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Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Winning world boxing titles across five weight divisions.
First world title · Pacquiao fight
- Born
- 24 February 1977
- Birthplace
- Grand Rapids, United States
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Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an American boxer known for defensive precision, adaptability and commercial success.
Early life
Boxing family
Grew up with his father and uncles involved in the sport.
Amateur career
Won national titles before the Olympics.
Career
- 1996
Professional debut
Turned professional after Olympic bronze.
- 1998 onward
World titles
Moved through several championship divisions.
- Later career
Major events
Combined elite contests with promotion and exhibitions.
Achievements
First world title
Won at super featherweight.
Pacquiao fight
Won the long-awaited contest.
Fiftieth win
Finished the McGregor bout with a 50–0 professional record.
Beyond boxing
Promotion
Established his own promotional company.
Legal record
Served a jail sentence after a domestic-battery conviction.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: DEWALT POWER TOOLS FIGHT NIGHT CLUB 2010. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
