Because Floyd Mayweather Jr. had apparently agreed to photos with others, many started calling the famed boxer homophobic. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Mayweather refuses to take selfie with boy because of his nail polish

Originally posted on Game 7 | By Charles Kruger | Last updated 10/25/21

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is arguably the greatest boxer of all time. As such, when regular folks see him out and about they immediately seek him out for autographs and photos. It’s not a particularly novel concept.

Unfortunately, an encounter that occurred recently left a bad taste in everyone’s mouths.

During a recent game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies, a young fan reportedly approached Mayweather for a photo.

Unfortunately, when Mayweather saw his nails – he allegedly turned him away.

“You got painted nails, I don’t take pictures with guys with no painted nails,” Mayweather apparently said.

Because Mayweather had apparently agreed to photos with others, many started calling the famed boxer homophobic.

Fan reaction was swift:

Floyd Mayweather refused to take a picture with guy because he had painted nails. The fragile masculinity of it all…

— 5 Miles to Messy (@AshleyShyMiller) October 25, 2021

forgot the part where he said he feels threatened becos of painted nailswhy does it always have to be that instead of a sensible person practicing the right of preferences. This is so childish and has 0 logic. Simple question,did mayweather owe the kid a duty to take a pic?

— Thato Gerson (@gersonselema) October 25, 2021