Getting to Know Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Published: 11th April 2007
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. (born February 24, 1977 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA) is a professional boxer. He is undefeated since making his pro debut with a record of 36-0 (24 KOs). Since July 18, 2005, he has been rated as the number-one pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

To date, Mayweather has won four world boxing championships in four different weight classes.
Mayweather Jr. is a member of the Mayweather boxing family. His father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., is a former welterweight contender and is currently the trainer of Oscar De La Hoya. Mayweather has stated that he and his father are not on speaking terms.
One of his uncles, Jeff Mayweather, is a former IBO super featherweight champion. Another uncle, former two-division world champion Roger Mayweather, is Mayweather Jr.'s current trainor.

With his combination of excellent technique and physical skills, Floyd Mayweather, is regarded by many fans and writers as pound-for-pound the best fighter in the sport today.
From 1998 to 2002, Mayweather was tremendous, and his record included wins over a list of quality opponents. I hope that Mayweather finally gets his act together before his chance at immortality passes him by.


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