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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 47 Years
Height: 5’ 8”
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Bio/Wiki
Birth NameFloyd Sinclair
Full NameFloyd Joy Mayweather Jr.
Nickname(s)• Pretty Boy
• Money Mayweather
• TBE (The Best Ever)
Profession(s)• Boxer
• Actor
• Boxing Promoter
Physical Stats & More
Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack (Bald)
Boxing
Amateur DebutOn 21 November 1987 against Chris Holden
Last Amateur Boxing MatchOn 2 August 1996 against Serafim Todorov
Turned Pro1996
Professional DebutOn 11 October 1996 against Roberto Apodaca
Last Professional Boxing MatchOn 26 August 2017 against Conor McGregor
Retirement26 August 2017
Coach/Mentor• Floyd Mayweather Sr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his father cum trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr. (left)
• Roger Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his uncle cum trainer, Roger Mayweather (right)
Weight Categories• Super featherweight (126-130 pounds) (57-59 kg)

• Lightweight (130-135 pounds) (59-61.2 kg)

• Light welterweight (135-140 pounds) (61.2-63.5 kg)

• Welterweight (140-147 pounds) (60-67 kg)

• Light middleweight (147–154 pounds) (66.7-69.9 kg)
Reach72 inches (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
MedalsGold

• Michigan State Golden Gloves Champion (106 pounds) in 1993

• National Golden Gloves Champion (106 pounds) in 1993

• Michigan State Golden Gloves Champion (112 pounds) in 1994
Floyd Mayweather's poster after winning the Michigan State Golden Gloves Champion (112 pounds) in 1994
• National Golden Gloves Champion (112 pounds) in 1994

• National Police Athletic League (PAL) Champion (125 pounds) in 1995

• United States national amateur boxing featherweight champion (125 pounds) in 1996

• Michigan State Golden Gloves Champion (125 pounds) in 1996

• National Golden Gloves Champion (125 pounds) in 1996

Bronze

• Featherweight division in 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Floyd Mayweather (right) in 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Records• Fourth boxer to win a world title in at least five weight divisions (after Thomas Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya)

• Second boxer to win a lineal title (fighter who defeats the reigning champion) in four weight divisions (after Manny Pacquiao)

• Most world titles held at same time (5 titles; WBC, WBA, WBO Welterweight, WBA, and WBC Super Welterweight titles)

• Most world titles won (11; with Evander Holyfield)
Floyd Mayweather with titles won during his career
• Most wins without a loss or draw (50)

• Guinness World Record for most bouts undefeated by a world champion boxer in a career (50) in 2016

• Guinness World Record for highest career pay-per-view sales for a boxer ($1.3 billion) in 2016

• Guinness World Record for most expensive boxing championship belt ($1 Million) in 2016
Floyd Mayweather (left) with his Guinness World Records
Titles• World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Featherweight Champion (1998-2002)
Floyd Mayweather with his first World Championship title
• World Junior Lightweight Champion (1998-2002)

• WBC Lightweight Champion (2002-2004)

• WBC Super Lightweight Champion (2005)
Floyd Mayweather (left) with WBC World Championship titles
• International Boxing Federation (IBF) Welterweight Champion (2006)

• WBC Welterweight Champion (2006-2008; 2011-2015)

• WBC Super Welterweight Champion (2007; 2013-2015)

• WBC Diamond Super Welterweight Title (May 2012)
Floyd Mayweather (right) with WBC World Championship titles
• World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Welterweight Super Champion (2012-2016)

• WBA Welterweight Super Champion (2014-2016)

• WBO Welterweight Champion (2015)

• Unified WBA and WBC Junior Middleweight Champion (2013-2015)
Awards, Honours, Achievements • Outstanding Boxer Award in 1994 and 1995

• International Boxing Award Fighter of the Year in 1998 and 2007

• World Boxing Hall of Fame Fighter of the Year in 2002

• World Boxing Council (WBC) Boxer of the Year in 2005 and 2007

• Named the 48th greatest boxer of all time by ESPN in 2007

• World Boxing Association (WBA) Boxer of the Decade from 2010 to 2019

• Named world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2018

• Named the 9th greatest junior middleweight of all time by the International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) in 2019

• Named the 2nd greatest junior lightweight of all time by The Ring Magazine in 2021

• Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021
Floyd Mayweather on his induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame
Personal Life
Date of Birth24 February 1977 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024)47 Years
BirthplaceGrand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Zodiac signPisces
AutographFloyd Mayweather's autograph
NationalityAmerican
HometownGrand Rapids
SchoolOttawa Hills High School, Michigan
College/UniversityDid not attend
Educational QualificationHigh School Dropout
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityFrom his father's side- American
From his mother's side- Jamaican
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies• Listening to music
• Playing table tennis and basketball
ControversiesDomestic Violence Charges

Mayweather was charged with two counts of domestic violence and one count of misdemeanour battery (one person intentionally hits or hurts a member of their household) in 2002. He received a six-month suspended sentence, two days of house arrest, and was ordered to do 48 hours of community service.

Punching two women in a nightclub

On 1 August 2003, Mayweather, Tom Summers, and another man spotted Herneatha McGill and Karra Blackburn at the Ra nightclub in the Luxor, Las Vegas. McGill said that she tried to leave the club when she spotted Mayweather but he punched both of them. She revealed that Mayweather had a problem with her due to her friendship with Josie Harris, Mayweather's girlfriend at that time.
Floyd Mayweather during a court hearing related to battery charge
In June 2004, he was found guilty of two counts of battery and was given suspended six-month prison sentences on each count and a $500 fine or 50 hours of community service for each count. He was also ordered to undergo counselling for impulse control.[1]Las Vegas Sun

Kicking a bouncer

On 18 December 2003, William Morris, a part-time bouncer at The Radio Tavern bar in Las Vegas, was knocked down on the ground and a bottle was hit on his head by a man. While he was on the ground, Mayweather kicked him in the head. In December 2004, an arrest warrant was issued against Mayweather for not appearing in the trial. In February 2005, he was given a 90-day suspended jail sentence after pleading no contest in the case. [2]The Sydney Morning Herald

Fake case by ex-girlfriend

On 27 December 2003, his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, complained to the police that Mayweather beat her up outside the SRO Club in Las Vegas. On 28 July 2005, during the court hearing, Harris took a U-turn and said that she was drunk, had taken half-pill of ecstasy, and was dancing in the club with friends when Mayweather came outside the club to give her the money she asked from him.
Floyd Mayweather with Josie Harris (left) who lodged a fake case againt him in 2005
She went outside and started asking questions about their relationship and breakup and also about the girl whom Mayweather was dating. Mayweather left the scene after which Harris went inside the club where she realized the ruckus she had created. She later said that she filed the case to save herself from any police case. Mayweather was acquitted of any charges after Josie's testimony. [3]Las Vegas Sun

Defamation suit by Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao filed a defamation suit against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in December 2009 after a video went viral in which Mayweather was seen accusing Pacquiao of using power pellets to improve his performance. In September 2012, a judge ordered Mayweather to pay Pacquiao $114,000 in legal fees for failing to appear for a court hearing. It was later reported that both parties had reached an out-of-court settlement. [4]USA Today

Jailed for 3 months

On 9 September 2010, Mayweather entered the house of his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, in the 3800 block of Tropical Vine Street, Las Vegas. It was alleged that he pulled her by the hair, slapped her, and also twisted her arm in front of his children aged 10 and 9.
Josie Harris while talking about the domestic violence incident
Harris also alleged that he stole her phone and complained to the police after which Mayweather was arrested and spent 2 days in police custody before he was released after posting a $3000 bail. [5]Reuters
Floyd Mayweather during a hearing in domestic violence case
He was convicted of a charge of battery and two counts of harassment on 21 December 2011. He was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail, 1 year of domestic violence counselling, 100 hours of community service, and a fine of $2500. He started serving his jail sentence in Clark County Detention Center on 1 June 2012 and came out on 3 August 2012. [6]CNN
Floyd Mayweather being handcuffed after he was sentenced to prison

Defamation case by ex-girlfriend

In May 2015, Floyd Mayweather Jr's ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, filed a defamation case against him for $20 million. She filed the case in response to his comments in an interview that he was trying to calm her down on the morning of domestic violence in 2010 as she was on drugs. He claimed innocence in the interview and claimed that he did not beat her. The case was dismissed in 2020 after the death of Harris. [7]CNN

