By John Glenday

Publicity hungry bookmaker Paddy Power has succeeded in generating more headlines after tweeting out a message confirming that it would be paying out early on an expected Floyd Mayweather victory in his clash with Conor McGregor this Saturday.

Hackles were raised however when the bookies chose the phrase ‘We always bet on black’ to accompany the message, sparking a flurry of responses from boxing fans who accused the bookies of naked racism.

Depicting a triumphant Mayweather showered with dollar bills the full advert read: “Always bet on black. We’ve paid out early on a Mayweather victory. Read full story ›

Source: The Drum