Floyd Mayweather, born as Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr., is widely regarded as the greatest defensive boxer of all time and the highest-earning athlete in boxing history. He was born on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. On July 18, 2005, he was named the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer by Ring Magazine. Boxing runs deep in his family: his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., was a former welterweight boxer; his uncle Jeff Mayweather was a former IBF Super Featherweight Champion; and his longtime trainer and uncle Roger Mayweather was a two-division world champion.

Floyd Mayweather owes his legendary defensive mastery to the techniques taught by his father and uncles. His style is built on constant movement, sharp reflexes, shoulder rolls, and agile footwork—often described as “dancing on his knees” inside the ring. This defensive brilliance allowed him to remain undefeated throughout his professional career.

Undefeated as a professional, Floyd Mayweather became a six-time world champion, winning ten world titles across four different weight classes. He held championship belts in the WBA (Welterweight and Super Welterweight), WBC (Welterweight and Super Welterweight), and WBO (Welterweight).

Mayweather was named Ring Magazine’s “Fighter of the Year” twice, in 1998 and 2007. He also won the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Fighter of the Year award in 2007. Additionally, he claimed the ESPY Award for Best Fighter in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Floyd Mayweather made his professional debut on October 11, 1996, in the super featherweight division against Roberto Apodaca, winning by technical knockout in the second round. His first world title fight came against Genaro Hernandez for the WBC Super Featherweight Championship, a title he successfully defended eight times. He later moved up to the lightweight division, where he faced Jose Luis Castillo.

Before their bout, Arturo Gatti dismissed Mayweather as a “C-level boxer.” Gatti paid the price in the ring, suffering a knockout defeat. Shortly after this fight, Mayweather faced legal troubles involving a former girlfriend, which initially carried the risk of a prison sentence. However, following a police investigation, he was found not guilty and fully acquitted.

Known for his extreme discipline and lavish lifestyle, Floyd Mayweather routinely began training at 3 a.m. His passion for luxury cars resulted in a collection of 88 high-end vehicles spread between his homes in Miami and Las Vegas. He famously wore shoes only once and reportedly spent $6,500 per month on underwear alone.

On May 2, 2015, Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao in what was billed as “the fight of the century.” With this victory, he simultaneously captured the WBC, WBO, and WBA titles, earning an estimated $180 million in a single night. This win pushed his career earnings close to $1 billion, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world at the age of 38. At that point, his record stood at 49 wins from 49 fights.

Floyd Mayweather fought the 49th bout of his career on September 13, 2015, against former world champion Andre Berto. He earned $32 million from that fight, having previously made approximately $250 million from his bout with Manny Pacquiao. Following this victory, Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing.

In December 2015, Mayweather visited Istanbul as a guest of an event organization. On December 11, 2015, he appeared as a guest on the Turkish television show “İşte Benim Stilim,” where he participated in a lighthearted boxing segment with Ivana Sert.

Having retired undefeated, Floyd Mayweather offered $15 million in January 2017 to MMA superstar Conor McGregor to step into the boxing ring. Their historic crossover fight took place on August 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. Mayweather defeated McGregor by tenth-round technical knockout and announced that it would be the final fight of his legendary career.

By retiring with a perfect professional record of 50 wins and 0 losses, Floyd Mayweather cemented his status as an undefeated champion and record-breaker in boxing history. On September 15, 2018, he announced plans for a future bout with Manny Pacquiao later that year, further fueling global interest in his enduring legacy.

Personal Life
Floyd Mayweather has four children: Koraun Mayweather, Iyanna Mayweather, Zion Shamaree Mayweather, and Jirah Mayweather.

Source: Biyografiler.com