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For his father, see Floyd Mayweather, Sr.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Born
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

(1977-02-24) February 24, 1977 (age 47)
Template:City-state
Nationality American
Other namesPretty Boy Floyd
Money Mayweather
Pay Per View "King"
Cash Cow
Cash "King"
T.B.E The Best Ever
Statistics
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins41
Wins by KO25
Losses0
Draws0
Olympic medal record
Representing  United States
Men's boxing
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Featherweight

Floyd Joy Mayweather, Jr. (born Floyd Sinclair on February 24, 1977), is an undefeated American professional boxer. He is the son of Floyd Mayweather, Sr.

From July 18, 2005 through June 2, 2008, he was rated by The Ring magazine as the "Number 1" pound for pound boxer in the world. Mayweather has won nine world boxing championships in five different boxing weight classes; he is the former WBC welterweight champion, a title he vacated upon his retirement. For his achievements he was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1998 and 2007; Best Fighter ESPY Award 2007, 2008 and currently 2010; BWAA Fighter of the Year 2007 by Boxing Writers Association of America; ESPN.com Fighter of the year 2007; The Ring Magazine event of the year 2007, 2008; and currently The Ring Magazine comeback of the year 2009.[2][3][4]

He is the former WBC World Super Featherweight Champion, WBC World Lightweight Champion, The Ring World Lightweight Champion, WBC World Light Welterweight Champion, IBF World Welterweight Champion, The Ring World Welterweight Champion, WBC World Welterweight Champion, IBO World Welterweight Champion, IBA World Welterweight Champion. Furthermore he was also the WBC World Super Welterweight Champion, And recognised as WBC Emeritus Champion.[5][6]

Mayweather is undefeated with 41 wins including 25 by knockout and is currently rated by The Ring Magazine as the number two pound-for-pound boxer in the world. And rated by Prominent boxing websites and magazines as "Number 1" pound for pound boxer in the world such as, BoxRec,[7] Fox Sports,[8] BBC Sports,[9] Yahoo Sports,[10] Sporting Life.com,[11] BoxingScene.com,[12] The Sweet Science.com,[13] Ringside Report.com,[14] Doghouse Boxing.com,[15] BoxingTalk.com,[16] BoxingNews247.co.uk,[17] EastSideBoxing.com,[18] BoxingDaily.co.uk,[19] HardcoreBoxing.net,[20] DaLockerRoom.com,[21] RonBorges.com,[22] and Ninja's Palce.net.[23] Additionally, he is currently rated by The Ring Magazine[24]and ESPN[25] as "Number 1" Welterweight in the world.

Floyd Mayweather was involved in the most lucrative fight ever in boxing history, The fight was with "Six Division World Champion" Oscar De La Hoya, with over $120 million in generated revenue, live gate of $19 million, beating previous record of $16 million held by Evander Holyfield vs Lennox Lewis rematch, and selling a total of 2.4 million household Pay-per-view buys. Beating the previous record of 1.99 million held by Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson II.[26]

After his win over Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton he was ranked "Number 14" by Forbes Magazine as the Biggest Celebrity Paydays of 2007.[27] On 22 June 2010 he was listed on Forbes magazine and ranked "Number 2" as the "Richest and Powerful Sports Athletes of 2010", Mayweather however earned the second most out of any athlete on the list in 2010 falling just behind Tiger Woods with earnings of $65 million ($65,000,000,00).[28][29]

He is also the co-founder of HBO 24/7 (TV series), HBO alongside Floyd Mayweather produced a series of countdowns previewing their big Pay-per-view fights. These shows are 30 minute specials designed to get undecided and casual fans excited enough to pay $50 needed to watch the fight live.[30]

Floyd Mayweather, Jr is one of two boxers ever in Compubox history to go an entire round without being hit, The other is Roy Jones, Jr.[31][32]

Mayweather is widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all times.[33] Having wins over such celebrated opponents from all over the world, Including Genaro Hernandez, Jose Luis Castillo(twice), Diego Corrales, Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez and Shane Mosley.[34][35][36]

Background

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his mother's last name.[37] His last name would change to Mayweather shortly thereafter. His father, Floyd Mayweather, Sr., is a former welterweight contender, while two of his uncles, Jeff Mayweather and Roger Mayweather, won championship titles.

Amateur career

Mayweather had an amateur record of 84-6[38] and won national Golden Gloves championships in 1993 (at 106 lb), 1994 (at 114 lb), and 1996 (at 125 lb).[39] He was given the nickname "Pretty Boy" by his amateur teammates because he had relatively few scars, a result of the defensive techniques that his father (Floyd Mayweather, Sr.) and uncle (Roger Mayweather) had taught him.[40] In his orthodox defensive stance, Mayweather—much like James Toney—often utilizes the 'shoulder roll'. The shoulder roll is an old-school boxing technique in which the right hand is held normally or slightly higher than normal, the left hand is down around the midsection, and the lead shoulder is raised high on the cheek in order to cover the chin and block punches. The right hand (from orthodox stance) is used as it normally would be to block punches coming from the other side, such as left hooks. From this stance, Mayweather blocks, slips, and deflects most of his opponents' punches, even when cornered, by twisting left and right to the rhythm of their punches.[41]

At the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Mayweather won a bronze medal by reaching the semi-finals of the featherweight (57 kg)[42] division's 31-boxer tournament. In the opening round, Mayweather led 10-1 on points over Bakhtiyar Tileganov of Kazakhstan before he won by round 2 referee stoppage. In the second round, Mayweather outpointed Artur Gevorgyan of Armenia 16-3. In the quarterfinals, Mayweather survived a late rally by Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba to win 12-11. In his semifinal bout against the eventual silver medalist, Serafim Todorov of Bulgaria, Mayweather lost by a controversial decision that the U.S. team officially protested. Many who saw the bout, including the referee (who mistakenly raised Mayweather's hand when the decision was read), believed that Mayweather had won.

