Floyd Mayweather Jr. Name by born Floyd Joy Sinclair, is an American professional boxer. Birth date February 24, 1977. May weather born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a boxers Family. Father- Floyd May weather Sr. who was a former welter weight contender with a bright carrier. His uncles Jeff May weather and Roger May weather were professional boxers too.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
He is currently undefeated as a professional and is a five-division world champion, having won ten world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He also won the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Fighter of the Year award in 2007 and the Best Fighter ESPY Award in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
He is also rated as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world by many sporting news and boxing websites, including Ring, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, BoxRec, Fox Sports, and Yahoo! Sports. May weather topped the Forbes and Sports Illustrated lists of the 50 highest-paid athletes of 2012 and 2013, and the Forbes list again in 2014.
Education and Early Life:
Boxing has been a part life since his childhood and Mayweather never seriously considered other profession. He says " My grandmother saw my potential first. When I was young, I told her 'I think I should get a job'. She said, 'No, just keep boxing ". He also said " People have no idea of where I came from and how I didn't have anything growing up". Mayweather's Early life wasnt so good When he was about eight or nine, mayweather lived in New Jersey with his mother and they were seven deep in one bedroom and sometimes didn't have electricity.
Most of the time Mayweather's father spent with him was taking him to gym for train and work on boxing. According to Mayweather " I dont remember dad ever taking me to park or movies or to get ice-cream. I thought dad liked his sister better then me because she never got whippings".
Other side Senior Mayweather says "I sold drug as part of jr. Mayweathe's life. He had plenty of food, best cloths and sometimes give him money. Though jr. Mayweather didnt want anything from me and anybody in Grand Rapids cant tell that he took care of his kids". More he says if I didn't take him to the gym and training him to be a boxer jr. Mayweather wouldn't be where he is today.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather's life was ups and downs, his father did the best what he could. Senior Mayweather send him to live with with grandmother, not like left him with strangers.
In this way of father's absence boxing become Mayweather's Outlet. He put all energies into boxing, dropping out school with a dream and decision that this way he can take care of his mom. His thought was school isn't important right now because he was going to have have to box to earn a living.
Career:
Mayweather fought his first professional bout on October 11, 1996 against fellow newcomer Roberto Apodaca. his uncle Roger Mayweather was his trainer then and his father was still in prison for illegal drug trafficking in 1193. later when he released from prison he took over his son's trainer. At his 14th fight Mayweather knockout Sam Girard at early 1998. During his fight with Tony Duran ESPN commentator remarked, "There have been very few who have been more talented than this kid. He will probably win two or three world championships; I think he will go on to be the best ever".
Featherweight Olympic :
- Defeated William Jenkins RSC/TKO-3
- Defeated James Baker RSCH/TKO-1
- Lost to Augie Sanchez PTS (11–12)
- Defeated Carlos Navarro PTS (31–11)
- Defeated Augie Sanchez PTS (12–8) in the box-offs
- Defeated Augie Sanchez PTS (20–10) in the box-offs
Mayweather vs. Hernandez
After entering professional Boxing Mayweather win his first world title "WBC Super Featherweight Championship" with an eightround Knockout. And that was the Hernandez First defeat on this 130lb weight class.
Mayweather vs corrales:
On career Mayweather fought the hard-hitting which was memorable, former IBF super-featherweight champion Diego Corrales (33–0, with 27 KOs). Coming into the bout Mayweather and Corrales were undefeated, and neither fighter had touched the canvas.
Floyd Mayweather knows where he is, every minute of this fight. " Corrales landed 60 of 205 punches and Mayweather landed 220 of 414 punches. Corrales was unable to land clean shots, as he stalked Mayweather through the early rounds.
Mayweather vs. Castillo I
Floyd Mayweather
In first fight as lightweight, Mayweather took on World Boxing Council (WBC) champion. Both fighters officially meeting the 135-lb lightweight limit, Mayweather came to the ring weighting unofficially 138½ lbs to Castillo's 147½ lbs. Defeated Castillo, winning the WBC and vacant Ring lightweight titles with a 12-round unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena before a crowd of 6,920 and became the first Ring lightweight champion since Pernell Whitaker.
Mayweather vs. Castillo II
US boxer Floyd Mayweather gestures to the crowd after his super welterweight title bout against Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 5, 2012. Mayweather won the World Boxing Association super welterweight title with a unanimous points decision over Miguel Cotto on May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWNFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/GettyImages
Second time Mayweather accepted an immediate rematch with Castillo which took place on December 7, 2002. Mayweather was again outweighed by Castillo on the night of the fight; Castillo weighed 147 lbs, to Mayweather's 138. Mayweather winning 115–113 on two scorecards and 116–113 on a third.
