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Floyd Joy Mayweather Sr. (born March 15, 1952) is an American boxing trainer and former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1990. Fighting at welterweight during the 1970s and 1980s, Mayweather Sr. was known for his defensive abilities and overall knowledge of boxing strategy.
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Apr 2, 2014 · 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...
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May 21, 2015 · Kelefa Sanneh writes about the role of Floyd Mayweather, Sr., following his son's defeat of Manny Pacquiao during their May 2nd boxing match.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. is an American retired professional boxer and an outstanding trainer. As a boxer, he competed from 1974 to 1990, and after retirement, he worked as a boxing trainer. Fighting at welterweight, he was acclaimed for his defensive strategies and his in-depth knowledge of boxing tactics.
However, few can match the legacy of Floyd Mayweather Sr., who had an impressive professional boxing career that spanned more than 15 years, from 1974 to 1990. Throughout his career, he fought a total of 35 fights, with 28 wins, six losses, one draw, and no-no contests.
Mayweather Sr. was a boxing welterweight contender who began his career in the 1970s. Best known for his esoteric defensive tactics, Mayweather Sr. reveled in much success during his active years as a prizefighter. His first victory came on a cold Michigan night on November 21, 1974 in four rounds against Ron Pettigrew.