Legal battle with Shantel Jackson

Floyd Mayweather Jr. had been in an on-and-off relationship with Shantel Jackson for 8 years before finally breaking up in 2013. In 2014, she accused him of domestic violence and battery after he came out of jail in 2012. She alleged that he beat her up, twisted her arm, and forced her to open her phone for him to check.
Floyd Mayweather with Shantel Jackson (right)
After breaking up with him, she started dating the rapper Nelly and when she posted a photo of them together, Mayweather threatened her to remove the photo from social media or he would leak her nude photos that he had taken without her knowledge. Mayweather later posted a photo of her ultrasound sonogram and wrote that he broke up with her as she aborted the pregnancy and killed their twins. [8]Business Standard
Sonogram images of Shantel Jackson's pregnancy posted by Floyd Mayweather
He later alleged that Jackson also recorded their phone recordings which she produced in the court. Jackson later alleged that he stole her jewellery worth $3 million which include a $2.5 million diamond ring, $250,000 diamond earrings, a $32,000 Chanel watch, a $100,000 diamond bracelet, and a $21,000 Louis Vuitton lock necklace. In 2021, Jackson dropped the lawsuit after reaching a settlement with Mayweather for an undisclosed amount.

Stripped of WBO Welterweight title

On 2 May 2015, he defeated Manny Pacquiao and won $220 million along with the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title. He was required to pay $200 thousand fees and vacate the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Council (WBC) junior middleweight titles; however, he did not pay and vacate the titles. In July 2015, WBO stripped him of the WBO Welterweight title.

Fined by SEC

Floyd Mayweather Jr. was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in November 2018 for not disclosing the payments he received for promoting Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), a type of cryptocurrency. He has received promotional payments from three ICO issuers that include $100,000 from Centra Tech Inc. and $200,00 from the other two ICOs. To avoid criminal charges and settle the issue, he paid $300,000 in disgorgement, a $300,000 penalty, and $14,775 in prejudgment interest to SEC. He also agreed not to promote any securities firm for three years. [9]SEC

Lawsuit for promoting EthereumMax

Floyd Mayweather Jr. along with Kim Kardashian and Paul Pierce promoted a cryctocurrency company named EthereumMax in May 2021. In 2022, a lawsuit was filed against the company for being a pump-and-dump scheme and against these celebrities. The lawsuit against Mayweather and other promoters was dismissed by the court which said that the accusers had made more serious fraud allegations towards the promoters than they were in the reality [10]CNBC

Social media beef with Gervonta Davis

Floyd Mayweather Jr. mentored the boxer Gervonta Davis aka Tank for many years before their relationship soured in 2017. In 2022, Davis split from Mayweather promotions.
Floyd Mayweather with Gervonta Davis (left)
In April 2024, Mayweather posted a video in which he said that he worked hard in his active year while many boxers were poor and were jealous of him. Davis alleged that Mayweather was taking shots at him and said that he would knock him out whenever he would see him. Davis also claimed that Mayweather was being held in Dubai due to unpaid money issues and was making an excuse that he was having an extended Dubai stay. Another boxer, Ryan Garcia, claimed that the beef between Davis and Mayweather started after Mayweather found out that Davis slept with his daughter, Yaya Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather with Yaya Mayweather (right)
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends• Erica Dixon
Erica Dixon
• Josie Harris (1993-2007)
Floyd Mayweather with Josie Harris
• Melissa Brim (1998-2000)
Floyd Mayweather with Melissa Brim
• Shantel Jackson (2006-2014)
Floyd Mayweather and Shantel Jackson
• Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas (2008)
Floyd and Rozonda Chilli Thomas (right)
• Keyshia Cole (2008)
Floyd Mayweather with Keyshia Cole
• Jessica Burciaga (2011)
Jessica Burciaga
• Princess Love (2013-2014)
Floyd Mayweather with Princess Love
• Doralie Medina (2014-2016)
Floyd Mayweather with Doralie Medina
• Anna Monroe
Floyd Mayweather with Anna Monroe
• Gallienne Nabila
Floyd Mayweather with Gallienne Nabila
• Lisa Hernandez
Floyd Mayweather with Lisa Hernandez
Family
ChildrenSon(s)- 2
• Koraun Mayweather (boxing content creator and singer; from Josie Harris)
Floyd Mayweather with his son Koraun Mayweather
• Zion Shamaree Mayweather (social media influencer; from Josie Harris)
Floyd Mayweather with his son, Zion Shamaree Mayweather
Daughter(s)- 2
• Iyanna 'Yaya' Mayweather (singer; from Melissa Brim)
Floyd Mayweather with his daughter Iyanna Mayweather
• Jirah Mayweather (internet personality; from Josie Harris)
Floyd Mayweather with his daughter, Jirah Mayweather
ParentsFather- Floyd Mayweather Sr. (boxer & boxing coach)
Floyd Mayweather with his father (left)
Mother- Deborah Sinclair
Mother of Floyd Mayweather
Step-mother- Lois Ann Roberts (married Mayweather Sr. in 2018)
Floyd Mayweather Jr's father with his wife, Lois Ann Roberts
SiblingsBrother- Justin Mayweather Jones (Boxer)
Floyd Mayweather with his brother, Justin Mayweather Jones (left)
Sister(s)- 3
• Fannie Orr
• Deltricia Tawanna Howard
Mayweather with his sisters Deltricia (left) and Fannie Orr
• Fatimah Mayweather
Fatimah Mayweather
Other RelativesUncle(s)- 2
• Roger Mayweather (boxer & trainer; died in 2020)
Floyd Mayweather with his uncle Roger (left)
• Jeff Mayweather (boxer)
Floyd Mayweather's uncle, Jeff Mayweather
Grandson- Kentrall Gaulden Jr. (Son of NBA YoungBoy and Iyanna 'Yaya' Mayweather)
Floyd Mayweather with his grandson
Favourites
BoxersKostya Tszyu, Marquez brothers, Manny Pacquiao, Winky Wright, Bernard Hopkins, Mo Harris, Pernell Whitaker, Aaron Pryor, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roger Mayweather
FoodFried hotdogs with barbeque sauce
Film GenreMonster Films
FilmThe Notebook (2004)
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Bentley Mulsanne
Floyd Mayweather with Bentley
• Bugatti Veyron
Mayweather with Bugatti Veyron
• Ferrari 458 Italia
Floyd Mayweather with Ferrari 458 Italia
• Pagani Huayra
• Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
Floyd Mayweather with Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
• Rolls-Royce Phantom
Floyd Mayweather with his Rolls-Royce cars
• Lamborghini Aventador
Floyd Mayweather with his Lamborghini cars

