Floyd Mayweather Sr Boxing

Best known for his esoteric defensive tactics mayweather sr.

Floyd mayweather sr boxing. The mayweathers are famous for their contributions in boxing. Was a boxing welterweight contender who began his career in the 1970s. Sugar ray leonard won by tko in rd 10. Recently revealed why he put his legendary son in boxing instead of other sports.

Floyd mayweather jr has won all 47 of his fights 26 by knockout. Floyd mayweather sr explains how he used his baby son as a human shield when threatened at gun point. The five division world boxing champion floyd mayweather jr. This is a gambler s.

Floyd joy mayweather jr. His father floyd mayweather sr was a former welterweight contender who fought hall of famer sugar ray leonard his uncles jeff and roger mayweather were professional boxers with the latter floyd s former trainer winning two world championships as well as. Was known for his defensive abilities and overall knowledge of boxing strategy. Floyd mayweather born october 19 1952 is an american boxing trainer and former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1990.

Fighting at welterweight during the 1970s and 1980s mayweather sr. Floyd mayweather s biological father floyd sr. Sugar ray leonard vs floyd mayweather sr was fight held at civic center providence rhode island on september 9 1978. From the section boxing.

His first victory came on a cold michigan night on november 21 1974 in four rounds against ron pettigrew. He is the father and former trainer of undefeated five division boxing champion floyd mayweather jr. As one of the best of his era floyd sr was a pound for pound great. Reveled in much success during his active years as a prizefighter.

Was born floyd joy sinclair on february 24 1977 in grand rapids michigan into a family of boxers. The unbeaten american s fight with pacquiao is the fifth of a six fight contract with broadcaster showtime.