Floyd Mayweather Jr. nicknamed “Money Mayweather,” and “Pretty Boy” (during his amateur career) is one of the most well-known names in boxing. His rise from modest beginnings to international fame is evidence of his extraordinary talent, unwavering perseverance, and unrivalled work ethic.
The American boxing promoter, trainer, and former professional boxer is regarded as one of the greatest fighters ever due to his unique blend of power, speed, and technical skill. Mayweather has held world titles in five different weight classes and even today maintains good shape and passion for boxing.
Floyd Mayweather Early Life
Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S, Age: 47 years old, Height 5’8”, Weight:147 lbs
Floyd Mayweather Jr., regarded as the best boxer of his generation, was born Floyd Joy Sinclair on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shortly after Mayweather began to walk, Floyd Sr. took him to the gym, where he would always hold his young son in front of the speed bags. Before long, Mayweather was punching everything that came into his line of sight. He got fitted for his first pair of boxing gloves when he was seven.
Conveniently, his family’s home was only five doors down from the neighbourhood gym where Little Floyd, as he was known, became a mainstay. He soon adopted his father’s last name, signifying his intention to succeed in boxing like him. Early in his career, Mayweather was nicknamed “Pretty Boy” due to his unmarked face. With his quick reflexes, he won the national Golden Gloves in 1993, 1994, and 1996. Mayweather had an 84-6 record as an amateur and his career had an unpleasant end as at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games he was forced to settle for a bronze medal against Serafim Todorov of Bulgaria.
On October 11, 1996, Mayweather became a professional boxer. Mayweather kept up his incredible winning streak as a professional. The gifted boxer won many straightforward fights under the management and instruction of his father. He won the WBC super featherweight championship in 1998, his first world title, after defeating Genaro Hernandez.
Beginning in 2000, Mayweather’s career took off at a rapid pace that led many fight fans to refer to him as the “TBE” (the best ever) during his seven years as a professional boxer.
He advanced in weight class four times during this time, winning the WBC lightweight title in 2002, the WBC super lightweight title in 2005, and the IBF, WBC, IBO, and IBA welterweight titles in 2006. He won the WBC super welterweight title after defeating Oscar De La Hoya in 2007.
Following his stunning victory over Ricky Hatton in late 2007, Mayweather announced hisretirement, shocking the sports world. When he came back in September 2009, he defeated Juan Manuel Marquez in a unanimous decision fight. He defeated Shane Mosley in a 12-roundunanimous decision eight months later in Las Vegas, increasing his record to 41-0.
Mayweather gained notoriety in May 2013 when he defeated Robert Guerrero in a 12-round
fight by unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, earning the WBC welterweight title. Mayweather’s record was improved to an undefeated 50-0 (with 27 KOs) at the end of his career.
Money Mayweather Siblings and Family:
Mayweather hails from a family of fighters. His father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., was a welterweight
contender and a professional boxer from 1974 to 1990. Roger Mayweather, his uncle, a Former
WBA super featherweight and WBC super lightweight champion trained him for the majority of
his career.
His other uncle Jeff Mayweather is a former IBO super featherweight champion as well. He has
four siblings: Deltricia Tawanna Howard, Fatimah Mayweather, Fannie Orr, Justin Mayweather
Jones.
Floyd Jr. has been in many well-known relationships, most notably with Josie Harris and Shantel
Jackson. He is the father of four children (2 sons & 2 daughters): Zion, Koraun, Jirah, and
Lyanna.
Floyd Mayweather – Net Worth
Despite coming from modest beginnings, Mayweather has amassed an incredible $1.1 billion in
career earnings, placing him among the richest athletes in the world. In 2017, Forbes reported
that Mayweather’s earnings for “The Money Fight” against McGregor would surpass $1 billion,
with an estimated value of over $200 million.
As of 2024, he has an astounding $450 million in net worth.
The three highest-grossing pay-per-view boxing matches in history have featured him as the
the main character and he has been so successful that his ring name changed from “Pretty Boy” to “Money” as the victories and payoffs kept coming in.
Mayweather’s enormous wealth has been largely fueled by his ability to broker profitable fight
deals. His reported earnings from fights against boxing greats like Manny Pacquiao and Conor
McGregor have reached $300 million and $350 million, respectively, setting him up for
staggering paydays
When Mayweather’s earnings are contrasted with those of other athletes, their magnitude
becomes even more astounding. He proudly holds the fifth-highest salary of any athlete in
history, right behind Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.
Floyd Mayweather – Social Media Links
Floyd Mayweather has several social media accounts where he updates his fans on the daily
activities of his life and also gives a peek into his life as a professional boxer trainer.
You can follow TBE on Instagram, Twitter (X) and Facebook
• Floyd Mayweather
• @FloydMayweather
• ● Floyd Mayweather Jr. Official Page
Mayweather has an official YouTube channel where he uploads vlogs about his training ethics and practices.
In addition, you can buy Mayweather merchandise from his official website.
The Money Team Official Site
Mayweather’s Social Work
Success in the ring is only one aspect of Mayweather’s ambition; the other is to lead a rich and
fulfilling life off the arena. Therefore he has been involved in many charitable endeavors. Having
founded The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF) in 2009, Mayweather currently serves
as its director. The people the foundation touches and serves are directly impacted by its
objectives, which include fostering and empowering community alliances, developing youth
leadership, and bolstering family foundations in the Las Vegas area.
Mayweather organizes several yearly community events, such as the Thanksgiving Giveaway,
the Back-2-School Giveaway, and the Fight-4-Fitness event, through the selfless efforts of his
foundation. In addition, he gives back to his community by regularly visiting the less fortunate
residents of Las Vegas to personally deliver water and sandwiches.
His contributions to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, Three Square Food Bank, Susan G.
Komen Las Vegas Chapter, Opportunity Village, Rainbow Dreams Academy, and Nevada
Partnership for Homeless Youth are testaments to his kindness and desire to help those in
need.
Floyd Mayweather Next Fight:
Even though Mayweather declared his official retirement from professional boxing in 2017, his name is still talked about in the boxing community. Due to this popularity, Mayweather returned for exhibition bouts with his famous rivals or current boxers such as Logan Paul. with a record of 7-3 (with 3KOs).
Recently, Manny Pacquiao during an event announced that he would face Mayweather once again in the ring in a new exhibition in 2024 after both put on one of the most memorable fights in boxing history in 2015. However, no dates for this match have yet been confirmed from either side.
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