Professional career

Super Featherweight

Mayweather fought his first professional bout on October 11, 1996 against fellow newcomer Roberto Apodaca who was knocked out in round 2. Mayweather's trainer at the time was his uncle, Roger Mayweather, because Floyd Mayweather, Sr. was still imprisoned after having been convicted of illegal drug trafficking in 1993. Mayweather, Sr. took over as Mayweather, Jr.'s trainer when he was released from prison (after Mayweather, Jr.'s fourteenth fight—a second-round knockout of Sam Girard).[43] From 1996 to early 1998, Mayweather won most of his fights by knockout or TKO.

In 1999, Mayweather won his first world title, the WBC junior lightweight (130 lb) championship, when the corner of Genaro Hernandez stopped the fight after round 8. Hernandez had never been defeated at the weight class. From there, Mayweather defended his title with performances against contenders such as Angel Manfredy and Carlos Gerena.

Before he fought against former WBC featherweight champion Gregorio Vargas in early 2000, Mayweather fired his father as his manager and replaced him with James Prince. A few months after the fight, the rift between the father and son became wide enough that Mayweather, Jr. fired Mayweather, Sr. as his trainer as well.[44] Roger Mayweather returned to his role as Mayweather, Jr.'s trainer in his next bout—a non-title fight against Emanuel Burton. In an interview in 2004, Mayweather, Jr. said that he loves Mayweather, Sr. as his father but feels that he has better chemistry with Roger, and his father had put too much pressure on him to be perfect.[45]

Mayweather's biggest fight as a junior lightweight was on January 20, 2001, against Diego Corrales. At the time, neither fighter had been defeated or knocked down. In the bout, Mayweather won every round and knocked down Corrales five times (three times in round 7 and twice in round 10). After the fifth knockdown, Corrales' cornermen climbed onto the apron and stopped the fight, thereby establishing Mayweather as one of the claimants to boxing's mythical pound-for-pound title. At the time of the stoppage, Mayweather was way ahead on the scorecards, leading by the official tallies of 89-79, 90-79, and 90-78.[46]

In Mayweather's next bout, on May 26, 2001, future IBF champion Carlos "Famoso" Hernández knocked down Mayweather for the first time. Mayweather entered the bout with injured hands.[47] When Mayweather hit Hernández with a left hook in round 6, the pain caused Mayweather to drop his left hand to the canvas, and the referee called it a knockdown. Nonetheless, Mayweather won the fight by unanimous decision. In the award-winning[48] documentary film More Than Famous, Hernández's bout against Mayweather was prominently featured.

Mayweather's last fight in the junior lightweight division was against future junior lightweight and lightweight champion Jesús Chávez. It was Mayweather's eighth defense of the WBC junior lightweight title, which he had held for more than three years. He won when Chávez's corner stopped the fight after round 9. Mayweather had such difficulty making weight for this fight that he did not eat for four days before the weigh-in.[49]

Lightweight

In 2002, Mayweather moved up to the lightweight (135 lb) division. Mayweather fought only four bouts at this weight, but they were all world championship fights. Mayweather won two bouts for the WBC and The Ring lightweight belts against José Luis Castillo. In their first bout, Castillo had success when he cut off the ring and used his strength to wear down Mayweather. But it was not enough to make up for his slow start in the fight. Still, many analysts and fans feel that Mayweather should have lost the fight,[50] but he won by unanimous decision. In the rematch, Mayweather used his quick footwork, combinations and his jab specialty to coast to another unanimous decision victory, this time with no controversy. The smaller Mayweather was outweighed by Castillo on the night of the fight, as Castillo weighed 147 and Mayweather weighed 138.[51]

On April 19, 2003, Mayweather dominated the Dominican Victoriano Sosa and won by unanimous decision. Mayweather's next fight (on November 1, 2003) was in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He fought against the promising South African knockout specialist Phillip Ndou, whose record was 31-1 with 30 KOs. Uncharacteristically, Mayweather was offensively oriented from the beginning of the fight. Round 5 was one of 2003's most action-packed.[52] In the middle of the round, Mayweather landed a barrage of powerful punches. Ndou endured and threw wild punches that forced Mayweather into the ropes, but Mayweather demonstrated his rhythmic defensive technique and let Ndou wear himself out further. In round 6, Ndou wobbled and was pushed down. In round 7, a combination of three straight right hands knocked down Ndou and caused a TKO, when N'Dou's trainers - Nick Durandt and Tommy Brooks - contemplated throwing in the towel. However, the ref stopped the fight as Ndou did not move forward (as part of a test to ensure he was okay from the knockdown).

Junior Welterweight

Mayweather then moved up to the junior welterweight (140 lb) division. His first fight in this division was against southpaw DeMarcus Corley. Mayweather used his speed and jabs to win the early rounds. In the first minute of round 4, Corley landed a solid left hand and drove Mayweather into the ropes, but Mayweather recovered and fought back ferociously. After that round, Mayweather mostly controlled Corley. Mayweather knocked down Corley in rounds 8 and 10, but Corley was able to continue until the end. Mayweather won by unanimous decision. The fight was Mayweather's only one in 2004.

On January 22, 2005, Mayweather fought against Henry Bruseles of Puerto Rico in a WBC junior welterweight title eliminator bout. Mayweather easily outclassed Bruseles throughout the first seven rounds. In round 8, Mayweather knocked down Bruseles twice, and the fight was stopped.

