Biography of floyd mayweather

(1977-)

Who Is Floyd Mayweather?

American boxer Floyd Mayweather was born on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He won three national Golden Gloves and an Olympic bronze medal before turning professional in 1996.

Biography of floyd mayweather

Mayweather claimed his first championship as a super featherweight in 1998, later accumulating titles in four other weight classes while retaining an undefeated record.

Early Years

Widely considered the greatest boxer of his era, Floyd Mayweather Jr.

was born Floyd Joy Sinclair on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Boxing is in his blood: His father, Floyd Sr., was a welterweight contender, and his uncle Jeff Mayweather is a former IBO super featherweight champion.

Another uncle, Roger Mayweather, is a former WBA super featherweight and WBC super lightweight champion.

Floyd Sr. introduced Mayweather to the gym not long after he started walking, holding his young boy in front of speed bags whenever they visited.

Soon, Mayweath