A domestic violence charity has condemned Floyd Mayweather’s impending visit to Liverpool.
The former heavyweight champion will be appearing in the city on March 10 for a live 45-minute audience in front of boxing fans at the Echo Arena.
Mayweather’s Liverpool date is part of a three-city ‘Undefeated Tour’, which will also see the 39-year-old feature on stages in London and Leicester also.
But the move has been met with strong opposition from Women’s Aid due to the American’s previous conviction for attacking his ex-girlfriend just five years ago.
He was jailed for three months after being found guilty of assaulting Josie Harris when the pair were in a relationship in 2010.
Polly Neate, chief executive of Women’s Aid, said: “Mayweather has never shown remorse for his serious and sustained attacks against women and has even made excuses for his crimes.
“This is not acceptable. He is still considered a hero, and his UK tour will undoubtedly be very lucrative.
“What message does this send out about violence against women?
“If we do not hold perpetrators to account – especially high-profiles ones like Mayweather – we will never drive the culture change we need to keep women and girls safe.”