The win over Bruseles made Mayweather the mandatory challenger for Arturo Gatti's WBC Super Lightweight Championship. Before the fight, Mayweather was supremely confident. He described Gatti with terms such as "a C+ fighter", "a fake", and "a blown-up club fighter."[53] The pay-per-view fight occurred on June 25, 2005 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where the fans heavily supported Gatti. Near the end of round 1, Mayweather pushed Gatti's head down in close and the referee instructed the fighters to "Stop punching." Gatti broke and left himself vulnerable while Mayweather either deliberately or indeliberately disobeyed the referee's command and continued to land punches. Gatti turned to the referee to complain and Mayweather capitalised, sending Gatti to the canvas with more shots for what was scored a knockdown, despite Gatti's complaints.[54] Throughout the next five rounds, the much faster Mayweather landed with nearly every big shot against Gatti, who had no offense with which he could return fire. Gatti's corner stopped the fight after round 6—giving Mayweather his third world title. It was one of the most one-sided and most impressive contests in boxing history. In the post-fight interview, Mayweather praised Gatti and claimed that his pre-fight comments "were just to sell tickets." Among many boxing experts, Mayweather's one-sided dominance over Gatti solidified his position as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.[55] Compubox had Mayweather outlanding Gatti by a total of 168 to 41.[56]

One month after the Gatti fight, Mayweather went to trial for a domestic violence charge. He faced a minimum of one year in prison if he was convicted. Mayweather had been accused of violence against his former girlfriend, Josie Harris. Harris had claimed that Mayweather had punched and kicked her during an argument in Mayweather's Bentley, outside a Las Vegas nightclub in 2003. During the trial, however, Harris admitted that she had lied on the initial police report and testified that Mayweather never hit her. The jury acquitted Mayweather.[57]

Welterweight

On November 19, 2005, Mayweather fought a non-title bout at 147 lb (67 kg) against welterweight Sharmba Mitchell. In round 3, Mayweather knocked down Mitchell with a straight right hand to the head. In round 6, another straight right hand—this one to Mitchell's body—dropped Mitchell again and ended the fight.

See also: Mayweather-Judah boxing match

( Sworn Enemies )

On April 8, 2006, Mayweather defeated Zab Judah for the IBF and vacant IBO world welterweight titles by unanimous decision. Beforehand, the fight had been jeopardized after Judah lost the WBA, WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles to Carlos Manuel Baldomir on January 7, 2006, but Mayweather's and Judah's camps reworked the contract and decided that the fight would go on.[58] In the fight, Mayweather stayed calm during Judah's aggressive early rounds. Mayweather began to dominate Judah in round 5, and Judah eventually bled. Near the conclusion of the tenth round, Judah hit Mayweather with a left hand that was clearly below the belt and followed up with a right-handed rabbit punch. After referee Richard Steele called time with five seconds remaining in the round, Roger Mayweather entered the ring and approached Judah, but Steele restrained him. Judah's father and trainer, Yoel Judah, entered the ring as well. Floyd remained in the neutral corner while both Yoel and Zab scuffled with Roger (and others who had entered the ring) until police and security managed to restore order. Roger was thrown out, but the fight continued and went the scheduled 12 rounds. Mayweather won by the official scores of 116-112, 117-111, and 119-109. Compubox statistics showed Mayweather as landing 188 punches to 82 for Judah.[59]

Five days after the fight, the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided not to overturn the result of the bout, but Roger Mayweather was fined US$200,000 and suspended for one year.[60] The suspension entails that Roger can train Mayweather, Jr. in the gym but cannot work the corner during fights.[61] On April 17, 2006, the IBF ordered a rematch between Mayweather and Judah, but the NSAC suspended Judah for one year on May 8, 2006.[62] Mayweather vacated the IBF title on June 20, 2006.

Mayweather rejected an offer of US$8 million to fight Antonio Margarito and split with promoter Bob Arum.[63] Oscar De la Hoya, however, postponed his decision until 2007, leaving Mayweather in the awkward position of choosing his next opponent.[64] Mayweather considered moving up in weight again to fight junior middleweight champion Cory Spinks, but because of negative publicity and Spinks' impending mandatory defense of his title, he finally decided to face WBC and The Ring welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir on November 4, 2006 in Las Vegas.[65]

Mayweather would ultimately defeat Baldomir by unanimous decision for both titles. Ringside punch statistics showed Mayweather landing 199 of 458 punches, while Baldomir landed just 79 of 670. Mayweather earned $8 million for the fight, while Baldomir was paid $1.6 million. Both were career highs in earnings for each fighter at the time.

During the fight, Baldomir chased Mayweather sluggishly, unable to land any meaningful shots but trying to remain the busier fighter, while Mayweather picked away with sharp jabs and hooks, even managing to cut Baldomir over his left eye in the first round. This pattern continued throughout the fight. The defensive-minded Mayweather put on what many witnesses and Mayweather himself called a "boxing clinic" to take Baldomir's WBC and Ring welterweight titles in a lopsided 12 round decision. Two judges had Mayweather winning all 12 rounds, with the other giving all but two rounds to Mayweather. After the fight Mayweather called out for a fight with Oscar De la Hoya.

Super Welterweight

See also: De La Hoya-Mayweather

( The World Awaits )

Mayweather's next match was the long-anticipated superfight against six-division champion and current WBC Super Welterweight titleholder Oscar De La Hoya on May 5, 2007. De La Hoya's belt was on the line, which required Mayweather to move up in weight from 147 pounds to 154.

Despite De La Hoya's insistence that money was not a factor, the Mayweather-De La Hoya bout set the record for most PPV buys for a boxing match with 2.7 million households, shattering the record of 1.95 million for Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson II. Around $120 million in revenue was generated by the PPV, which set another record. With the percentages factored in, Oscar De La Hoya ended up earning $58 million for the bout, the highest purse ever for a fighter. The previous record was $35 million, held by Tyson and Holyfield. Floyd Mayweather earned about $25 million for the fight.[66]

At one time, Floyd Mayweather, Sr., Mayweather, Jr.'s father, was in talks to train Oscar De La Hoya and be in his corner during the fight but he decided to train with Freddie Roach.

Mayweather won by a controversial split decision in 12 rounds, capturing the World Boxing Council (WBC) title though most saw the fight as being fairly one-sided on his behalf.