Note: He owns more than 100 cars worth $22 million.
Jet CollectionHe owns 3 jets including a Gulfstream G650 jet worth $50 million.
Floyd Mayweather in one of his jets
Floyd Mayweather's Gulfstream G650 jet
Expensive Things/Valuables• Richard Mille 59-01 Tourbillon Yohan Blake Watch ($620,000)
Floyd Mayweather wearing Richard Mille 59-01 Tourbillon Yohan Blake watch
• Patek Philippe Nautilus 5723/1R Watch ($350,000)
Floyd Mayweather with Patek Philippe Nautilus 57231R watch
• Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15130 Watch ($1,390,000)
Floyd Mayweather wearing Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15130 watch
• Jacob and Co. Billionaire Watch ($18 million)
Floyd Mayweather with Jacob and Co. Billionaire watch
• White gold chain weighing 2.7kg, encrusted with 8,500 diamonds worth $1 million
Floyd Mayweather wearing his $1 million chain

Note: He has a huge collection of limited-edition watches and precious jewellery.
Floyd Mayweather with his watches and jewellery
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)$35-40 million (as of 2023)
Career Earnings2007: $26.5 million

2010: $65 million

2012: $85 million

2013: $34 million

2014: $105 million

2015: $300 million

2016: $44 million

2018: $285 million

Note: His earnings in the decade of 2010-2019 are $915 million, and his career earnings are $1.2 billion.
Assets/PropertiesHis investment portfolio is worth $250 million which includes $150 million real estate.

• 13,000-square-foot mansion in Las Vegas ($9.5 million)
Floyd Mayweather's Las Vegas mansion
• 15,096-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills, California ($25.5 million)
Floyd Mayweather's mansion in Beverly Hills, California
• The Money Team Racing (TMTR) in the NASCAR Cup Series

• Ownership in 9 skyscrapers including One Vanderbilt in New York
Net Worth (approx.)$450 million (as of 2023)
Social Media
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FacebookFloyd Mayweather
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Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Floyd Mayweather Jr.

