Floyd Mayweather
Undefeated professional boxer and promoter, 50–0.
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr., born February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an American professional boxer and promoter who retired with an undefeated record of 50 wins and 0 losses. He won 15 major world championships across five weight classes, from super featherweight to light middleweight, including *The Ring* magazine title in three divisions. As an amateur, he earned a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 Olympics, three U.S. Golden Gloves championships, and a U.S. national featherweight title. After retiring from professional boxing in August 2017, he moved into exhibition bouts.
Regarded as one of the finest defensive boxers in history, Mayweather holds the highest plus-minus ratio in recorded boxing history since CompuBox began tracking punches. He shares a record with Joe Louis for 26 consecutive world title fight wins, and has 24 victories (7 by knockout) against former or current world titlists, plus 8 wins (3 by knockout) against International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees. He was inducted into that Hall of Fame in 2021. As of July 2025, BoxRec ranks him the third greatest pound-for-pound boxer ever. The Boxing Writers Association of America and *The Sporting News* named him "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2010s. He twice won *The Ring*’s Fighter of the Year (1998, 2007), three times won the BWAA Fighter of the Year (2007, 2013, 2015), and earned the Best Fighter ESPY Award six times. In 2016, ESPN ranked him the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of the prior 25 years; in 2024, they called him the best boxer of the 21st century, and in 2025, *The Ring* agreed.
Mayweather is among the most lucrative pay-per-view attractions in sports history. He topped *Forbes* and *Sports Illustrated* lists of the highest-paid athletes in 2012 and 2013, and *Forbes* again in 2014 and 2015. In 2006, he founded Mayweather Promotions after leaving Top Rank. His career generated roughly 24 million PPV buys and $1.67 billion in revenue. In 2018, *Forbes* reported his total earnings at $285 million. In 2021, Sportico ranked him the sixth highest-paid athlete of all time, with inflation-adjusted income of $1.2 billion; by April 2026, that estimate rose to $1.57 billion, placing him tenth.
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- Professional boxing and boxing promotion
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- American
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- Undefeated record of 50–0
Lore & Background
Mayweather fought Conor McGregor in a professional crossover boxing match billed as The Money Fight, Boxing vs. MMA: Champion of Champions and The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History. McGregor was a two-division mixed martial arts world champion and, at the time, UFC World Lightweight Champion and former Undisputed World Featherweight Champion. The fight was scheduled for twelve rounds at the light middleweight limit (154 lbs; 69.9 kg). The event recorded the second highest pay-per-view buy rate in history, behind Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. During the buildup, McGregor called Mayweather a Malteser with eyeballs. A mural was painted in McGregor's Dublin training facility depicting McGregor hitting Mayweather with a left-handed punch. Mayweather agreed to McGregor's request to box in 8-ounce gloves instead of the standard 10-ounce gloves, and both athletes submitted formal requests granted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Reader's Guide
The fight was called by Showtime's lead commentary team of Mauro Ranallo, Al Bernstein, and Paulie Malignaggi, along with ringside reporter Jim Gray. Showtime produced a four-part documentary series, All Access: Mayweather vs. McGregor, focusing on preparations for the fight. The event experienced technical issues with pay-per-view carriage, delaying the main event by an hour. A class-action lawsuit was proposed in Oregon against Showtime Networks over these issues. The World Boxing Council revealed a ceremonial 'Money' status recognition belt for the winner, made from Italian-made alligator leather and encrusted with 3.3 pounds of 24-karat gold, 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, and 300 emeralds. The officials for the fight were referee Robert Byrd and judges Burt Clements, Dave Moretti, and Guido Cavalleri. Experts expected more money would be bet on this fight than any other boxing match in history, with estimates up to $85 million in bets, including six separate $1 million bets on Mayweather in Las Vegas.
Did You Know?
- Mayweather extended his professional boxing undefeated streak to 50–0 by defeating Conor McGregor via TKO in the 10th round, surpassing Rocky Marciano's 49–0 record.
- Mayweather's guaranteed disclosed paycheck for the McGregor fight was $100 million, but he was reportedly earning $280 million from the event.
- The ceremonial WBC 'Money' belt for the fight was made with 3.3 pounds of 24-karat gold, 3,360 diamonds, 600 sapphires, and 300 emeralds.
- Mayweather agreed to box McGregor in 8-ounce gloves instead of the standard 10-ounce gloves, a request granted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
- The event recorded the second highest pay-per-view buy rate in history, behind only Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Floyd Mayweather?
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. is an American professional boxer and promoter born on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is best known for retiring with a flawless 50–0 professional record.
What are Floyd Mayweather's major achievements?
He captured 15 major world titles across five weight classes, ranging from super featherweight up to light middleweight. He also held the Ring magazine world championship in three different divisions and is widely regarded as one of the most skilled defensive boxers in the sport's history.
What did Floyd Mayweather accomplish as an amateur?
Before his pro career, he earned a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1996 Olympic Games. He also collected three U.S. Golden Gloves titles and the national featherweight championship.
Why is Floyd Mayweather considered important in boxing history?
His 50–0 career record represents one of the most dominant streaks ever in the ring, and his plus-minus ratio is the highest on record in professional boxing. Fans and analysts frequently cite his elite defensive technique as the reason he is ranked among the all-time greats.
What did Floyd Mayweather do after retiring from pro boxing?
He officially stepped away from professional competition in August 2017 and has since pivoted toward exhibition bouts and working as a boxing promoter.
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