Return to Welterweight

Ricky Hatton

See also: Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton

( Undefeated )

Press Conference in NYC for the Mayweather-Hatton fight

Mayweather decided to relinquish his WBC junior middleweight championship[67] and kept his WBC welterweight championship. On July 28, 2007, it was announced that Mayweather would come out of his short retirement to fight light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton which was promoted by Oscar De La Hoya's promotion company Golden Boy Promotions and Floyd Mayweather's "Mayweather Promotions." The bout was labelled "Undefeated" and took place on December 8, 2007, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, in a fight which was the biggest welterweight showdown of two undefeated fighters since Oscar De La Hoya and Félix Trinidad met in their 1999 superfight. In the build up to their fight, Mayweather claimed that he was the greatest boxer ever, saying: "I respect what Robinson and Ali did for the sport. But I am the greatest, and this is my time." [68]

Mayweather controlled the fight from the start and knocked Hatton out in the 10th round to retain the welterweight championship.[69] Hatton suffered a cut over his right eye in round three from the punches of Mayweather, and it seemed that it was at this point that his pace and movement began to slow. In round six Hatton lost a point for punching the back of Floyd's head as he was caught draped on the ropes. Mayweather had a huge eighth round, landing a number of clean, effective power shots.

In the 10th round Hatton was caught with a check left hook thrown from Mayweather's hip, and as a result he fell forward head first into the turnbuckle and hit the deck. Hatton managed to make it to his feet, but was clearly dazed. Two more big lefts in a flurry put Ricky down again and Cortez stopped it at 1:35 of round 10.[70]

After the fight, Mayweather said that Hatton was one of the toughest fighters he had ever fought, that he just kept coming and coming, and that he wants to promote fights, with Hatton being his first client. Mayweather announced a two-year layoff from boxing to concentrate on his promotional company.[71]

On March 18, 2009, it was reported that Mayweather was "ready to dance again" according to a source from within the Mayweather camp. Announcing his return to the ring seemed to be somewhat of a formality at this point, as even his estranged father, current trainer of Ricky Hatton, Floyd Mayweather Sr. stated, "He's gonna fight again." [72]

Juan Manuel Marquez

See also: Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

( Numero Uno )

On May 2, 2009, it was confirmed that Mayweather was coming out of a 21-month retirement to fight lightweight champion Juan Manuel Márquez at a catchweight of 144 lb on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on HBO PPV.[73] The fight was postponed due to a rib injury Mayweather received during training. HBO's reality series 24/7 was also postponed to start on August 29. The fight took place on September 19, 2009 in conjunction with Mexican Independence Day, traditionally a big boxing weekend. During the official weigh in for their 144 lb bout, Mayweather failed to meet the required limit by weighing in at 146 lb, two pounds heavier than Marquez. He was subsequently fined as a result.[74] However it was later revealed that the contract was changed so that Mayweather could make weight within the welterweight limit of 140-147 lb as long as Marquez received a large guaranteed sum of money.[75] Mayweather won a unanimous decision after 12 rounds in one of the most statistically lop sided fights between 2 world class opponents. Marquez only managed to land 12% of his total 583 punches while Mayweather landed 59% of 490 total punches.[76] This fight marks only the fifth time in boxing history that a non-heavyweight fight sold more than 1 million pay-per-views, with the official HBO numbers coming in at over 1 million buys equalling a total of approximately $52 million. Four of those fights all featured Oscar De La Hoya as the main event, making this fight the one of two events where a non-heavyweight fight sold over 1 million PPVs without Oscar De La Hoya. The other fight was Manny Pacquiao versus Miguel Cotto which sold 1.25 million PPVs.[77]

Manny Pacquiao

Pacquiao had reportedly agreed to fight Mayweather on March 13, 2010, for a split of $50 million up front, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas which the promoters of both camp already agreed.[78] However, the fight has been called off as of now, according to promoter Bob Arum, due to disagreements about Olympic style drug tests. Floyd Mayweather's camp wanted blood tests by the United States Anti-Doping Agency, which conducts the tests anytime from the fight is signed to the fight date.[79] However the Pacquiao camp refused to provide these samples, only willing to allow blood to be taken from Pacquiao if the test were scheduled. Freddie Roach, on the other hand, has commented that he would allow a blood sample to be taken from Pacquiao if there was a cut-off date for the blood testing or at least one week before the fight, but promoter Bob Arum has offered the chance to fight Pacquiao instead to Joshua Clottey. Leading up to and since the Clottey bout, both Arum and Roach have stated that Pacquiao would not fight under any testing that included taking blood randomly instead of the scheduled urine test.[80][81][82][83][84]

Shane Mosley

See also: Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley

( Who R U Picking )

Negotiations for a proposed matchup between Mayweather and Shane Mosley immediately began after Andre Berto pulled out of his scheduled January 30 unification bout with the latter, due to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.[85] Both sides eventually agreed to fight on May 1, 2010 for Mosleys WBA World Welterweight title. It was later revealed that Floyd Mayweather refuse to pay sanctioning fees required by WBA, Mayweather said "all belts do is collect dust". However the belt will only be on the line for Mosley to defend against Mayweather.[86] Both Mayweather and Mosley agreed to Olympic-style testing for this bout.[87][88] Not because of the failed negotions between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao but because of Mosley's own history of performance-enhancing drugs.[89] Mosley started the fight well landing two solid right hands in Round 2 making Mayweather's knees buckle. Mayweather showed tremendous heart and courage and went on to dominate, outbox, and outclass Mosley eventually winning a unanimous decision. Judges scored the fight 119-109, 119-109, 118-110 all in favor of Mayweather. During the fight in Round 4 Compubox picked up Shane Mosley throwing seven punches without landing any, making Mayweather the second boxer after Roy Jones, Jr to go the entire round without being hit. After the fight president of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya stated that "No doubt about it in my mind, in Mosley's mind, in anybody's mind that he is the best. He keeps on proving it over and over again, I have to say, the truth tonight convinced me that he is the best, possibly of all times, Mayweather has the skill, has the talent to beat anybody."[90]

The fight was the second highest non heavyweight pay-per-view bout in the history of boxing selling 1.4 million Pay-per-views. HBO officially released that the fight generated $78.3 million in revenues. After Mayweather's lopsided victory over Shane Mosley several boxing rankings placed him as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

Future plans

After the fight Floyd expressed interest in moving up in weight to capture his seventh world title in six different weight classes and to challenge newly crowned middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.[91]

