Richie Woodhall thinks Mayweather will box on

Mayweather will be in the West Midlands for 'An Evening With' the five-weight world champion at Bar Sport in Cannock,

Woodhall, himself a former WBC super middleweight world titlist, will pose the questions to him during an interview for the 300-strong audience.

It's the fifth date of his UK tour for Mayweather, who hung up his gloves unbeaten last year with a 49-0-0 professional record and as the highest-paid athlete on the planet.

The 38-year-old's 'super fight' with Manny Pacquiao last May broke every financial record in the sport, grossing $300million.

'Pretty Boy' is the best boxing draw Las Vegas has ever attracted, with his swansong against Andre Berto in September his 12th straight fight to take place at the MGM Grand.

Calls for him to come out of retirement for fight No 50 remain, with Englishman Amir Khan known to be chasing him, and Woodhall is confident it could happen.

The 47-year-old boxing pundit worked Mayweather's contests against Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya for BBC Radio Five Live in Vegas.

He said: "I think we'll see him in the ring again, he's still young enough and, once some more time has gone by, I think he'll get itchy feet.

"I think Khan will give him a good bout, through his fast feet and good hand speed. The big question is whether he'll be strong enough over the distance.

"I'm sure that, for the first six or seven rounds, he'll give him a great contest, through his speed and movement.

"But, no matter whether it's a front foot fighter or how strong they are on, Mayweather just deals with it. However, a moving target who boxes a bit like him might pose a different obstacle.

"He's not avoided Khan, but I think he looks at it as more difficult than having someone else for the same money. It would be great, though."

Woodhall has interviewed the likes of Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, 'Sugar' Ray Leonard and Evander Holyfield at the Bar Sport venue and rates Mayweather among the best of all-time.

He said: "It's fantastic that he's coming to a local venue and it's great that everyday people can go and see him. I'm sure it will be a good night.

"He's a very clever man, in and out of the ring. What was so good about him was that he could handle any style of boxer that's in front of him. He was an exceptional fighter.

"He's built up that record having took on the best that's out there and he's beat them convincingly, having never look troubled.

"You've got to give him credit, although there's people out there that are not fans of his because of the way he fights. He boxes to his strengths and doesn't let his opponent do the same.

"Him and Manny Pacquiao was the biggest money-maker in history but, in terms of an actual boxing match, it was a no contest. I thought Mayweather easily won it.

"There's never been anyone able to test his skills and that's the great thing about him. He could adapt to anything in there.

"There's not been many who can go through a 12-round fight and you can count the amount of times they've been hit on one hand. I'm talking about clean punches on the target.

"He comes out sometimes without a mark on him."

Limited tickets are still available for the show. 'Bronze' passes, at £99 with a three-course meal, are sold out. There will also be photo opportunities to those customers for an added fee.

Some 'Silver' options remain for £225, including the meal and seating in the middle of the room. A photo with Mayweather is included in the price.

A few 'gold' tickets are on sale at £450, which offer access to the VIP room with a drinks reception. Priority seating, the meal and photo are part of the package.

For more information, call Scott Murray's Bar Sport Promotions on 01543 572 092.