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Floyd Joy Mayweather Sr. (born October 19, 1952) is an American boxing trainer and former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1990. Fighting at welterweight during the 1970s and 1980s, Mayweather Sr. was known for his defensive abilities and overall knowledge of boxing strategy.
Mayweather was born Floyd Joy Sinclair on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, into a family of boxers. [21] His father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., is a former welterweight contender who fought Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard.
When Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned pro in 1996, Roger Mayweather turned his attention away from his own competitive boxing career and focused more on being the younger Mayweather's trainer. Roger trained Floyd Jr. until early 1998, when Floyd Mayweather Sr. was released from prison and became Mayweather Jr's trainer. However, soon after ...
Roger Mayweather was Floyd's original trainer in in his early years. Floyd Jr. was known as “little Floyd” to his friends and mentors at a young age. ... Floyd Mayweather Sr., was a ...
In July 1998, it was announced that reigning WBC super featherweight champion Genaro Hernández would meet undefeated up-and-comer Floyd Mayweather Jr. on October 3 that same year. The 21-year old Mayweather was less than two years into his professional career when the fight was made official but was a perfect 17–0 with 13 knockouts.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s next opponent will be 31-year-old welterweight Andre Berto, according to a report from TMZ Sports. While the September 12 fight hasn't been confirmed by Mayweather's camp or ...
With his $300 million prize, Mayweather may well be over the $1 billion mark when it comes to prize money throughout his storied 50-0 record, according to Bleacher Report, having won $250M against ...
Age: 26 years, 8 months: 26 years, 5 months: Height: ... Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Phillip N'dou was a professional boxing match contested on November 1, 2003, ...