Floyd Mayweather Jr is set to return

13 April 2012

Six-time world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr will end a 16-month absence when he returns to the ring in September.

The American, who is undefeated in 41 fights, tweeted yesterday that he will face WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz on September 17.

Mayweather hasn't fought since a unanimous decision over Shane Mosley on May 1 last year and has repeatedly declined to accept a bout against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao - a dream match-up many boxing fans are eager to witness.

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