The legendary boxer Mayweather said it was going to be an “easy payday, easy cheque, easy opponent” prior to the exhibition

And he backed up his pre-fight prediction with a convincing performance in Saitama, Japan.

Mayweather landed a big right hand on Asakura at the end of the second round to seal victory on Sunday’s Rizin Fighting Federation card.

The 45-year-old will pocket up to €20 million for the fight.

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“I would like to thank the whole country of Japan,” Mayweather said afterwards. “Unbelievable country, unbelievable people. An exciting, incredible turnout.