Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/02/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Floyd Mayweather
21/10/2026
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia posted that he and Mayweather had agreed to a professional bout at 147 pounds with the WBC welterweight title at stake. As of the reports, Mayweather had not publicly confirmed the agreement and no date, venue or broadcaster had been announced.
16/06/2026
Mayweather was reported to face two felony charges in Nevada alleging theft and intent to defraud after allegedly passing a bad check for a $200,000 watch in Las Vegas. Clark County prosecutors filed the criminal complaint in late April 2026, and he was represented by counsel at a court hearing rather than attending in person.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name at Birth | Floyd Joy Sinclair |
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| Summary | Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an American former professional boxer known for speed, defence and technical skill. He turned professional in 1996 and held world titles in five weight classes. He retired with an undefeated professional record of 50 wins and no losses, with 27 knockouts. |
| Professional Debut | 11/10/1996 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Reach | 183 cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Weight Division | Welterweight |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Dropped out of Ottawa Hills High School to focus on boxing |
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Family
| Father | Floyd Mayweather Sr., former welterweight boxer and Floyd Jr.'s first trainer |
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Career
| Amateur Highlights | Won national Golden Gloves titles in 1993, 1994 and 1996; U.S. national champion in 1995 |
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| Olympics | Bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics |
| Professional Record | 50 wins, 0 losses, 27 knockouts |
| Professional Years | 1996 to 2008, with a return in 2009 and final fight in 2017 |
| World Titles | Champion in five weight divisions |
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| Exhibition Bouts | Mike Tyson exhibition announced for 2026 but later postponed; Mike Zambidis exhibition scheduled for 27 June 2026 per press reports |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Defensive, speed-based and technically precise boxer |
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| Recognition | Widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born Floyd Joy Sinclair and took the Mayweather surname shortly after birth | |
| 2. Began boxing at about the age of seven | |
| 3. Earned the Ring magazine top pound-for-pound ranking in 2005 | |
| 4. Was nicknamed Pretty Boy for his ability to leave fights without facial damage |
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