Floyd Mayweather Voices Support For Kyrie Irving's Anti-Vaccine Stance

Brooklyn Nets star, Kyrie Irving, continues to remain unvaccinated, against COVID-19.

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Irving has been missing games, due to NYC and the Nets’ vaccine requirement.

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Irving says he’s not anti-vaccine, but is anti-mandate.

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Protestors by Barclays Center, also supported Irving.

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Floyd Mayweather is one of several celebrities, backing Irving.

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Mayweather took to Instagram, to defend Irving

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Mayweather disapproved of vaccines being mandated, when they were initially not.

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Mayweather believes people should have the choice to get vaccinated or not.

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Mayweather claims that people are not truly free.

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