  • Floyd Mayweather Jr. was born in a family of boxers which paved the way for him to pursue a career in boxing. He was born out of wedlock.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. in hands of his father

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the hands of his father

  • When he was 2 years old, his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Tony Sinclair, his maternal uncle, got into a fight during which Sinclair pointed a gun towards Mayweather Sr. His father used him as a human shield to save himself, hence Sinclair fired at his father’s leg, taking out most of his left calf.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during his childhood

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during his childhood

  • He initially lived in the Hiram Square neighborhood of New Brunswick, New Jersey before moving to New Jersey with his mother at the age of 8-9 years old. He lived there along with his six other family members in a one-bedroom house without electricity.

    A childhood photo of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

    A childhood photo of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

  • His mother was a drug addict, particularly heroin. One of his aunts died due to drug abuse when he was very young.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during his school days

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during his school days

  • His father was very strict with him since childhood and never took him to any other place other than boxing gym practice.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his father when he started boxing

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his father when he started boxing

  • His father also sold drugs at night for which he was jailed in 1993 for 5 years but was released after three years.
  • According to him, his childhood and teenage years were full of struggle, and he had to look after himself but his father has said in various interviews that even when he was jailed, he kept track of his son’s activities through his brothers and ensured he was on the right path and got everything he needed.

    Roger, Floyd Mayweather Jr., his father, and Jeff Mayweather (left to right)

    Roger, Floyd Mayweather Jr., his father, and Jeff Mayweather (left to right)

  • His grandmother was the first person who told him to box instead of doing any job. He later became so passionate about boxing that he dropped out of school to become a boxer to earn a living.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. when he dropped out of school

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. when he dropped out of school

  • Boxers usually have cuts and scars on their faces; however, when Floyd Mayweather made his amateur boxing debut in 1987, he did not have any scar due to which his teammates named him Pretty Boy.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr., Don Hale, and Nate Jones (right to left) in 1995 during his initial years in amateur boxing

    Floyd Mayweather Jr., Don Hale, and Nate Jones (right to left) in 1995 during his initial years in amateur boxing

  • Mayweather Jr. won many amateur boxing tournaments when his father was in jail from 1993 to 1996.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with amateur boxing trophies

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with amateur boxing trophies

  • In his semifinal match against Serafim Todorov of Bulgaria in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, he lost after judges gave a controversial decision.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (in blue) with Serafim Todorov (in red) during the quarterfinal of 1996 Atlanta Olympics

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (in blue) with Serafim Todorov (in red) during the quarterfinal of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

  • Floyd Mayweather Jr. won his first professional match against Roberto Apodaca by a knockout.
  • He was trained under his uncle, Roger Mayweather before his father became his coach in 1998.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his uncle, Roger Mayweather, in the corner

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his uncle, Roger Mayweather, in the corner

  • On 3 October 1998, he defeated Genaro Hernández and won his first super featherweight title, the WBC super featherweight title in an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO).

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his first title, WBC super featherweight title

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his first title, WBC super featherweight title

  • In 2000, he had a fight with his father after which he removed him as his trainer and manager and started training under Roger Mayweather.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his father (right)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his father (right)

  • On 20 April 2002, he defeated José Luis Castillo and won his first lightweight title, the WBC lightweight title despite having an injury in his left shoulder.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with WBC Lightweight Championship Title Belt

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with WBC Lightweight Championship Title Belt

  • In 2004, he moved to the light welterweight division. On 25 June 2005, he won his first light welterweight title, the WBC light welterweight title by defeating Arturo Gatti as Gatti’s corner threw the towel (stopping the fight and accepting defeat) in the 6th round.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with WBC light welterweight titles

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with WBC light welterweight titles

  • Mayweather Jr. moved to the welterweight division in 2005. He won the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organisation (IBO) welterweight titles by defeating Zab Judah on 8 April 2006.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during the fight against Zab Judah (right)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during the fight against Zab Judah (right)

  • His fight with Judah got ugly as Judah hit him with a left hand and a right-handed rabbit punch (a punch to the back of the head which causes irreversible spinal injury). Roger entered the ring before police restored the fight. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) fined Roger $200,000 and suspended him for one year for being in Mayweather’s corner.

    Roger Mayweather during the brawl in the Zab Judah fight

    Roger Mayweather during the brawl in the Zab Judah fight

  • In 2006, he founded Mayweather Promotions and became a free agent after leaving Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc. Al Haymon became his manager and later his advisor. Mayweather Promotions also promotes sporting events, live musical, theatrical events, and film and television productions.

