Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. is the greatest boxer of all time. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was born on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, into a boxing family with his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., and his uncle, Jeff Mayweather, both of whom were professional boxers. Famous for his defensive wizardry, quick feet, and boxing intellect, Mayweather transcended the sport both in the ring and out.
Boxing Record:
- Win–Loss: 50–0
- Wins by Knockout (KO): 27
- Super Featherweight, Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight, Light Middleweight
History and Achievements:
He won 15 world titles over five divisions.
Albeit his brutal knockout, he gained recognition for his defensive craftsmanship, often outclassing opponents as opposed to purely laying them out cold.
Some of the biggest wins consist of battles versus Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao (2015 ), Canelo Álvarez, and also Conor McGregor.
Mayweather, known for his “Money” character who have brought in astronomical pay-per-view numbers, is one of the richest athletes in the world.
After retiring in 2017, he has fought in exhibitions, stayed undefeated, mentored young fighters, and started new businesses.