It has been reported that Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Top Rank Chief Bob Arum are trying to work out a fight between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather has asked Pacquiao to undergo random blood and urine testing up until the fight day, because of rumors speculating from professional boxers including Andre Berto, Paul Malignaggi, Nate Campbell, Kermit Cintron and Ricky Hatton of Pacquiao's jump through seven weight classes. Pacquiao said he will undergo blood and urine testing up until 14 days before the fight, stating that giving blood too close to the fight day will weaken him. United States Anti-Doping Agency chief officer Travis Tygart stated that if an athlete is tested prior to a 14-day window leading up to a big match or tournament, then that athlete is still able to cheat by utilizing performance enhancing drugs.[92]

On July 19, 2010, Leonard Ellerbe, one of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s closest advisers, denied that negotiations for a super fight between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao had ever taken place. Leonard Ellerbe stated "Bob Arum is not telling the truth, but history tells us who is lying". Ellerbe was clearly taking a shot at Arum, who is famous for playing fast and loose with the truth after having uttered the famous quote years ago, "Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth."[93]

Mayweather for his part later told the associated press that he fought 60 days ago and that he was in no rush to fight Pacquiao.[94]

Professional boxing record

41 Wins (25 knockouts, 16 decisions), 0 Losses, 0 Draws[95]
Res. Record Opponnent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Win 41-0 United States Shane Mosley Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2010-05-01 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States WBA Super World welterweight title not on the line for Mayweather; only for Mosley.
Win 40-0 Mexico Juan Manuel Marquez Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2009-09-19 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 39-0 United Kingdom Ricky Hatton TKO 10 (12)
1:35 		2007-12-08 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained WBC Welterweight title.
Win 38-0 United States Oscar De La Hoya Decision
Split 		12 (12) 2007-05-05 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won WBC Super Welterweight title.
Win 37-0 Argentina Carlos Baldomir Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2006-11-04 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained IBO and won IBA and WBC
Welterweight titles.
Win 36-0 United States Zab Judah Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2006-04-08 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won IBF and vacant IBO Welterweight titles.
Mayweather vacated the IBF title on June 20.
Win 35-0 United States Sharmba Mitchell TKO 6 (12)
2:06 		2005-11-19 United States Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 34-0 Canada Arturo Gatti TKO 6 (12)
3:00 		2005-06-25 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won WBC Super Lightweight title, which
Mayweather later vacated in order to move up
to Welterweight.
Win 33-0 Puerto Rico Henry Bruseles TKO 8 (12)
2:55 		2005-01-22 United States American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, United States
Win 32-0 United States DeMarcus Corley Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2004-05-22 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 31-0 South Africa Phillip Ndou TKO 7 (12)
1:08 		2003-11-01 United States Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Retained WBC Lightweight title, which
Mayweather later vacated in order to move up
to Light Welterweight.
Win 30-0 Dominican Republic Victoriano Sosa Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2003-04-19 United States Selland Arena, Fresno, California, United States Retained WBC Lightweight title.
Win 29-0 Mexico José Luis Castillo Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2002-12-07 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained WBC Lightweight title.
Win 28-0 Mexico José Luis Castillo Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2002-04-20 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won WBC Lightweight title.
Win 27-0 Mexico Jesús Chávez TKO 9 (12)
3:00 		2001-11-10 United States Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title,
which Mayweather later vacated in order to
move up to Lightweight.
Win 26-0 United States Carlos Hernández Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2001-05-26 United States Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 25-0 United States Diego Corrales TKO 10 (12)
2:19 		2001-01-20 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 24-0 United States Emanuel Augustus TKO 9 (10)
1:09 		2000-10-21 United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win 23-0 Mexico Gregorio Vargas Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 2000-03-18 United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 22-0 Puerto Rico Carlos Gerena TKO 7 (12) 1999-09-11 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 21-0 Uganda Justin Juuko KO 9 (12)
1:20 		1999-05-22 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 20-0 Argentina Carlos Rios Decision
Unanimous 		12 (12) 1999-02-17 United States Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 19-0 United States Angel Manfredy TKO 2 (12)
2:47 		1998-12-19 United States Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States Retained WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 18-0 United States Genaro Hernandez TKO 8 (12) 1998-10-03 United States Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won WBC Super Featherweight title.
Win 17-0 Canada Tony Pep Decision
Unanimous 		10 (10) 1998-06-14 United States Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 16-0 Argentina Gustavo Cuello Decision
Unanimous 		10 (10) 1998-04-18 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 15-0 Dominican Republic Miguel Melo TKO 3 (10) 1998-03-23 United States Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win 14-0 United States Sam Girard TKO 2 (10) 1998-02-28 United States Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 13-0 Puerto Rico Hector Arroyo TKO 5 (10)
1:21 		1998-01-09 United States Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 12-0 United States Angelo Nuñez TKO 3 (8)
2:52 		1997-11-20 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 11-0 Mexico Felipe Garcia KO 6 (8)
2:56 		1997-10-14 United States Bank of America Centre, Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 10-0 United States Louie Leija TKO 2 (10)
2:33 		1997-09-06 United States County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, United States
Win 9-0 Mexico Jesús Chávez TKO 5 (6) 1997-07-12 United States Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 8-0 United States Larry O'Shields Decision
Unanimous 		6 (6) 1997-06-14 United States Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 7-0 United States Tony Duran TKO 1 (6)
1:12 		1997-05-09 United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6-0 United States Bobby Giepert TKO 1 (6)
1:31 		1997-04-12 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5-0 United States Kino Rodriguez TKO 1 (6)
1:44 		1997-03-12 United States Stadium Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 4-0 United States Edgar Ayala TKO 2 (4)
1:39 		1997-02-01 United States Swiss Park Hall, Chula Vista, California, United States
Win 3-0 United States Jerry Cooper TKO 1 (4)
1:39 		1997-01-18 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2-0 United States Reggie Sanders Decision
Unanimous 		4 (4) 1996-11-30 United States Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 1-0 Mexico Roberto Apodaca TKO 2 (4)
0:37 		1996-10-11 United States Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Major and minor titles