    A poster of Mayweather Promotions

    A poster of Mayweather Promotions

  • In 2007, he fought with Oscar De La Hoya and generated $136 million in revenue from 2.48 million pay-per-view (PPV) buys.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (right) during the promotion of fight against Oscar De La Hoya (left)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (right) during the promotion of fight against Oscar De La Hoya (left)

  • Mayweather Jr. also took part in fifth season of the dance reality show Dancing with the Stars (aired on ABC), with Karina Smirnoff, the Ukrainian-American professional ballroom dancer. They came 9th after being eliminated on 16 October 2007.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Karina Smirnoff (in pink) during an episode of Dancing with the Stars

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Karina Smirnoff (in pink) during an episode of Dancing with the Stars

  • In 2007, he formed the charity organisation ‘Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation’ which helps underprivileged children by providing them with health, education, and nutrition facilities.

    A photo of a program of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation

    A photo of a program of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation

  • After winning his fight against Ricky Hatton on 8 December 2007, he temporarily retired to focus on Mayweather Promotions.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (right) during the boxing match against Ricky Hatton

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (right) during the boxing match against Ricky Hatton

  • He appeared in WrestleMania XXIV (24) in 2008 and won his match against Big Show by using brass knuckles. He earned $20 million for his World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) appearance. He also recorded a rap song titled ‘Yep’ which was used as his entrance song.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (wearing boxing gloves) during WWE match against Big Show

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (wearing boxing gloves) during WWE match against Big Show

  • He made his comeback on 19 September 2009 and won his fight against Juan Manuel Márquez.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) during the weigh-in of his comeback fight against Juan Manuel Márquez (right)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) during the weigh-in of his comeback fight against Juan Manuel Márquez (right)

  • In 2010, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in talks for a fight with Manny Pacquiao but the fight could not happen as Pacquiao did not agree to Olympic-style drug testing.
  • In 2011, he paid for the funeral of Genaro Hernandez, his opponent in his first title fight. He once donated an undisclosed amount to the Golden Gloves Championship in Michigan and $100 thousand to a cancer foundation.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr (in pink sweater and white pants) during the donation to cancer organisation

    Floyd Mayweather Jr (in the pink sweater and white pants) during the donation to a cancer organisation

  • He moved to light middleweight in 2012. On 5 May 2012, he won the WBA (Super) light middleweight title by defeating Miguel Cotto.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. after winning the WBA (Super) light middleweight title against Miguel Cotto

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. after winning the WBA (Super) light middleweight title against Miguel Cotto

  • On 14 September 2013, he won his fight against Canelo Alvarez which generated $150 million in PPV revenue and $20 million live gate.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during the fight against Canelo Alvarez (left)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during the fight against Canelo Alvarez (left)

  • In 2013, his uncle Roger’s eyesight declined after which his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., became his trainer.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his father (left) in his corner

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his father (left) in his corner

  • On 2 May 2015, he fought with Manny Pacquaio at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and won by unanimous decision with the scores of 118–110, 116–112, and 116–112. After the fight, Pacquaio’s camp said that he injured his right shoulder in a training camp due to which he could not win.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Manny Pacquaio (right) during the promotion of their fight

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Manny Pacquaio (right) during the promotion of their fight

  • Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight generated more than $400 million in revenue with 4.4 million PPV buys and $72 million live gate. Their fight was also called ‘Fight of the Century’ by many boxing fans.

    'Fight of the Century' poster of Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight

    ‘Fight of the Century’ poster of Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight

  • After defeating Andre Berto on 12 September 2015, he again took retirement with an undefeatable record of 49-0.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Berto (right) during their weigh-in

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Andre Berto (right) during their weigh-in

  • He came out of his second retirement to fight against MMA fighter Conor McGregor on 26 August 2017 whom he defeated via a TKO in the 10th round. He earned around $300 million from the fight while McGregor earned $100 million. The fight generated around $370 million in revenue from 4.3 PPV buys.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor (left) during the promotion of their fight

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor (left) during the promotion of their fight

  • When he retired from boxing in 2017, he set a perfect record of 50-0 and bettered the 49-0 record held by Rocky Marciano. He also holds the patent for ‘TMT (The Money Team) 50’ and ‘TBE (The Best Ever) 50.’

