Mayweather, Floyd Jr.
b. 1977 · Contribution: 1996
Boxer
Undefeated five-division world champion boxer (50-0), winner of 15 major world titles and widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters in the sport's history
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1977, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Active since
- 1996
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- Undefeated five-division world champion
Impact on the world
Mayweather perfected defensive boxing to an art and mastered the business of the sport, becoming both one of its most skilled technicians and its highest earner.
Sources
- Encyclopædia Britannica
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