Floyd Mayweather Jr. protege to fight for fourth time in 2024

Lightweight prospect Curmel Moton is preparing for his next fight on Oct. 12 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The 18-year-old protege of Floyd Mayweather is still awaiting confirmation of his opponent, though he hinted that his opponent will be from Mexico. Moton originally hoped to face an unbeaten fighter with nine wins.

Moton (5-0, 4 KOs) will be stepping into the ring for the fourth time in 2024. Despite the short notice, he remains confident. “It’s been great,” Moton said in a YouTube interview with GHBTV about his training camp. “The fight came together quickly, but I stay in the gym, I stay ready.”

Having fought on high-profile undercards for both Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez, Moton is accustomed to the big stage. The smaller venue for his upcoming fight doesn’t concern him. “I feel relaxed,” Moton said. Elite sparring in Las Vegas and fighting on major stages seem to have helped him mature quickly, despite his young age.

Moton’s most recent fight took place in August, when he scored a first-round knockout in Mexico over Victor Vazquez (5-3-1) on the undercard of Mayweather’s exhibition bout against John Gotti III, the grandson of the infamous mobster.

While the upcoming event may not be as grand, Moton remains focused on delivering another standout performance. “I’m going to perform regardless,” Moton said. “The big crowds get me ready to put on a good show, but I feel like this crowd will be passionate, and that’ll do the same.”

Lucas Ketelle is a proud member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and author of “Inside The Ropes of Boxing” (available on Amazon). Contact him on X @LukieBoxing.