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. celebrating after making his professional record 50-0

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. celebrating after making his professional record 50-0

  • Mayweather Jr. started boxing in exhibition fights in 2018. He fought against Logan Paul on 6 June 2021 and John Gotti III on 11 June 2023. The bout against Gotti III was stopped after a fight broke out between the teams of both fighters.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during his exhibition match against John Gotti III (left)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during his exhibition match against John Gotti III (left)

  • His bodyguards are over 7 feet tall and are called ‘The Great Wall.’ They wear T-shirts reading TMT and have nicknames — Big Church, Big A, Big Pat and Jethro.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (in centre) with his bodyguards

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (in centre) with his bodyguards

  • He allows his fans to watch him practice at his gym on the edge of the Chinatown district of Las Vegas.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. working out in his gym while his family and fans watch him

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. working out in his gym while his family and fans watch him

  • His orthodox defensive stance involves the shoulder roll, the left hand is down around the midsection, and the lead shoulder is high on the cheek to cover the chin and block punches. The right hand is used to block punches. He has often used the Southpaw stance to surprise his rivals.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s defensive stance

    Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s defensive stance

  • He is popular for showing off his wealth. It is rumoured that he carries a bag full of cash worth thousands or millions of dollars with him at all times. He is also popular for being the first boxer to earn more than a billion from his fights.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. filling cash in his bag

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. filling cash in his bag

  • He has a 24-hour personal chef named Quiana Jeffries aka Chef Q whom he pays around $1000 for every meal she cooks for him. She revealed in an interview that he prefers candy, particularly Twizzlers, over dessert.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his chef, Quiana Jeffries aka Chef Q (left)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his chef, Quiana Jeffries aka Chef Q (left)

  • He does not wear his underwear more than once and spends around $6500 each year on them.
  • He suffers from Barophobia (fear of gravity) and makes his bodyguards and luggage fly separately on another jet.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. in one of his jets

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. in one of his jets

  • Mayweather Jr. wears his shoes only once and donates them after he has worn them.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s shoe collection

    Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s shoe collection

  • He has a gambling habit and has placed bets worth millions in different sports including baseball and rugby. He also likes to play in casinos.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. playing in a casino

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. playing in a casino

  • He has a full-time barber, Jackie Starr, who travels with him whenever he goes abroad.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his barber, Jackie Starr

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his barber, Jackie Starr

  • He purchased a $200 million yacht in 2023.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (in black hoodie) on his yacht

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. (in black hoodie) on his yacht

  • He has given training to various boxers such as Rolando Florencio Romero III and Curmel Moton.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Rolando Florencio Romero III (left)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Rolando Florencio Romero III (left)

  • Floyd Mayweather Jr. is also popular as one of the best defensive boxers and the most accurate puncher among professional boxers.

    Defensive stance of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

    Defensive stance of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

  • He has customised gold and diamond cases for his phones.

    Gold plated Iphone cover and diamond plater belt buckle of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

    Gold plated Iphone cover and diamond plater belt buckle of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

  • He does not smoke or drink and does not like to party.
  • He has appeared in many video games including ‘Knockout Kings’ in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 and ‘Fight Night Round 2’ in 2005.

    Character of Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Fight Night video game

    The character of Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Fight Night video game

  • He has done cameo roles in several films such as ‘Think Like a Man Too’ in 2014 and as Punch in ‘When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story’ in 2017.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during the premier of Think Like a Man Too

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. during the premiere of Think Like a Man Too

  • He has been featured in various English music videos including ‘Undisputed’ (2008) by Ludacris, ‘Company’ (2016) by Justin Bieber, and ‘Goated’ (2023) by Armani White.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Armani White (left) during a still from the video of 'Goated' song

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Armani White (left) during a still from the video of ‘Goated’ song

  • He said in an interview that he was inspired by Mike Tyson who owned several luxury cars.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Mike Tyson (left)

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. with Mike Tyson (left)

  • Several documentaries have been made on the life of Floyd Mayweather Jr. such as Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather by Adam Whitney in 2020.

    Cover of documentary based on the life of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

    Cover of the documentary based on the life of Floyd Mayweather Jr.

  • He once posted on Instagram that he never got married as he does not trust anyone to become his wife and also due to the high rate of divorces.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Instagram post about marriage

    Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Instagram post about marriage

  • He sells the TMT cap through the website ‘themoneyteam.com.’ [11]The Money Team

    A photo of Floyd Mayweather Jr. on his merchandise website

    A photo of Floyd Mayweather Jr. on his merchandise website

  • He never lost a fight in his professional between 1996 and 2017 but in his overall career, he has lost 8 amateur fights. His last loss came in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.