusalem before, and it is very exciting to be back."

When asked about the current rise of antisemitism worldwide, particularly in the US, Mayweather answered with a powerful message. "Everybody needs to stay positive and think positive, be proactive in a respectful manner ... and stand up against hate," he said.

Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish, met with Mayweather and discussed the positive messages that the boxing legend is sharing with the world. "As a renowned figure in the world of sports, Mr. Mayweather's visit and his message hold significant weight," the rabbi said. Burg also stressed the importance of Mayweather's activism in light of the October 7 massacre and said that "we need to embrace those who stand strong behind Israel."

Praying for peace with United Hatzalah Volunteers

On Tuesday morning, Mayweather visited the United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem, where he met with President and Founder Eli Beer and CEO Eli Pollak. The boxer was visibly moved by the volunteers he met and their stories of courage.

During his tour of the organization's...