Major Sanctioning Bodies:

  • WBC World Super Featherweight Champion (130lbs)
  • WBC World Lightweight Champion (135lbs)
  • The Ring World Lightweight Champion (135lbs)
  • WBC World Light Welterweight Champion (140lbs)
  • IBF World Welterwight Champion (147lbs)
  • The Ring World Welterweight Champion (147lbs)
  • WBC World Welterweight Champion (147lbs)
  • WBC World Super Welterweight Champion (154lbs)

Minor Sanctioning Bodies:

  • IBO World Welterweight Champion (147lbs)
  • IBA World Welterweight Champion (147lbs)

Lineal Championship titles:

  • World Lightweight Champion (130lbs)
  • World Welterweight Champion (147lbs)

World Wrestling Entertainment

Mayweather appeared at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)'s No Way Out pay-per-view on February 17, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was involved in a storyline physical altercation with The Big Show, after Mayweather jumped a security barricade and attacked him with a punching combination, in an attempt to help Rey Mysterio, whom Show threatened to chokeslam. Originally, Mayweather took on a babyface role in the storylines, though met with some reluctance from the fans.[96] The attack resulted in Big Show receiving an actual broken nose, reportedly not part of the storyline. The following night on Raw, Big Show challenged Mayweather to a one on one No Disqualification match at WrestleMania XXIV, which Mayweather accepted. At WrestleMania, Mayweather turned heel by using various underhanded tactics and defeated Big Show by knockout using brass knuckles to maintain his unbeaten record.[97] Mayweather claimed that he was paid $20,000,000 USD for the fight, but WWE's financial statements do not show the number.

Mayweather was the guest host for WWE Raw in Las Vegas on August 24, 2009. He interfered with a tag team match that resulted in a loss for the Big Show (now heel again) and his partner Chris Jericho as Mayweather gave Montel Vontavious Porter brass knuckles to use to knock Jericho out, giving Porter and his new tag team partner Mark Henry the win and a shot at the Unified WWE Tag Team Titles at WWE Breaking Point against Big Show and Jericho. He then celebrated with Henry and Porter, thus turning face. Later on in the night he was involved in a backstage segment with Mr. McMahon, D-Generation X, and Carlito where he helped Mr. McMahon get ready for his 6 Man Tag Team Match against Legacy along with DX. During the segment, McMahon knocked out Carlito.

Dancing With the Stars

Floyd Mayweather Jr appeared on Dancing With The Stars his partner was the famous Ukrainian American born professional ballroom dancer Karina Smirnoff. It was the fifth season of the show and on October 16, 2007, Karina and Floyd were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the competition and came in 9th place.[98]

After his win over Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, Forbes magazine ranked Mayweather "Number 14" as the Biggest Celebrity Paydays of 2007.[99]

On June 22, 2010, Floyd Mayweather was ranked "Number 31" on Forbes Magazine as the most richest and most powerful celebrity. Mayweather however earned the second most out of any athlete on the list, falling just behind Tiger Woods with earnings of $65 million in 2010. Ranked ahead of Mayweather on the list was Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Lebron James and Roger Federer. Mayweather was ranked a good deal ahead of fellow boxer Manny Pacquiao, Pacquiao was ranked "Number 55" by Forbes magazine with earnings of $42 million.[100][101]

Forbes Magazine ranked Mayweather "Number 2" as the most richest and powerful sports athlete in the world, with earnings of $65 million ($65,000,000,00) ranked ahead of Mayweather is Tiger Woods with earnings of $105 million. Ranked below Mayweather and taking the third spot is Michael Jordan with earnings of $55 million, followed by Kobe Bryant taking the fourth spot with $48 million, Golfer Phil Mickelson took the fifth spot with $46 million, while David Beckham settled in at sixth spot with $44 million, LeBron James and Roger Federer both tied in at seventh place with $43 million in total revenues each.[102]

In 2007, Mayweather was involved in a commercial advertising for AT&T alongside Bill Curtis[103]

He was also named Best Fighter ESPY Award 2007 and 2008, in 2007 he beat fellow boxers Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao and mixed martial arts fighters Randy Couture and Quinton Jackson who were all runners up. In 2008, he beat fellow boxers Joe Calzaghe, Kelly Pavlik, female boxer Holly Holm and mixed martial arts fighter Georges St. Pierre. On July 14, 2010, he was named Best Fighter ESPY Award 2010, during ESPN's 18th annual event, beating fellow boxer Manny Pacquiao and Mixed martial Arts fighter Georges St. Pierre who were runners up. Making Floyd the Third boxer to capture the "ESPY" best fighter awards three times, the others are Evander Holyfield and Roy Jones Jr.[104]

Mayweather is currently sponsored by Reebok, Before his upcoming bout with Shane Mosley Mayweather was seen wearing Reebok ZigTechs, a very popular brand of training shoes worn by athletes. Reebok stated that "Floyd’s preparation has been incredible and these shoes are helping him train longer, harder, and faster to be in the best shape he can be in for this fight.”[105][106]"Sugar" Shane Mosley, UK's Lewis Hamilton, FC Barcelona and France striker Thierry Henry (then playing for Arsenal) and Bangladeshi professional cricketer Mohammed Ashraful all endorse Reebok.

