Floyd mayweather father biography

Floyd Mayweather, Sr.

(born 1952) is a former professional boxer from the United States. He later became a successful trainer. Mayweather, who is the father of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., was renowned for his strong defense.

He was also noted for his encyclopedic knowledge of the strategy of boxing, something he passed on to his five-time world champion son.

Floyd mayweather father biography

As a trainer, he has sometimes riled his fighter”s opponents with his outspoken remarks, his flamboyant manner of dress, and even poetry recitals.

Early Life and Career

Mayweather was born in the small Mississippi city of Amory on October 19, 1952.

The eldest child of his household, he came from a family steeped in the traditions of the boxing ring. Roger, his younger brother, held the WBC belts for both the super lightweight and the super featherweight divisions.

Another brother, Jeff, was the super featherweight cham