Light welterweight
At 27 Mayweather, made his 140-pound debut by defeating former titlist DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley by knocking him down twice officially in rounds eight and ten. On January 22, 2005 Mayweather fought Henry Bruseles in another WBC elimination bout, outclassing Bruseles throughout the first seven rounds. Mayweather's victory made him WBC light welterweight championship.
Mayweather vs. Gatti
The pay-per-view fight between Mayweather and Arturo Gatti took place June 25, 2005 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where fans heavily supported Gatti. Before the fight Mayweather was confident, Near the end of round one, Mayweather pushed Gatti's head down in close; Gatti broke. Mayweather ranked contender, with Ricky Hatton as light-welterweight champion.
Welterweight
After fight with Gatti, Mayweather moved up to welterweight division. On November 19, 2005, Mayweather fought a non-title bout at 147 lb (67 kg) against welterweight Sharmba Mitchell.
Mayweather vs. Baldomir
Baldomir was an underdog in the fight. Mayweather defeated him for both titles in a unanimous decision. Ringside punch statistics showed Mayweather landing 199 of 458 punches, while Baldomir landed 79 of 670. Mayweather earned $8 million for the fight; Baldomir was paid $1.6 million, career earnings highs for each fighter at the time.
Jail term
On June 1, 2012, Mayweather reported to the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas to serve his 87-day jail term for domestic abuse. but he was released from prison on August 3, 2012. On February 4, 2015, two and a half years later Mayweather was denied a visa on the basis of his criminal record relating to his past problems with domestic violence and his consequent 2012 jail term.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Mayweather is officially set to face Manny Pacquiao after years of hardship and negotiations on May 2, 2015, inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather and Pacquiao agreed to split the purse 60-40 (Mayweather earning the majority 60%).
Mayweather's Professional Boxing Record:
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationN/AN/AManny PacquiaoN/A- (12)2015-05-02MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin47–0Marcos MaidanaUD122014-09-13MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin46–0Marcos MaidanaMD122014-05-03MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin45–0Saúl ÁlvarezMD122013-09-14MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin44–0Robert GuerreroUD122013-05-04MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin43–0Miguel CottoUD122012-05-05MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin42–0Victor OrtizKO4 (12), 2:592011-09-17MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin41–0Shane MosleyUD122010-05-01MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin40–0Juan Manuel MárquezUD122009-09-19MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin39–0Ricky HattonTKO10 (12), 1:352007-12-08MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin38–0Oscar De La HoyaSD122007-05-05MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin37–0Carlos BaldomirUD122006-11-04Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin36–0Zab JudahUD122006-04-08Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NevadaWin35–0Sharmba MitchellTKO6 (12), 2:062005-11-19Rose Garden, Portland, OregonWin34–0Arturo GattiRTD6 (12), 3:002005-06-25Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New JerseyWin33–0Henry BruselesTKO8 (12), 2:552005-01-22American Airlines Arena, Miami, FloridaWin32–0DeMarcus CorleyUD122004-05-22Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New JerseyWin31–0Phillip N'douTKO7 (12), 1:082003-11-01Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MichiganWin30–0Victoriano SosaUD122003-04-19Selland Arena, Fresno, CaliforniaWin29–0José Luis CastilloUD122002-12-07Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin28–0José Luis CastilloUD122002-04-20MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin27–0Jesús ChávezRTD9 (12), 3:002001-11-10Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CaliforniaWin26–0Carlos HernándezUD122001-05-26Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MichiganWin25–0Diego CorralesTKO10 (12), 2:192001-01-20MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin24–0Emanuel AugustusTKO9 (10), 1:062000-10-21Cobo Center, Detroit, MichiganWin23–0Gregorio VargasUD122000-03-18MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin22–0Carlos GerenaRTD7 (12), 3:001999-09-11Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin21–0Justin JuukoKO9 (12), 1:201999-05-22Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin20–0Carlos RiosUD121999-02-17Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MichiganWin19–0Angel ManfredyTKO2 (12), 2:471998-12-19Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, FloridaWin18–0Genaro HernándezRTD8 (12), 3:001998-10-03Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NevadaWin17–0Tony PepUD101998-06-14Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New JerseyWin16–0Gustavo CuelloUD101998-04-18Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWin15–0Miguel MeloTKO3 (10), 2:301998-03-23Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, ConnecticutWin14–0Sam GirardTKO2 (10), 2:471998-02-28Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New JerseyWin13–0Hector ArroyoTKO5 (10), 1:211998-01-09Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel Spa, Biloxi, MississippiWin12–0Angelo