Floyd Mayweather Jr. admitted Tuesday to the Nevada State Athletic Commission his Showtime "All Access" television series is staged, according to ESPN. Floyd, who was called to the commission's monthly meeting to answer questions about incidents occurring on his reality TV show, said the events were staged as a way to garner more sales for his pay-per-view fights.
Mayweather appeared before a five-person panel to answer questions about scenes in the show that depicted unsafe training conditions, as well the use of marijuana by his entourage. When asked, Mayweather said both of the events in question were scripted for the television show.
"With 'All Access,' we're able to edit and chop footage the way we want," Mayweather told the commission, via ESPN.
The commissions' questioning about unsafe training conditions stemmed from a scene where Mayweather had two members of his entourage box until whoever quit. The show depicted the fight as lasting for 31 straight minutes, something Mayweather insisted did not actually happen because the boxers took several breaks in between.
"We monitor every training session at Mayweather Boxing Club. I don't take breaks during 15-minute rounds, but we allow other guys. I am there to monitor and watch every 'dog house' fight," Mayweather said, referring to the supposed "fight 'til whoever quits" rules.
Although Mayweather said the gambling for the "dog house" fight was faked, the commission did point out Mayweather wasn't licensed to have amateurs sparring in his gym, something which Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe said would be taken care of.
When asked about the use of marijuana in his presence, Mayweather said that too was faked.
"I'm trying to sell more than a fight," he said. "It's a lifestyle."
It's uncertain how this will affect fans of the show. Will viewers still want to watch something they know is fabricated?
*Article updated at 8:33 p.m.
