Mayweather denied entry into Australia

Floyd Mayweather Jnr  will not be allowed to enter Australia after the Immigration Department refused to grant him a visa yesterday.

He may be used to winning, but his biggest fight has happened outside of the Hempen Square, with the boxer banned from entering the country because of his abusive past.

Mayweather, 37, was jailed in 2012 for an attack  on his ex-girlfriend, and needs the Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, to rubber stamp his visa application before heading down to Australia, where he's expected to be the star at two dinners in Melbourne and Sydney. 

The government takes very seriously its role in protecting the Australian community from the risk of harm by non-citizens who engage in criminal conduct and/or conduct that is of serious concern.

“Visa applicants must demonstrate they are of good character as required under the character test in the Migration Act 1958, before they are granted a visa,” said Senator Michaelia Cash.

His local promoter, Max Markson, however, is still holding out hope that the boxing millionaire will be allowed to fly in with his entourage of 30 people at some point. —Daily Mail