NuñezTKO3 (8), 2:421997-11-20Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWin11–0Felipe GarciaKO6 (8), 2:561997-10-14Qwest Arena, Boise, IdahoWin10–0Louie LeijaTKO2 (10), 2:331997-09-06El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, TexasWin9–0Jesús ChávezTKO5 (6), 2:021997-07-12Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel Spa, Biloxi, MississippiWin8–0Larry O'ShieldsUD61997-06-14Alamodome, San Antonio, TexasWin7–0Tony DuranTKO1 (6), 1:121997-05-09The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NevadaWin6–0Bobby GiepertKO1 (6), 1:301997-04-12Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NevadaWin5–0Kino RodriguezTKO1 (6), 1:441997-03-12DeltaPlex Arena, Walker, MichiganWin4–0Edgar AyalaTKO2 (4), 1:391997-02-01Swiss Park Hall, Chula Vista, CaliforniaWin3–0Jerry CooperTKO1 (4), 1:391997-01-18Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NevadaWin2–0Reggie SandersUD41996-11-30Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New MexicoWin1–0Roberto ApodacaTKO2 (4), 0:371996-10-11Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Boxing titles:
Major World Titles:
- WBC Super Featherweight Champion (130 lbs)
- WBC Lightweight Champion (135 lbs)
- WBC Light Welterweight Champion (140 lbs)
- IBF Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
- WBC Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
- WBC Light Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)
- (2) WBC Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
- WBA (Super) Light Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)
- (2) WBC Light Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)
- (2) WBA (Super) Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
Minor World Titles:
- IBO Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
- IBA Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
The Ring Lineal Championship Titles:
- Lineal Super Featherweight Champion (130 lbs)
- The Ring Lightweight Champion (135 lbs)
- The Ring Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
- (2) The Ring Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
- The Ring Jr. Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)
Special Titles:
- WBC All Africa Light Welterweight Champion (140 lbs)[149]
- WBC Emeritus Light Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)
- WBC Diamond Light Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)
- WBC 24K Gold Light Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)[150]
- WBC Supreme Light Middleweight Champion (154 lbs)
Pay-per-view bouts
DateFightBillingBuysNetworkJune 25, 2005Gatti vs. MayweatherThunder & Lightning365,000HBOApril 8, 2006Mayweather vs. JudahSworn Enemies374,000HBONovember 4, 2006Mayweather vs. BaldomirPretty Risky325,000HBOMay 5, 2007De La Hoya vs. MayweatherThe World Awaits2,400,000HBODecember 8, 2007Mayweather vs. HattonUndefeated920,000HBOSeptember 19, 2009Mayweather vs. MárquezNumber One/Numéro Uno1,100,000HBOMay 1, 2010Mayweather vs. MosleyWho R U Picking?1,400,000HBOSeptember 17, 2011Mayweather vs. OrtizStar Power1,250,000HBOMay 5, 2012Mayweather vs. CottoRing Kings1,500,000HBOMay 4, 2013Mayweather vs. GuerreroMay Day1,000,000ShowtimeSeptember 14, 2013Mayweather vs. CaneloThe One2,200,000ShowtimeMay 3, 2014Mayweather vs. MaidanaThe Moment900,000ShowtimeSeptember 13, 2014Mayweather vs. Maidana IIMayhem925,000ShowtimeMay 2, 2015Mayweather vs. PacquiaoFight of the CenturyN/AShowtime & HBO
Criminal convictions
In 2002, Mayweather was charged with two counts of domestic violence and one count of misdemeanor battery. He received a six-month suspended sentence, two days of house arrest and was ordered to perform 48 hours of community service.
In 2004 Mayweather was given a one-year suspended jail sentence, ordered to undergo counseling for "impulse control" and pay a $1,000 fine (or perform 100 hours of community service) after being convicted of two counts of misdemeanor battery against two women.
In 2005 Mayweather pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge after hitting and kicking a bouncer, receiving a 90-day suspended jail sentence.
On September 9, 2010 it was reported that Mayweather was being sought by police for questioning after his former girlfriend, Josie Harris, filed a domestic battery report against him. Harris accused Mayweather of battery in the past, but those charges were dropped in July 2005 after Harris testified that she had lied and that Mayweather had not battered her.[165] Mayweather was taken into custody September 10, 2010, but was released after posting $3,000 bail. Mayweather was initially charged with felony theft (stemming from the disappearance of Harris's mobile phone); on September 16 two felony coercion charges, one felony robbery charge, one misdemeanor domestic-battery charge and three misdemeanor harassment charges were added.
On December 21, 2011, a judge sentenced Mayweather to serve 90 days in the county jail for battery upon Harris in September 2010. Mayweather reached a deal with prosecutors in which he pled guilty to misdemeanor battery in exchange for prosecutors dropping the felony battery charge. Mayweather also pled no contest to two counts of misdemeanor harassment, stemming from threats to his children. In addition to the 90-day sentence Mayweather was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service, a 12-month domestic-violence program and to pay a fine of $2,500.[166] On June 1 Mayweather began serving his county jail sentence,[167] and was released in August 2012.
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