On July 5, 2010, Mayweather opened his gym in Las Vegas to campers for the start of Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp. It is a three session program held over six weeks, it was hosted free of charge by Floyd Mayweather Jr Foundation. Each of the campers, 150 boys and girls in total ages 5–18 from Las Vegas and around the country, They will receive instructions on boxing skills, such as floor exercise, shadow boxing, and work on speed bags and heavy bags. The camp will take place in an environment where hard work, dedication, responsibility, integrity and the importance of education are promoted in conjunction with the basic boxing skills. In addition to support received from "Mayweather Promotions", The Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp is sponsored Reebok, Everlast and H2O Over Drive. Reebok And Everlast will provide boxing gear and equipments, and H2O Over Drive will provide energy drinks and water bottles for each camper, who will also be served a daily snack. Mayweather him self stated that "Without boxing, I would not be where I am today," continued Mayweather. "To be able to give these kids a chance to learn about this sport is exciting for me. This camp is just another step for the Foundation to continue to make an impact on youth locally and nationally."[107]

As a popular figure around the world Floyd Mayweather Jr has appeared on numerous magazines including: RIDES Magazine,[108] Interview Magazine,[109][110] DUB Magazine,[111][112] Black Press Magazine,[113] AQ New Athletes magazine[114] and also The Ring Magazine[115]

Before Mayweather's clash with Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez they both held international media tour, on May 22, 2009, Mayweather did an afternoon public workout (open to the public) in East London Canning street, Peacock Gym. It was estimated that over six thousand people turned up to see Mayweather alongside Sky Sports with live coverage of the Future Hall of fame inductee and possibly one of the "greatest boxers of all times".[116] Mayweather Fans in the UK are very vocal during there support, There main chant is a modified version of the popular Christmas song "Winter Wonderland" with the lyrics changed to promote Mayweather.[117]

There's only one Mayweather,
 One Mayweather,
 Walking Along,
 Singing this song,
 Walking in a Mayweather Wonderland.

Mayweather for his part slightly changed the lyrics into

There's only one Mayweather,
 One mayweather,
 He talks the talk,
 And he walks the walk,
 Walking to the Money Land.

Kevin Lole from Yahoo Sports Ranked Mayweather "number 6" Most Powerful People in Boxing. Ranked ahead of Mayweather and taking the "Number 1" spot is Oscar De La Hoya Boxer and Promoter, coming in at "Number 2" Ross Greenburg, Present, HBO Sports, "Number 3" is Bob Arum, Chairman, Top Rank, "Number 4 is Richard Schaefer, CEO, Golden Boy Promotions, and "Number 5" is Al Haymon, boxing manager.[118]

Mayweather received boxing awards from Sports illustrated the first was "Hottest Feud:" Between Mayweather and Bob Arum back in 2007, Mayweather left Top Rank because he accused Bob Arum of underpaying him and under-promoting him, the second was "worst meltdown" between "The Mayweather's and Judah's:" Mayweather was dominating Zab Judah when Judah threw a low blow and a shot to the back of the head, promting Mayweather's uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather to enter the ring and confront Judah and evenually choking him. and the Third was "Best Innovation:" HBO 24/7, this was the first ever edition of HBO 24/7 the series features behind the scene footage from the opposing boxers camp leading up to a mega bout.[119]

On April 12, 2010, The Boxing tribute.com, ranked Mayweather "Number 5" Most Influential People in Boxing. ranked ahead of Mayweather, and taking the "Number 1" spot is Bob Arum, "Number 2" Oscar De La Hoya, "Number 3" Ross Greenburg and "Number 4" Richard Schaefer.[120] The Boxing Times Blue corner, ranked Mayweather "Number 4" Most Important people in boxing, ranked ahead Mayweather and taking the "Number 1" spot is Oscar De La Hoya, "Number 2" is Wladimir Klitschko, and "Number 3" is Bob Arum[121]

On July 26, 2010, FanHouse.com interviewed Muhammed Ali's Daughter Laila Ali she was asked which modern day boxer will go down as one of the greats? she answered "my father will always be my favourite, but Floyd Mayweather thinks his better and technically he might be better then my father (Muhammed Ali) his more advanced and more technical".[122]

