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Harry Davies

YouTube star Money Kicks explains details of Floyd Mayweather fight in Dubai

YouTube star Money Kicks - who has been dubbed as Dubai's 'richest teenager' - says his bout with Floyd Mayweather will be a "real fight" over eight rounds.

The 20-year-old - whose real name is Rashed Belhasa - says he is in the "last stage" of negotiations to fight five-weight world champion Mayweather.

Their fight is set to take place on a helipad at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai on February 20.

Belhasa - the son of a billionaire construction mogul - has a massive online following and is one of Dubai's most popular influencers.

He admitted he used to collect Mayweather's 'The Money Team' merchandise and is a huge fan of the ring legend.

"I never thought I would ever fight Floyd. He is the best fighter ever. When I was young, I would collect his 'The Money Team' caps," he told Sky Sports.

Belhasa and Mayweather have met in the past (Money Kicks/YouTube)

"Mayweather's team asked my team for a meeting. We thought: 'No way will this happen!' The same day of the meeting, I saw Mayweather saying: 'I would love to fight Rashed'.

"He is serious. It is an honour that he has called me out. I thought: 'This will go viral!'"

Mayweather has competed in two exhibition bouts since retiring from boxing in 2017 after his win over UFC star Conor McGregor.

'Money' went eight rounds with Logan Paul last June and Belhasa said Paul has given him tips on a clash with Mayweather.

"Logan made history. The whole world was talking about their fight. He has already given me tips on how to fight Mayweather," he continued.

"He told me to flinch a lot, and to move a lot, because Mayweather is a fast guy who has experience. If I knock him out, I would not sleep for a year!"

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Belhasa has competed in two exhibition bouts, headlining events for the 'Social Knockout' promotion in Dubai last year.

He claims to be taller than Mayweather and admits he will need to let his hands go in their fight to have any chance of getting the win.

"Mayweather is too fast - I need to be close and just go crazy on him! I won't lie to myself. Entering the ring with him is an honour. I will try my best," he continued.

"You never know - any punch can land, and I have heavy hands. If he underestimates me? A punch can come. Anything can happen.

"I am much taller than him. I'm getting there. Every day I am learning. I am still young but I'm getting better and better."

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