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Both have been involved with domestic abuse on separate occasions.
The undefeated boxer’s unfortunate history with domestic violence was a major storyline leading into the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight earlier this year. The singer, who was assaulted by her then-boyfriend and rapper Chris Brown in 2009, has been vocal about her history as a victim.
Although the awkward moment seemed staged, Rihanna looked less than thrilled to be sitting next to Mayweather.