Honours, awards and recognitions

See also

Notes

  1. ^ boxer: Floyd Mayweather Jr
  2. ^ a b Mayweather is ESPN.com's Fighter of the Year
  3. ^ Ring Magazine Comeback of the Year
  4. ^ Ring Magazine Event of the Year
  5. ^ Mayweather is now WBC Emeritus Champion superwelter
  6. ^ Floyd Mayweather Jr.
  7. ^ World active P4P ratings
  8. ^ July's boxing pound-for-pound rankings
  9. ^ a b BBC pound-for-pound world rankings
  10. ^ Yahoo pound-for-pound Rankings
  11. ^ Boxing News
  12. ^ boxingscene pound for pound
  13. ^ My pound for Pound List
  14. ^ Pound for Pound: Floyd mayweather, manny Pacquiao, or None of the Above?
  15. ^ Boxing Pound for pound king is Floyd Mayweather Jr not Manny pacquiao
  16. ^ G.LEON'S TOP 20 POUND-FOR-POUND
  17. ^ Top 10 Pound for Pound Boxers
  18. ^ My Pound For Pound Rankings: Calzaghe, Mayweather, Pacquiao, Hopkins, Hatton, Marquez, Taylor, Vasquez, Cotto and Wright
  19. ^ Pound for Pound Top 10 Boxers Around Today
  20. ^ HCB LB 4 LB
  21. ^ DLR’s Top 10 Pound For Pound Boxers
  22. ^ BOXING: POUND FOR POUND TOP 10
  23. ^ First Official Boxing Pound For Pound Rankings of Ninja's Place
  24. ^ THE RING RATINGS - As of june 20, 2010
  25. ^ a b ESPN.com's divisional rankings
  26. ^ De La Hoya-Mayweather was richest fight ever
  27. ^ The Biggest Celebrity paydays of 2007
  28. ^ Mayweather VS Pacquiao: The Forbes edition
  29. ^ Floyd Mayweather, beats Manny Pacquiao in Forbes Richest Athletes List
  30. ^ yes/ForbesSportsMoney
  31. ^ BoxingScene PunchStat
  32. ^ JUST LIKE “FLOYD MAYWEATHER”, MANY WANTED TO SEE “MUHAMMAD ALI” LOSE
  33. ^ Mayweather, Most Skilled Boxer of all time
  34. ^ Floyd mayweather Jr. Bordering On `Best Ever` Status
  35. ^ Floyd Mayweather Jr
  36. ^ Laila Ali Says Technically Floyd Mayweather Jr. May Be Better Than Muhammad Ali
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  42. ^ Olympic weight classes use kilograms instead of pounds. 57 kg ≈ 125.66 lb
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  57. ^ Almeida, Christina. "Jury in Vegas acquits Mayweather of domestic violence charge." July 29, 2005. AP. Retrieved April 12, 2006.
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  73. ^ "Mayweather Jr. to fight again".
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  86. ^ WBA belt not on the line for Mosley-Mayweather
  87. ^ http://fightfan.com/2010/01/mayweather-vs-mosley-clash-a-strong-possibility-now/#more-9421
  88. ^ http://fightfan.com/2010/01/mosley-and-mayweather-agree-to-terms-for-may-1-clash/
  89. ^ Report: Mosley admits unknowingly using steriods
  90. ^ de la hoya says 'money' calls the shots for a Pacquiao fight
  91. ^ Sergio Martinez on Floyd Mayweather: Fight Would Be Action-Packed
  92. ^ USADA's Tygart: Pacquiao's 14-Day Window 'Misses the Point'
  93. ^ Floyd Mayweather Jr denies involvement in talks over super-fight with Manny Pacquiao
  94. ^ Mayweather cool on Pacquiao bout
  95. ^ Professional Boxing Record - Boxrec
  96. ^ Difino, Lennie (2008-02-17). "Showtime in Vegas". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
  97. ^ "Mayweather defeats Big Show". WWE. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
  98. ^ Floyd Mayweather Jr., Karina Smirnoff cut from 'Dancing with the Stars'
  99. ^ The Biggest Celebrity Paydays of 2007
  100. ^ Mayweather vs Pacquiao: The Forbes Edition
  101. ^ The Celebrity 100
  102. ^ Floyd Mayweather, Jr Beats Manny Pacquiao in Forbes Richest Athletes List
  103. ^ Floyd Mayweather AT&T Commercial
  104. ^ MMA Comes Up Empty at ESPN’s 2010 ESPY Awards
  105. ^ Floyd Mayweather: Training / Workout Reebok ZigTechs
  106. ^ Floyd “Money” Mayweather trains for Mosley fight in Reebok Zigs (Photos)
  107. ^ Main News Mayweather Opens His Gym to Kids
  108. ^ Floyd Mayweather for RIDES magazine
  109. ^ Floyd Mayweather Featured in Interview Magazine
  110. ^ Floyd Mayweather Jr
  111. ^ DUB Magazine Feature : Floyd Mayweather
  112. ^ Floyd Mayweather covers DUB Magazine
  113. ^ Party like a rap star: Hangin' with the champ of boxing and hip hop's new prince
  114. ^ New Athletes Magazine Debuts
  115. ^ Floyd mayweather and Andre Ward in Big Cover Story - Manny Pacquiao also!
  116. ^ MY PROFILE From The Times May 23, 2009 Floyd Mayweather Jr shows he is still a crowd-pleaser
  117. ^ There's only one Floyd Mayweather Jr. as Ricky Hatton and his fans find out
  118. ^ The 25 most powerful people in boxing
  119. ^ Boxing: Highlights and lowlights (cont.)
  120. ^ 10 Most Influential People In Boxing
  121. ^ The 10 Most Important People in Boxing
  122. ^ Laila Ali Says Technically Floyd Mayweather Jr. May Be Better Than Muhammad Ali
  123. ^ International Boxing Awards
  124. ^ The Biggest Celebrity Paydays Of 2007
  125. ^ International Boxing Awards
  126. ^ Floyd Mayweather: Fighter of the Year
  127. ^ The 25 most powerful people in boxing
  128. ^ The 10 Most Important People in Boxing
  129. ^ Is this the world’s greatest athlete?
  130. ^ Floyd Mayweather, Jr Beats Manny Pacquiao in Forbes Richest Athletes List
  131. ^ Ring Magazine: Pound for Pound History
  132. ^ Latest Yahoo! Pound-for-Pound Rankings Puts Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at #1
  133. ^ Mayweather, Most Skilled Boxer of all time
  134. ^ THE RING RATINGS - As of June 27, 2010
  135. ^ Who's the Most Dominant Athlete in the World?
  136. ^ Dissecting The Decade
  137. ^ Mailbag: Best of the decade
  138. ^ The Top Ten Boxers since 2000
  139. ^ 10 Most Influential People In Boxing
Awards
Preceded by The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year
1998 		Succeeded by
Preceded by The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year
2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Fighter ESPY Award
2007,2008 		Succeeded by
Preceded by BWAA Fighter of the Year
2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by ESPN Fighter of the Year
2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Corrales-castillo III Weight in
 The Ring Magazine event of the year
2007,2008 		Succeeded by
Preceded by The Ring Magazine comeback of the year
2009 		Incumbent
Preceded by Best Fighter ESPY Award
2010 		Incumbent
Sporting positions
Preceded by WBC Super Featherweight Champion
October 3, 1998 – April 20, 2002
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Sirimongkol Singwangcha
Preceded by WBC Lightweight Champion
April 20, 2002 – May 22, 2004
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
José Luis Castillo
Vacant
Title last held by
Pernell Whitaker 		Ring Magazine Lightweight Champion
April 20, 2002 – May 22, 2004
Vacated
Preceded by WBC Super Lightweight Champion
June 25, 2005 – March 23, 2006
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Junior Witter
Vacant
Title last held by
Jawaid Khaliq 		IBO World Welterweight Champion
April 8, 2006 - 2007
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Isaac Hlatshwayo
Preceded by IBF Welterweight Champion
April 8, 2006 – June 20, 2006
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Kermit Cintron
Preceded by WBC Welterweight Champion
November 4, 2006 – June 7, 2008
Retired 		Vacant
Title next held by
Andre Berto
Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion
November 4, 2006 – June 7, 2008
Retired 		Vacant
Preceded by WBC Super Welterweight Champion
May 6, 2007 – July 4, 2007
Status Changed:Emeritus champion 		Vacant
Title next held by
Vernon Forrest
Olympic Games
Preceded by 1996 Atlanta Olympics Bronze medalist
Summer 1996 		Succeeded by

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