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Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s comeback postponed by rib injury

Jun. 14, 2009
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s boxing comeback has been postponed because the boxer suffered a rib injury while training.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa